Easy to prepare and full texture, this colorful salad can use any assortment of vegetables you may have on hand, making it very flexible. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half 12 ounces bowtie or penne pasta. (mini pastas work well) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 cup orange, red or yellow pepper, […]

This nutty flavored green is especially good with crunchy walnuts! You do not need much oil so be careful when you add it to the arugula.   4 cups washed arugula, small leaves with larger leaves cut in half 1 tablespoon of walnut or olive oil 1-2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice Salt to […]

What makes this salad so good is the combination of pungent, nutty arugula with the creamy, garlicky hummus dressing. You can use any flavor of oil-free hummus. White balsamic vinegar has a lighter taste; regular balsamic vinegar will also work. Not only is the dressing great on salads it can also be a great topping […]

This is a mild and fruity flavored salad with contrasting textures and flavors that is perfect for spring or summer lunch or outdoor dinner. The dressing is both sweet and tangy. 6 cups baby spinach, or any spinach ½ cup red cabbage, thinly sliced or radicchio ½ cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced or chopped 1 […]

The water chestnuts add a nice crunch to this salad. The avocado and orange slices are a perfect contrast to the chili-spice vinaigrette.   1 head of red or green leaf lettuce, washed and drained 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon of capers, drained ½ cup water chestnuts, sliced ½ cup canned Mandarin […]

The contrast of the textures and crunch in the salad with the lively, sharp taste of the shallot dressing is excellent.   1 head of Romaine lettuce, washed, drained ½ cup red cabbage, thinly sliced ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced 4 baby beets, cooked, sliced ½ cup roasted cashews, roughly chopped Tear lettuce into […]

1 head of Romaine lettuce, washed and drained ½ red onion, thinly sliced 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced or diced or ½ basket of cherry tomatoes, halved 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced or chopped Salt Freshly ground pepper Croutons or walnuts Tear Romaine into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl with the […]

4 cups Romaine 1 cup frisee sprigs 1 shallot, finely chopped red pear, cored and sliced ½ cup pistachio nuts, shelled Freshly ground pepper Salt Tear Romaine and frisee into bite-sized pieces into a large salad bowl and toss with 1-2 tablespoons of Sherry Vinaigrette Dressing. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Serve […]

4 cups romaine ½ cup shaved fennel bulb ½ cup shaved carrots 3 tablespoons of edamame, shelled, frozen, cooked Freshly ground pepper Salt Tear bite-sized pieces of lettuce into a large salad bowl. Add fennel, carrots and edamame and toss with 1-2 tablespoons of Sherry Vinaigrette Dressing. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. […]

1 head of Romaine, washed, drained ½ half cucumber, peeled, diced or sliced 3-4 green onions, sliced ½ cup cherry tomatoes ½ cup pine nuts Freshly ground pepper Roast pine nuts in dry skillet until golden brown. Tear Romaine into bite-sized pieces into a large salad bowl. Add cucumbers, onions and tomatoes and toss with […]