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Legumes Mixed Tomatoes Vegetable Salads

Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad

1/4 cup EVOO 3 TBS red wine vinegar 3/4 tsp coarse salt 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp coarse pepper 3/4 cup finely sliced red onion 3 pints cherry tomatoes, halved 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup parsley, chopped 1/2 cup shaved parmesan

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Casseroles Hot Soups Legumes Pasta Salads

Creamy White Beans with Herb Oil

For the Herb Oil 1/2 cup chives 1/2 cup cilantro 1/2 cup basil 1/2 cup EVOO Squeeze of lemon Salt TT For the Beans 2 cans cannellini 1/2 cup stock or water

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Casseroles Grains Mixed Orzo Pasta Salads

Farro with Blistered Tomatoes, Pesto, and Spinach

1 cup farro 2 pints cherry tomatoes 1 small red onion, cut in wedges 2 TBS EVOO pinch red pepper flakes Salt & pepper TT 1/4 cup pesto 1 lemon, zested and juiced 2 cups baby spinach 4 oz fresh mozzarella, torn into chunks (optional) 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees […]

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Green Salads Relishes

Mary’s Coleslaw

1 head Savoy or Napa cabbage 4 scallions 1/2 bunch cilantro, torn 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 TBS soy sauce 1 jalapeno chili, finely diced 1 TBS sugar 2 limes zested and juiced Kosher salt and ground pepper Thinly shave cabbage, thinly slice scallions, combine with cilantro Mix remaining ingredients Toss cabbage […]

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Condiments Melange Vegetable Salads

Roasted Peppers with Anchovy, Olives, and Capers

4 large sweet peppers, roasted and large chop TT salt, pepper, red pepper flakes EVOO 12 anchovy filets, rinsed and blotted 12 black olives 1 tsp capers Basil leaves, for garnish Combine peppers, salt, pepper, flakes, EVOO and marinate a while Arrange peppers on platter, lay on anchovies Top pepper combo with olives, capers, basil

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Legumes Vegetable Salads

White Bean and Avocado Salad with Garlic Oil

1/4 cup oil 3 garlic cloves, thin sliced 2 avocados, in small chunks 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 3 TBS cilantro, chopped 1 lemon zested and juiced Salt & pepper, coarse TT Pinch smoked paprika Heat oil, sautee garlic lightly, transfer to paper towel, save oil Toss oil, avocados, beans, cilantro, lemon juice, […]

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Casseroles Legumes Mixed Vegetable Salads

Lemony White Beans with Anchovy and Parmesan

¼ cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, sliced thin 4 anchovy fillets 1 TBS capers 1 tsp red pepper flakes 2 cans white beans (with liquid) coarse salt tt 1 head escarole, trimmed and torn into pieces ½ cup parsley leaves ½ cup basil leaves parmesan, shaved lemon, halved Sautee garlic in olive oil until […]

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Meat Salads Tuna

Seared Tuna, White Bean, and Fennel Salad

tuna fillets salt, pepper fennel seeds, toasted & coarsely ground EVOO cannellini beans, cooked and drained lemon juice crushed red pepper flakes fennel bulb, finely sliced crosswise parsley, chopped fennel fronds, chopped

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Sauces and Rubs Shrimp Vegetable Salads

Black Pepper Shrimp with Cucumber-Tomato Salad

For Salad 2 cups cucumber, thinly sliced 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved ½ cup sweet onion, sliced ½ cup mint leaves, torn ½ lime juice 2 TSP olive oil sugar to taste salt to taste For Shrimp 24 shrimp, extra large 2 TBS black peppercorns 2 TBS coriander seeds 3 TBS olive oil ½ cup […]

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Green Salads

Avocado Salad with Herbs and Capers

cilantro parsley 2 scallions finely chopped 1 jalapeno seeded and chopped ½ tsp salt 2 TBS vinegar ½ cup EVO 4 avocados sliced 4 tsp capers tt flaky sea salt, pepper combine whole cilantro leaves and whole parsley leaves, 1 cup each chop remainder of cilantro parsley, mix with scallions, jalapeno, salt, vinegar, oil use […]

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Fruit Fruit Salads Relishes

Green Peach Salad with Simple Lime Dressing

½ cup vegetable oil ¼ cup lime juice ½ tsp coarse salt 2 cups thinly sliced unripe peach 2 finely chopped Serrano chiles Whisk oil, lime juice, and salt until emulsified Toss peach slices and chiles with dressing Cover and chill Serve with soft cheese

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Green Salads Vegetable Salads

Radicchio, Blood Orange, and Goat Cheese Salad

2 TBS balsamic vinegar 6 TBS olive oil 1/2 lemon (juiced) pinch salt 2 blood oranges (peeled and segmented) 1/4 cup mint leaves 3/4 cup walnut halves (toasted) 1 avocado (cubed) 1 head radicchio (leaves torn) 8 oz soft goat cheese   Smear goat cheese on serving platter or plates. Lightly salt and drizzled with […]

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Vegetable Salads

Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad

The salad can be made up to 8 hours ahead, though you may wan to mix th basil in at the last minute so it doesn’t wilt or discolor. INGREDIENTS 5 cups sweet white corn kernels 2 TBS lemojuice 1-1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 TBS olive oil 10 oz cherry or […]

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Vegetable Salads

White Bean and Asparagus Salad with Tarragon-Lemon Dressing

TIME: 20 MINUTES, PLUS SOAKING AND COOKING TIME IF USING DRIED BEANS YIELD: 4 TO 6 SERVINGS8 ounces dried white beans or 2 (15- ounce) cans Great Northern or cannellini beans Salt 2 bay leaves, if using dried beans 1 pound asparagus 1/2 cup tarragon leaves 1 teaspoon packed finely grated lemon zest 2 garlic […]

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Vegetable Salads

Green Lentil, Sun Dried Tomato, and Feta Salad

INGREDIENTS: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled 1/4 cup drained, finely chopped sun dried t0matoes packed in oil Salt and pepper 1 cup French green lentils, picked over and rinsed 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2 ounces) INSTRUCTIONS: In a large bowl, whisk together […]

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Vegetable Salads

Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Salad

INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds plum tomatoes, cored, peeled, sliced 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1 large sweet red onion, thinly sliced Salt and black pepper Handful fresh basil leaves, torn Olive oil Wine vinegar INSTRUCTIONS: Overlap slices of tomato, mozzarella, and onion on a serving platter. Season lightly with salt and generously with pepper, then […]

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Meat Salads

Smoked Trout Salad

Dressing 4 teaspoons white wine vinegar 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons plain yogurt 4 teaspoons minced cilantro Salt and pepper to taste Dash cayenne pepper 1/2 cup olive oil Salad 1 head romaine lettuce 1/3 to 1/2 pound smoked trout, flaked into bite-sized pieces 1/2 pint dry-cured olives, pitted 1 cup canned chickpeas, […]

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Pasta Salads

Pasta Shells, Grapes, and Almond Salad

2 cups cooked pasta shells, small size 1 cup seedless grapes, removed from the stems 1/4 cup green onions, sliced 1 / 2 p o u n d  b l u e c h e e s e  c r u m b l e d 1/4 cup toasted almonds 1/2 cup celery, sliced 1/2 […]

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Meat Salads

Salame Salad

Salame Orange peel Black olives Fennel seeds Olive Oil Mix all ingredients together

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Persimmon Salads

Persimmon Pomegranate Fruit Salad

Persimmon salad with fuyu persimmons, pomegranate seeds, chopped apple, lemon, honey, and mint. Yield: Serves 4. INGREDIENTS 3 fuyu persimmons, peeled, chopped (1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces), seeds (if any) discarded 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds 1 Granny Smith or Fuji apple, peeled, cored, chopped (1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces) 7-10 leaves fresh mint, thinly sliced […]