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Tuscan Bean and Wilted Arugula Salad

Tuscan Bean and Wilted Arugula Salad

Tuscan Bean and Wilted Arugula Salad

Tuscan Bean and Wilted Arugula Salad

3/4 cup dried white kidney beans 1 bay leaf 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 5 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 6 cups trimmed baby arugula 3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion Sort and wash beans; place in a large… Read More »

3/4 cup dried white kidney beans 1 bay leaf 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 5 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 6 cups trimmed baby arugula 3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion Sort and wash beans; place in a large… Read More »

Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad

1 head of broccoli 1 clove of garlic minced ½ red onion chopped ½ cup sliced olives 1 jar of marinated artichoke hearts, chopped 1 tomato chopped Cut the broccoli into florets steam until fork tender. Cool to room temperature.  Prepare the remaining ingredients. Toss with the broccoli allow to chill for 1 hour before… Read More »

1 head of broccoli 1 clove of garlic minced ½ red onion chopped ½ cup sliced olives 1 jar of marinated artichoke hearts, chopped 1 tomato chopped Cut the broccoli into florets steam until fork tender. Cool to room temperature.  Prepare the remaining ingredients. Toss with the broccoli allow to chill for 1 hour before… Read More »

Salad Pizza

Salad Pizza

Salad Pizza

Salad Pizza

1 package (one 14-ounce crust) large baked pizza crust, such as Boboli Or home made 7 thin slices provolone cheese (about 3 ounces) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 6 cups of fresh salad greens 1/2 cup small red onion, thinly sliced 1 large plum tomato, cored, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced ¼- 1/3 cup salad… Read More »

1 package (one 14-ounce crust) large baked pizza crust, such as Boboli Or home made 7 thin slices provolone cheese (about 3 ounces) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 6 cups of fresh salad greens 1/2 cup small red onion, thinly sliced 1 large plum tomato, cored, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced ¼- 1/3 cup salad… Read More »

Green Bean and Garbanzo Salad

Green Bean and Garbanzo Salad

Green Bean and Garbanzo Salad

Green Bean and Garbanzo Salad

8-ounce trimmed green beans halved crosswise 1 15- to 16-ounce cans garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained 1/2 cup chopped red onion 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel 2 T chopped cilantro or parsley Cook green beans in large nonstick skillet of boiling salted water until crisp-tender,5 minutes. Drain. Transfer to large… Read More »

8-ounce trimmed green beans halved crosswise 1 15- to 16-ounce cans garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained 1/2 cup chopped red onion 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel 2 T chopped cilantro or parsley Cook green beans in large nonstick skillet of boiling salted water until crisp-tender,5 minutes. Drain. Transfer to large… Read More »

Pear and Blue Cheese Salad with Toasted Pecans

Pear and Blue Cheese Salad with Toasted Pecans

Pear and Blue Cheese Salad with Toasted Pecans

Pear and Blue Cheese Salad with Toasted Pecans

¾ c pecan halves 6 cups mixed salad greens (such as red leaf, green leaf, Bibb) 1-2 ripe pears, thinly sliced 1-(4-ounce) package blue cheese, crumbled Raspberry Vinaigrette Place pecans on an ungreased jellyroll pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes. Combine salad greens, sliced pears, pour Raspberry Vinaigrette over salad just before serving; toss… Read More »

¾ c pecan halves 6 cups mixed salad greens (such as red leaf, green leaf, Bibb) 1-2 ripe pears, thinly sliced 1-(4-ounce) package blue cheese, crumbled Raspberry Vinaigrette Place pecans on an ungreased jellyroll pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes. Combine salad greens, sliced pears, pour Raspberry Vinaigrette over salad just before serving; toss… Read More »

German Potato Salad

Alstede Fresh German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad

Alstede Fresh German Potato Salad Instructions: 2-2 1/2 lbs. of red skin potatoes boiled in salted water until fork tender. Cool, peel, and cut into chunks. While the potatoes are cooking, prepare 1/3-1/2 cup good mayonnaise, 1/4 c sour cream, 1/2-1 T grainy Dijon mustard Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, and mustard together just until… Read More »

Alstede Fresh German Potato Salad

Alstede Fresh German Potato Salad Instructions: 2-2 1/2 lbs. of red skin potatoes boiled in salted water until fork tender. Cool, peel, and cut into chunks. While the potatoes are cooking, prepare 1/3-1/2 cup good mayonnaise, 1/4 c sour cream, 1/2-1 T grainy Dijon mustard Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, and mustard together just until… Read More »

Grated Summer Squash and Carrot Salad

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Grated Summer Squash and Carrot Salad

Grated Summer Squash and Carrot Salad

1 1/2 pounds of mixed Alstede Fresh summer squashes, grated 2 large carrots, grated 1 medium red onion, finely chopped 1/3 cup olive oil (try swopping sesame oil for a different taste) 3 tbsp of white wine or rice vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce sesame seeds for garnish Mix grated squash, carrots and onion together… Read More »

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1 1/2 pounds of mixed Alstede Fresh summer squashes, grated 2 large carrots, grated 1 medium red onion, finely chopped 1/3 cup olive oil (try swopping sesame oil for a different taste) 3 tbsp of white wine or rice vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce sesame seeds for garnish Mix grated squash, carrots and onion together… Read More »

Ribbon Zucchini Salad

Ribbon Zucchini Salad

Ribbon Zucchini Salad

Ribbon Zucchini Salad

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 2 pounds medium zucchini, trimmed 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted Small wedge of Parmesan cheese Whisk oil, lemon juice, salt, black… Read More »

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 2 pounds medium zucchini, trimmed 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted Small wedge of Parmesan cheese Whisk oil, lemon juice, salt, black… Read More »

Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

4 cups uncooked spiral pasta 1 cup fresh basil pesto 2 Tbsp. chopped green olives 1/4 cup pine nuts 1 cup fresh peas 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved Several fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped 1 Tbsp. olive oil Salt and pepper Prepare pasta according to instructions on the package. Make sure the water… Read More »

4 cups uncooked spiral pasta 1 cup fresh basil pesto 2 Tbsp. chopped green olives 1/4 cup pine nuts 1 cup fresh peas 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved Several fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped 1 Tbsp. olive oil Salt and pepper Prepare pasta according to instructions on the package. Make sure the water… Read More »

Raw Snap Pea Salad

Raw Snap Pea Salad

Raw Snap Pea Salad

Raw Snap Pea Salad

Some of the vegetables that we eat daily should be served raw! In a large bowl, combine: 1 pound trimmed sugar snap peas (strings removed sliced on the diagonal) 1 cup finely chopped red onion 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons olive oil Season with kosher salt and pepper, let stand for 30 minutes. Toss… Read More »

Some of the vegetables that we eat daily should be served raw! In a large bowl, combine: 1 pound trimmed sugar snap peas (strings removed sliced on the diagonal) 1 cup finely chopped red onion 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons olive oil Season with kosher salt and pepper, let stand for 30 minutes. Toss… Read More »

Summer Bean Salad

Summer Bean Salad

Summer Bean Salad

Summer Bean Salad

We will have green beans, wax beans and Italian beans all summer long.  This recipe with the variations can be adapted to any bean combination. 1 lb of beans 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 small red onion, thinly sliced salt & pepper to taste This is a very… Read More »

We will have green beans, wax beans and Italian beans all summer long.  This recipe with the variations can be adapted to any bean combination. 1 lb of beans 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 small red onion, thinly sliced salt & pepper to taste This is a very… Read More »

Berry Walnut Salad

Berry Walnut Salad

Berry Walnut Salad

Berry Walnut Salad

Large bowl of mixed salad greens 1 pint fresh blueberries, raspberries and or strawberries 1/2 cup walnut pieces  (toasted) 1/2 cup raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese   In a large bowl, toss the salad greens with the blueberries, walnuts, and raspberry vinaigrette. Top with feta cheese to serve.   Raspberry Vinaigrette… Read More »

Large bowl of mixed salad greens 1 pint fresh blueberries, raspberries and or strawberries 1/2 cup walnut pieces  (toasted) 1/2 cup raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese   In a large bowl, toss the salad greens with the blueberries, walnuts, and raspberry vinaigrette. Top with feta cheese to serve.   Raspberry Vinaigrette… Read More »