Category Archives: Salads

POMEGRANATE HOW TO REMOVE SEEDS

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    Locked away in the thick skin of the pomegranate  are luscious, ruby red seeds.   There is something both decadent and dangerous about a fruit that holds its treasure so close to its heart. The very sight of them … Continue reading

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ROMAINE SALAD WITH MANDARINS AND ASIAN DRESSING

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This is the perfect salad to compliment your Christmas dinner.   The buttery avocados and the sweet Mandarins combine beautifully with the exotic Asian dressing. You can toast the nuts and make the dressing  couple of  days ahead.  Wash and chill … Continue reading

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AVOCADO CORN SALAD

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This is a refreshing make ahead salad.  Corn kernels are lightly cooked just to develop their flavor.  Then mixed with chunks of smoky roasted chiles,bell peppers, luxurious avocado and crunchy sharp scallions.  To make two or three days in advance, … Continue reading

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PULLED PARSLEY SALAD WITH BLACK OLIVES AND PRESERVED LEMONS

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Now that you’ve made Preserved Lemons make this refreshing Mediterranean salad.    Use curly parsley rather than the flat-leafed variety because it lends a certain fluffiness when the salad is mounded into a pyramid. PULLED PARSLEY SALAD WITH BLACK OLIVES AND … Continue reading

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A SALAD DRESSING YOU WILL USE EVERY DAY!

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A couple of weekends  ago I was helping out in the kitchen of a very dear friend.  Her parents were coming for lunch and we were running late, so I offered to make the salad.  Her Mom, Betty, asked if … Continue reading

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SPINACH SALAD … WITH VIRGINIA’S AMAZING ASIAN DRESSING

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This spinach salad contains the usual classic ingredients  – spinach of course, hard-boiled eggs, and bacon .    It is the dressing that takes it to new and delicious flavour heights. If you are generous with the amount of eggs and … Continue reading

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BLT SALAD

BLT SALAD  serves 4 as a main course .   Prep time:20 minutes.  Total time: 55 minutes (if you make croutons in the oven) 8 slices bacon (8 oz) 1/2 baguette (8 oz) sliced into 3/4 inch cubes (about 4 cups) … Continue reading

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CAESAR SALAD … Passionate Pizza style

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GARLICKY CAESAR SALAD  -  6 servings 1/4 cup Hellman’s mayonnaise 3 tablespoons freshly grated pecorino, parmesan, or grano cheese , plus thin shavings of cheese for serving (optional) 2-3 anchovy fillets drained plus more fillets for serving (optional) 2 tablespoons … Continue reading

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SUPER EASY SALAD DRESSING

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In a bowl put: 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp honey Whisk together, then slowly add 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil and whisk vigorously until thickened. This will make enough dressing for an 8 … Continue reading

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MIZUNA AND BEET ROOT SALAD … with feta cheese

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Mezuna is a mild Japanese green with a spicy exotic flavour.  If you can’t find it in your market substitute watercress or arugula.  Mezuna is easy to  grow.  It certainly  grows prolifically in my garden. This is an easy recipe … Continue reading

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