A perfect pairing of sweetness and crunch from the apples and pecans added to the complex flavors of the Balsamic Maple Vinaigrette.    6 cups baby spinach, with stems removed  2 cups Romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces  1 Granny Smith apple, cored and thinly sliced  1 shallot, finely diced  ½ cup spiced or regular […]

 6 cups red leaf or Romaine lettuce  2 shallots, finely minced or green onions, chopped  ½ cucumber, peeled, chopped or sliced  1 carrot, peeled, sliced or diced  ½ cup pecans, spicy or plain 2 tablespoons of dried currants Tear lettuce into bite-sized pieces into a large salad bowl. Toss all ingredients together with 1 to […]

This can be a side salad, served over brown rice or even tossed with soba noodles.  3 tablespoons red wine vinegar  ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard  ¼ teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper  2 tablespoons olive or canola oil  1 (12 oz) jar of marinated artichoke hearts, drained and sliced  1 can hearts of palm, drained and […]

This salad is packed with lots of crunch and a lively salty sweet flavor. 4 cups of broccoli florets, chopped bite-sized, blanched  1 cup celery, chopped  ½ cup raisins  ¾ cup salted peanuts or sunflower seeds Mix salad ingredients together in medium bowl. Toss in the dressing until well coated. Refrigerate until serving.  Dressing   […]

 This salad is great for picnics, outdoor dinners or potlucks. You can really change the flavor by adding different vegetables or different seasonings and herbs.  2 cups brown rice, cooked  1 cup corn kernels, frozen  1 cup English peas, frozen  1 tomato, coarsely chopped  1 carrot, finely diced  1 stalk of celery including leaves, finely […]

  An old recipe but still good!   ¼ cup slivered almonds  ¼ cup sunflower seeds  ¼ cup cocktail peanuts, chopped  2 tablespoons sesame seeds  6 oz chow mein noodles  ½ teaspoon of garlic or seasoning salt  4 cups Napa cabbage, thinly sliced  8 green onions, sliced  Slaw Vinaigrette  ⅛ cup toasted sesame oil  ¼ cup white […]

 Wonderful summer salad.  4 ears of corn, remove silks, leave on husks to grill  1 large red bell pepper, grill whole  1 poblano pepper, grill whole  1 yellow squash, cut in half lengthwise 2  zucchini squash, cut in half lengthwise  ½ sweet or red onion Grill veggies (refer to grilled vegetables recipes starting on page […]

Edamame salad is colorful and carries a nutritional punch.   1 bag of frozen edamame, shelled  1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen, cooked  1 bunch of green onions, sliced  ½ cup red bell pepper, diced  1 jalapeño, seeded, diced  1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, chopped  3 tablespoons of rice vinegar  1 tablespoon of canola […]

This is a beautiful fruit salad for the summer when all the berries and peaches are sweet and ripe. Children love it.   4 cups peaches, pitted, peeled, cut into small chunks  1 cup blueberries  1 cup raspberries  1 cup strawberries, sliced  3 kiwis, peeled and sliced  3 bananas, peeled and sliced  2 cups seedless […]

You can serve this as a side dish; it is great for potlucks. Or, mix this salad with your favorite lettuce for a heartier salad. Serve with pita toasts (page 272). 3 medium carrots, peeled, diced 1 can garbanzo beans (14.5 oz) 2-3 tablespoons red onions, finely diced ½ cup green olives, sliced Red pepper […]