salads
CHOP SALAD
MAKES 8 SERVINGS Dressing ¼ cup olive oil¼ cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon onion, minced 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon coarse salt Few grinds black pepper Salad 2 avocados1 cup turkey or chicken, cooked and cubed 1 cup salami, …
winter panzanella
MAKES 6 to 8 SIDE-DISH SERVINGS 1 cup orange juice1 lemon, zest and juice Salt and pepper 3/4 cup olive oil 1/2 pound stale sourdough, crust removed, cut into 1-inch dice and allowed to dry out slightly 1/2 bunch parsley, chopped fine1 bunch kale (about 1 …
APPLE-BROCCOLI SALAD
MAKES 6 SERVINGS 4 cups broccoli flowerets½ cup raisins ½ cup chopped pecans, toasted 6 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled 2 red delicious apples, cored and diced 1 red onion, chopped 1 cup mayonnaise ½ cup sugar 2 tablespoons cider vinegar …
RECIPE: Spicy Melon Salad with Peanuts and Mint
You can’t mess up a beautifully ripe, sweet melon. But you can liven it up with piquant Southeast Asian flavors and the pleasant crunch of salty peanuts. MAKES 4 SERVINGS 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)1 large fresh red Thai chile, with …
WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH GRILLED ONIONS, WALNUTS, AVOCADO AND APPLE
MAKES 4 SERVINGS 1 medium tart apple3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided 1 small avocado, perfectly ripe ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 cups sliced red onion (¼-inch-thick) ½ teaspoon whole cumin seeds or more, to taste 1 cup lightly toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped …
RECIPE: Bacon and Pesto Pasta Salad
MAKES 6 SERVINGS 1 pound rotini8 bacon slices, cooked until crispy, crumbled 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish 1 cup (two 4-ounce jars) roasted red pepper strips ½ cup thinly sliced red onion ½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 1 cup packed basil …
RECIPE: Powerhouse Salad
MAKES 6 SERVINGS 2 1/2 cups water1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed HEMP/FLAX HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING (MAKES ABOUT 1/2 CUP) 1/4 cup hemp oil (see Note)2 tablespoons flax oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons stone ground mustard 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon sea saltSALAD …
RECIPE: Smoked Salmon Salad with Green Apple and Celery Root Remoulade
MAKES 4 SERVINGS 4 ounces ( 1/2 cup) fat-free plain Greek-style yogurt2 teaspoons tahini 1 1/2 tablespoons pickled ginger, roughly chopped, plus 1 tablespoon of its liquid Salt 2 Granny Smith apples, grated on a box grater 1 medium celery root, peeled and grated on a …
Sunset Salad
MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS 4 medium golden beets 4 plums 1 cup yellow pear or cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives 1 teaspoon thyme leaves 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard ½ teaspoon salt ¼ …
