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Breads Pasta Salads Tomatoes Vegetable Salads

Panzanella

Bread (3 cups 1″ cubes) EVOO Salt & Pepper Tomatoes (2 lbs chopped) Vinegar (2 TBS) Fresh oregano (1 TBS, chopped) Red pepper flakes Dijon mustard (1/2 tsp) Basil (1/2 cup torn) Italian Parsley (1/4 cup chopped)

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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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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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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 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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Vegetable Salads

Rice, Black Bean and Feta Salad

1 can (15 oz. black beans , rinsed, drained 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes 1 1/2 cups cooked rice 1 pkg. (4 oz) ATHENOS Crumbled Feta Cheese 1/2 cup each chopped celery and green onion 1/2 cup Italian dressing 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley Mix all ingredients. Refrigerate Makes 5 servings. Variation: Substitute […]

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Vegetable Salads

Black Beans with Peppers and Tomatoes

1/2 cup oil-packed dried tomatoes, drained and 1 Tbsp of the oil 1 small (about 1/4 lb.) chopped red onion 1/2 cup canned roasted red peppers, drained and cut into thin strips 2 cans (15 ounce each) black beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro (coriander) fresh cilantro sprigs, lime wedges, and sour […]

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Vegetable Salads

Roasted Portobello Salad

4 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed For the marinade: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup dark soy sauce 1 Tbsp cracked black pepper Mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl and pour over the mushrooms and let stand for at least 30 minutes. For the vinaigrette: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup […]

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Vegetable Salads

Corn and Tomato Salad

You can make this salad (through step 2) up to 4 hours ahead; cover and chill. Bring to room temperature to serve. Sprinkle with cheese just before serving. 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1 Tbsp olive oil 4 cups fresh corn kernels 2 cups cherry tomatoes such as Sweet 100s (about 10 oz.), rinsed, stemmed […]

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Green Salads Vegetable Salads

Rouge Et Noir Salad

1 cup whole pitted California ripe olives 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 lb. small fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup vegetable or olive oil 1/4 cup vinegar 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp minced garlic 2 bunches watercress or assorted torn lettuces Combine olives, tomatoes and mushrooms in bowl. […]

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Vegetable Salads

White Bean Salad with Roasted Peppers, Basil & Lemon

One of the appealing things about this antipasto is its complete lack of oil. 1 can cooked white (cannellini) beans, drained and rinsed (about 1 1/2 cups cooked beans) 3 fat garlic cloves, chopped 2 roasted and peeled red bell peppers, cut into fat strips handful of fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped juice of 1/2 […]

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Vegetable Salads

Tomato and Tapenade Salad

1/2 cup pitted black olives, preferably oil-cured or kalamatas 3 Tbsp capers, with a bit of their liquid 4 anchovy fillets, with some of their oil 1 clove garlic, lightly smashed about 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 pound tomatoes salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup basil leaves, torn To make tapenade, put […]

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Vegetable Salads

Grated Cabbage Salad with Prosciutto

Here, simple ingredients are given simple preparations – but the flavor of the dish is remarkable. 2 1/2 cup shredded cabbage 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp salt 5 very thin slices prosciutto (about 2 ounces) 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper Combine the […]

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Vegetable Salads

Wilted Cabbage Salad with Melting Blue Cheese

Vegetables – fresh, cooked, or halfway in between – come to life with olive oil. Peggy Knickerbocker, a San Francisco writer and olive lover, likes this salad. 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 6 – 8 slices pancetta, or bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 medium red onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 small […]