Spinach Salad with Blueberries, Almonds and Oranges Serves 6 What you’ll need: For the salad: 12 oz. organic baby spinach leaves, washed thoroughly You can use baby kale or mix kale and spinach together, if preferred 8 oz. fresh blueberries 2 Persian cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick, […]
Salads & Dressings
Panzanella
Panzanella is a surprisingly simple salad made from cubed bread, which can be fried, baked or simply torn up and mixed with tomatoes and basil, dressed with a red wine vinaigrette and served. You can add whatever you like to your salad, including red onion, cucumbers, capers, olives (as I […]
Dee’s Seafood Louis
This is my take on a very old favorite. Louis was once the ultimate in fine cuisine. I decided to add my own twist to this ageless classic. Dee’s Seafood Louis Serves 4 What you’ll need: For the dressing: 1/3 cup Best Foods or homemade mayonnaise 2/3 cup low […]
Dee’s Classic Cesar Salad
Dee’s Classic Cesar Salad Serves 4 as a main course What you’ll need: For the salad: 2 medium heads hearts of Romaine lettuce, leaves crisped 2 to 3 spring onions (not classic, but I like them) NOTE: Try to use organic ingredients whenever you can! For the dressing: 1/4 to […]
South of the Border Chopped Salad with Mango
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 […]
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 […]
