Ingredients: 7 c. spinach (fresh, chopped) 1 1/2 c. corn (frozen, thawed) 1 red or orange bell pepper (seeded, finely chopped) Dressing: 2 T. olive oil (extra virgin) 2 t. lemon juice (freshly squeezed) 1/2 t. vegetable seasoning Directions: Mix spinach, corn, and pepper together in large bowl. Blend dressing with wire whip or shaker. […]
Category: Salads
Citrus and Green Salad
Ingredients: 6 ripe but firm Roma plum tomatoes, chopped 1/2 medium red onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped juice of 1 lime 3 tomatillos (Mexican green tomatoes), peeled and chopped 1/4 c. fresh cilantro, minced 1 jalapeño chile (roasted, peeled, seeded, and chopped) or 1 T. canned jalapeño chilies, chopped Directions: Place all ingredients in […]
Tropical Apricot Salad
Ingredients: 2 c. fresh apricots, pitted and sliced 2 c. fresh strawberries, halved 1 c. kiwi fruit, pared and sliced 2 T. apricot nectar 2 T. lemon juice 1/4 c. unsweetened coconut flakes, lightly toasted 1 T. fresh mint Directions: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; toss. Serve chilled. Serves: 5. Nutritional Information: Per […]
Hearty Salad
Ingredients: 1 c. dried bulgur wheat 1 c. dried lentils, rinsed and drained 1/4 t. salt 1/4 c. lemon juice 1/4 c. olive oil 1/2 t. dried mint leaves 1/2 t. dried oregano 4 green onions (white and green parts), sliced 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and chopped 1/2 each red and yellow bell peppers, minced […]
Cauliflower and Cherry Tomato Salad
Ingredients: 1/4 c. water 2 c. cauliflower separated into tiny flowerets and boiled 1 T. olive oil 2 T. lemon juice 1 t. soy sauce 1 medium cucumber, diced 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved 2 T. chopped parsley Directions: In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil; add cauliflower […]
Waldorf Coleslaw
Ingredients: 1 c. cabbage (shredded) 1/2 c. carrot (shredded) 1/2 c. walnuts (chopped) 1/2 c. apple (diced) 1/2 c. celery (chopped) 2 T. Vegenaise (grapeseed oil variety) 1 T. honey 1/2 t. poppy seeds 1/2 t. soy milk Directions: Combine cabbage, carrot, walnuts, apple, and celery in medium mixing bowl; set aside. In small mixing […]
Lima Bean Salad
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. dry lima beans 1/4 bunch parsley, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 bunch green onions, sliced 2 large carrots, sliced 2 T. olive oil 1 lemon, juiced 1/8 t. salt Directions: Soak lima beans overnight. Drain and place in a medium-sized bowl; add vegetables, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. […]
Grapefruit and Avocado Salad
Ingredients: 1 grapefruit, peeled ½ white onion, halved and thinly sliced 2 ripe avocados, halved, peeled, and cut into thin slices 1 bag (7 ounces) Riviera® salad blend (or a butter or baby lettuce blend of greens) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt, to taste Directions: Over a large salad bowl, separate the grapefruit […]
Tropical Fruit Salad With Passion Fruit Vinaigrette
Ingredients: Salad 1 package (5 ounces) Baby Arugula salad blend 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves 1 mango (peeled, pitted, and cut lengthwise into slices) 1 small papaya (cut in half lengthwise, seeds and peel removed, and cut lengthwise into slices) 8 pineapple slices (fresh or canned), cut in half Passion Fruit Dressing 6 […]
Four-Bean Soy Salad
Ingredients: 1 c. cooked soybeans 1 c. cooked black beans 1 c. cooked pinto beans 1 c. cooked green beans 1 c. celery, chopped 1/2 c. onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 T. lemon juice 2 T. olive oil 1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped 1/4 t. oregano 1/2 t. salt Directions: Combine all ingredients. […]