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Asian Chicken Salad
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter or tahini (ground sesame paste)
1 teaspoon roasted sesame oil
1 small garlic clove, peeled
A few drops of hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon rice or other mild vinegar
1 cucumber
1/2 cup minced cilantro leaves
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Asian Beef Salad
Ingredients:
2 boneless beef top loin steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1/2 medium red onion, cut into thin wedges
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 cups torn salad greens or sliced Napa cabbage
2 tablespoons chopped peanuts (optional)
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Cheese Salad (Insalata di Formaggio)
Ingredients:
1/2 pound Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, cut into slivers
1 roasted red or green bell pepper, cut lengthwise into strips
2 ounces chopped green olives
1 cup diced celery hearts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon aceto balsamico (Balsamic vinegar)
Salt
Pepper
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Caprese Salad (Insalata Caprese)
Ingredients:
1 Mozzarella di Bufala Campana
1 large beef tomato or 4 plum tomatoes
2 stems of fresh basil
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
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Black Bean Salad
Ingredients:
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
2 (15.25-ounce) cans yellow corn, drained
8 green onions, chopped
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded, diced (use rubber gloves)
1 green bell pepper, seeded, chopped
1 avocado, peeled and chopped
1 (4-ounce) jar chopped pimentos, drained
3 to 4 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Juice of one lime
2/3 cup Italian dressing
Garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste
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Bean and Vegetable Salad with Rice
Ingredients:
Salad:
2 (15-ounce) can Dark Red Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup long-grain rice, white or brown, uncooked
1 cup fresh broccoli, florets cut, stems sliced, and steamed for 5 minutes
1/2 pound snow peas
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced thin (about 2 1/2 cups)
4 to 6 scallions, sliced
Dressing:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon tarragon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
Greens for serving
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
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Avocado Coleslaw
Ingredients:
4 small avocados, peeled and seeded
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 (8-ounce) container light sour cream
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 1/2 (16-ounce) packages coleslaw mix (8 cups)
1 small sweet onion, chopped
1 small red or green bell pepper, chopped
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Blue Cheese Cabbage Salad
Ingredients:
6 cups shredded red cabbage
1 cup snipped parsley
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
3/4 cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons coarse-grain mustard
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Black Bean and Corn Salad
Ingredients:
1 (16-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8-ounce) can sweet kernel corn, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, mashed with 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Juice of 1/2 lime
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large basil leaf, sliced thinly
Salt and pepper to taste
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Asian-Style Potato Salad
Ingredients:
2 pounds boiling potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch dice
1 fresh jalapeño pepper, minced (wear rubber gloves)
2 small garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon fish sauce*
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped fine
1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves, chopped fine
2 celery ribs, sliced thin
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Asian Cucumber Salad
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cucumbers, peeled, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 jalapeño chili, seeded, minced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
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Arugula Bread Salad
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1 medium red onion, peeled, sliced into 1/2 moons
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, fresh minced
4 slices rustic bread
4 cups arugula, washed and dried
1 fennel bulb, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup roasted red bell pepper, 1/4 inch thick strips
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 1/2 cups California green or red seedless grapes, picked from stem and rinsed
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated
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Lamb & Potato Salad
Ingredients:
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp sugar
1 lb well-trimmed boneless loin of lamb
1 large green bell pepper, diced
6 cups (loosely packed) torn kale (about 6 oz)
1/3 cup (not oil-packed) sun-dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped
3/4 lb all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" chunks
1/2 cup carrot juice
2 TB Whole Foods Organic Red Wine Vinegar
1 TB no-salt-added tomato paste
1 TB plus 1 tsp Whole Foods Organic Dijon Mustard
1 TB Whole Foods Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Ingredients:
4 cans chunk light tuna (6 oz each), drained well
1 can (14 oz) quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1/2 cup chopped red or Piquillo peppers
3/4 cup sliced Greek olives
1/2 small red onion, minced
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, minced
1/4 cup fresh basil, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced (1 tsp)
1 tsp dried oregano, or 1 TB fresh
1 cup mayonnaise
3 TB lemon juice
freshly ground pepper, to taste
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Harvest Vegetable Salad
Ingredients:
1 lb bunch of mizuna, stemmed, washed
1 cup cilantro leaves, washed
1 cup parsnips, peeled, 3/8" dice
1 cup carrots, peeled, 3/8" dice
1 cup turnips, peeled, 3/8" dice
1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted
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Country Feta and Tomato Salad
Ingredients:
2 firm cucumbers
3–4 ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into bite-sized slices
1 large green pepper, seeded and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
4–6 oz Feta cheese, cut into cubes
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
1 TB chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
sea salt, to taste
ground pepper, to taste
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Chicken Tabboulah
Ingredients:
1 cup medium-coarse bulgur
2 cups boiling water
3/4 cup diced dried apricots
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup chicken broth, canned or homemade
1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1/4" dice
2 cups shredded carrots
11/2 cups chopped parsley, preferably flat-leaf
1/4 cup finely sliced scallions
3 TB fresh lemon juice
1 TB plus 1 tsp Whole Foods Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
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Bruschetta Salad
Ingredients:
Serves 4
11/2 pounds large tomatoes (about 3), cut into thin wedges
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 TB organic extra virgin olive oil
1 TB fresh lemon juice
2 tsp organic balsamic vinegar
3 ounces crusty Italian or French bread, preferably whole wheat, cut into 12 slices
1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
3 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, cubed
1/2 cup thinly sliced basil leaves
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Chicken Salad with Feta Cheese
Ingredients:
Serves 4
1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp grated lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 tsp Whole Foods Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and thickly sliced
3 plum tomatoes cut into 1/2" chunks
1 stalk celery, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
2 oz feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup Whole foods organic Kalamata Olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
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Cabbage & Carrot Slaw
Ingredients:
Serves about 4
2 cups finely shredded cabbage (mix up the red and green for a bit of lively color)
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup sliced scallion
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
3 TB sugar (or not, it's up to you)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 tsp each ground cumin, oregano, and dry mustard
Sea salt, to taste
Ground pepper, to taste
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Sweet Potatoes with Curry Salad
Instead of potatoes and mayonnaise, this salad consists of sweet potatoes, pecans, and a spicy-sweet curried dressing.
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Bean Salad with Mustard Marinade
Ingredients:
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Asian Broccoli, Corn & Mushroom Salad
Ingredients:
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Apricot Feta Green Salad
Enjoy creamy feta cheese and lightly-sweet apricots balanced by tender spring mix, crunchy romaine and toasted walnuts.
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Grilled Chicken Salad with Seasonal Fruit
Both beautiful in presentation and taste, this salad uses fresh berries in summer and orange slices in winter. Anytime of year this composed salad will bring rave reviews.
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