Beside a power punch of feel-good fuel, this belly filling side or main course has a number of other benefits. Most similar salads call for black beans. The smaller size of the lentils blends nicely into a pilaf. All ingredients are readily available and cheap in the summer, and it can be served warm or…
Category: Salads
Roasted pepper and radicchio salad
Sweet, spicy, sour, and bitter, try this roasted pepper and radicchio salad when you are looking for a creative side dish. Can also be made with kale, red preferred, tossed with some olive oil and roasted until just crispy. 1 red bell pepper 1 Anaheim pepper 1 yellow or orange bell pepper 1T olive oil…
Napa cabbage slaw
A fresh and crisp napa cabbage slaw can help brighten up everything from heavy barbecue dishes to light fish preparations. You can also crumble in some ramen noodles to make a meal out of it. 2T red wine vinegar ½ C each mayo and sour cream 3T pineapple juice 3 carrots, shredded 2 shallots, sliced…
Roasted Green Bean Salad
Looking for a hearty green bean salad that stands up to bold flavors yet has a refreshing crunch to cut through rich dishes? Look no further. Pair with some simply prepared salmon or steak for a satisfying meal. 1lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 inch lengths Olive oil, salt & pepper 2 anchovies…
Easy Cabbage Salad
This easy cabbage salad changes delightfully as it ages. Eat freshly made and you have a refreshing, crunchy snack. Let sit a few hours and you have a tangy slaw side dish to accompany rich barbecue dishes. Let sit a few days and it takes on the fermented flavors of sauerkraut. ½ a cabbage –…
Brunch special: smoked fish frittata, zucchini pancakes, salad
A three part brunch special, each item matches wonderfully with each other, but each component can be matched with other sides if you wish. Pancakes 1 zucchini, shredded 2 scallions, sliced 1T dill, minced 1t sesame seeds 3T honey 1C ricotta or cottage cheese 1 egg 1C flour Butter for frying Mix all ingredients, season,…
Ratatouille pasta salad
The pasta serves as another ingredient in this salad, not the predominant one. The vegetables can be grilled or roasted over high heat. ¼ c olive oil 1 red onion 2 red peppers 1 zucchini, halved 1 eggplant, sliced into half-inch rounds ½ a basket (4oz) heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved 1 medium sized beefsteak or…
Ranch salad
This crowd pleasing salad can satisfy as a meal by adding shredded chicken. All veggies are sliced: 3 small red potatoes 6 eggs 3 carrots, sliced ½ inch on a bias 1T white wine vinegar ¼ c buttermilk 2T Greek yogurt 2T mayo 1T cider vinegar 3 scallions 3T parsley 1 grated garlic clove 1t…
Thai inspired chicken noodle salad
This salad can be made with or without the chicken and can be served hot, at room temperature, or cold. Note that the consistency differs as the noodles absorb the liquid the longer it sits to cool. 2 ¼ inch slices of galingale A handful of lime leaves 2 stalks of lemongrass, chopped into 2…
Mediterranean dinner salad
So you have a big appetite and want to chow down. Have you considered a salad? Salads can fill that craving to stuff your gullet without packing on the extra padding. Go big, toss something family size and settle in for seconds. You won’t hate yourself in the morning if you follow these guidelines: Don’t…