South of the Border Chopped Salad with Mango & Spicy Lime Cilantro and Honey Dressing This delightful Mexican-influenced salad can be made any time of the year. You can add or delete whatever you […]
Salads & Dressings
Shaved Zucchini and Herb Salad with Parmesan
Serves 4 For those who grow their own zucchini, here is something try for a refreshing change! A mandolin works well for this, but if you don’t have one, just use potato peeler and slice the zucchini in very thin ribbons from top to bottom. What you’ll need 2 […]
Southeast Asian Noodle Salad
Southeast Asian Noodle Salad Serves 4 What you’ll need: Dressing: 2 teaspoons Tamari or Soy sauce 1 teaspoon good quality fish sauce (such as Red Boat) or to taste 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 1 Tablespoon Chili Garlic Sauce or to taste 3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice or to taste […]
Roasted Cabbage Salad with Pears & Pecans and Pear Brandy Dressing
Try this sweet, earthy salad as a side or main dish. A simple yet elegant salad! Roasted Cabbage Salad with Pears and Pecans and Pear Brandy Dressing Serves 4 What you’ll need 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for baking sheet 1 pound red or green cabbage, trimmed […]
Apple & Fennel Salad with Shaved Aged Gouda
Apple and Fennel Salad with Shaved Aged Gouda Serves 6 This humble, lightly sweet vegetable has been used for centuries in Mediterranean and Chinese cuisine as well as for medicinal purposes! Apple Fennel Salad captures the delicate slightly licorice essence of fennel, the sweet-tartness of the apple, and is mellowed by […]
Grilled Nopales (Cactus) Salad with Smoky Orange Vinaigrette
Nopales are from the paddle of the prickly pear cactus and are available either in the whole cactus paddle or pre-cut and packaged in most Mexican or ethnic specialty stores. Studies show that Nopales can actually lower the blood sugar and have been used in the Mexican diet for many […]
Little Gem Salad with Lemon Cream Dressing
Little Gem Salad with Lemon Cream Dressing What you’ll need: For the dressing: (makes about 1 ½ cups) 2 to 3 anchovy fillets, rinsed Handful chopped chives Handful chopped parsley Juice of 1 fresh lemon 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 1/2 cup regular or olive oil mayonnaise 3/4 cup […]
Baby Greens with Herb Crusted Cheese Rounds and Orange Vinaigrette
Mixed Baby Greens with Herb Crusted Chevre’ and Orange Vinaigrette What you’ll need: For the dressing: 1 ½ cups fresh orange juice 1 shallot, finely minced 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 2 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar ½ cup red wine vinegar 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup […]
Okinawan Sweet Potato Salad w/ Creamy Coconut Dressing
Okinawan sweet potatoes have buff skin and a deep purple flesh. They are earthy, delicately sweet and can be prepared in a variety of ways. Okinawa Sweet Potato Salad With Creamy Coconut Dressing Serves 6 This dish can be made Vegan by substituting the yogurt with Veganaise. Truly […]
