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Macoun Apple and Gorgonzola Salad

Macoun Apple and Gorgonzola Salad

Macoun Apple and Gorgonzola Salad

Macoun Apple and Gorgonzola Salad

4 to 6 oz. Gorgonzola cheese; roughly chopped 1 lb. baby salad greens 1/8 to 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts 2 to 3 Macoun apples; sliced 1 small red onion; thinly sliced 2 to 3 strips of duck or turkey bacon; crispy fried and cooled; roughly chopped The juice of one lemon olive oil Fig… Read More »

4 to 6 oz. Gorgonzola cheese; roughly chopped 1 lb. baby salad greens 1/8 to 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts 2 to 3 Macoun apples; sliced 1 small red onion; thinly sliced 2 to 3 strips of duck or turkey bacon; crispy fried and cooled; roughly chopped The juice of one lemon olive oil Fig… Read More »

Green Bean and Potato Salad

Green Bean and Potato Salad

Green Bean and Potato Salad

Green Bean and Potato Salad

yield: 10 servings 1 1/2 pounds red or white potatoes 3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1 small red onion, chopped salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1 dash Worcestershire sauce ½… Read More »

yield: 10 servings 1 1/2 pounds red or white potatoes 3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1 small red onion, chopped salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1 dash Worcestershire sauce ½… Read More »

Rainbow Chard Salad with Raisins and Walnuts

Rainbow Chard Salad with Raisins and Walnuts

Rainbow Chard Salad with Raisins and Walnuts

Rainbow Chard Salad with Raisins and Walnuts

serves 4 About half a large bunch of rainbow chard 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1/2 cup raisins 3/4 cup walnuts Salt and pepper 1/4 cup fresh-grated Parmesan cheese Wash the chard well and let dry. Fold the leaves in half and slice… Read More »

serves 4 About half a large bunch of rainbow chard 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1/2 cup raisins 3/4 cup walnuts Salt and pepper 1/4 cup fresh-grated Parmesan cheese Wash the chard well and let dry. Fold the leaves in half and slice… Read More »

Stacked Tomato and Burrata Salad

Stacked Tomato and Burrata Salad

Stacked Tomato and Burrata Salad

Stacked Tomato and Burrata Salad

1 vine-ripened tomato, cored and cut into 1/2-inch slices flaked sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/4 cup burrata cheese, or more to taste 1 tablespoon torn fresh basil leaves, or to taste 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Place bottom tomato slice onto a plate and season with sea salt and black… Read More »

1 vine-ripened tomato, cored and cut into 1/2-inch slices flaked sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/4 cup burrata cheese, or more to taste 1 tablespoon torn fresh basil leaves, or to taste 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Place bottom tomato slice onto a plate and season with sea salt and black… Read More »

Fresh Cucumber Pepper Salad With Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette

Fresh Cucumber Pepper Salad With Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette

Fresh Cucumber Pepper Salad With Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette

Fresh Cucumber Pepper Salad With Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette

2 cucumbers, julienne cut 2 cups assorted sweet peppers, sliced thinly 1/2 onion, sliced thinly and rinsed in cold water 2 carrots, peeled and julienne cut Vinaigrette: 3 limes, juiced 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 clove garlic, minced 1 jalapeno, minced 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Combine the… Read More »

2 cucumbers, julienne cut 2 cups assorted sweet peppers, sliced thinly 1/2 onion, sliced thinly and rinsed in cold water 2 carrots, peeled and julienne cut Vinaigrette: 3 limes, juiced 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 clove garlic, minced 1 jalapeno, minced 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Combine the… Read More »

Greek Salad Sandwich

Greek Salad Sandwich

Greek Salad Sandwich

Greek Salad Sandwich

12 ounces small tomatoes, cored, halved, thinly sliced 6 cups spinach leaves, stems trimmed 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced cucumber 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 4 ounces) 1/3 cup coarsely chopped pitted black brine-cured olives (such as Kalamata) 16 large fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced 1/4 cup olive oil 5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice… Read More »

12 ounces small tomatoes, cored, halved, thinly sliced 6 cups spinach leaves, stems trimmed 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced cucumber 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 4 ounces) 1/3 cup coarsely chopped pitted black brine-cured olives (such as Kalamata) 16 large fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced 1/4 cup olive oil 5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice… Read More »

Zucchini Fritters with Herb-and-Mozzarella Salad

Zucchini Fritters with Herb-and-Mozzarella Salad

Zucchini Fritters with Herb-and-Mozzarella Salad

Zucchini Fritters with Herb-and-Mozzarella Salad

1/2 cup finely crumbled cornbread 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons loosely packed lemon zest 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 large egg, lightly beaten 3 medium zucchini (about 1 1/2 lb.), coarsely shredded 1/2 cup peanut oil 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon drained capers 1 tablespoon… Read More »

1/2 cup finely crumbled cornbread 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons loosely packed lemon zest 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 large egg, lightly beaten 3 medium zucchini (about 1 1/2 lb.), coarsely shredded 1/2 cup peanut oil 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon drained capers 1 tablespoon… Read More »

Green Bean and Pasta Salad

Green Bean and Pasta Salad

Green Bean and Pasta Salad

Green Bean and Pasta Salad

4 ounces penne (1 1/4 cups) 4 ounces green beans, halved crosswise (about 1 cup) 1 cup canned red or kidney beans, rinsed 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (2 ounces) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice kosher salt and black pepper Cook the pasta according to the… Read More »

4 ounces penne (1 1/4 cups) 4 ounces green beans, halved crosswise (about 1 cup) 1 cup canned red or kidney beans, rinsed 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (2 ounces) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice kosher salt and black pepper Cook the pasta according to the… Read More »

Raw Kale & Garbanzo Salad with Spicy Citrus Vinaigrette

Raw Kale & Garbanzo Salad with Spicy Citrus Vinaigrette

Raw Kale & Garbanzo Salad with Spicy Citrus Vinaigrette

Raw Kale & Garbanzo Salad with Spicy Citrus Vinaigrette

3 c chopped fresh kale 1 can of garbanzos, drained (or 1.5 c cooked garbanzos, if you’ve cooked your own from dried) 1/2 medium carrot, sliced into thin discs 1/3 c sliced red onions Spicy Citrus Vinaigrette Juice of 2 large oranges 1 T rice vinegar 1 T olive oil 1 t honey Generous pinch… Read More »

3 c chopped fresh kale 1 can of garbanzos, drained (or 1.5 c cooked garbanzos, if you’ve cooked your own from dried) 1/2 medium carrot, sliced into thin discs 1/3 c sliced red onions Spicy Citrus Vinaigrette Juice of 2 large oranges 1 T rice vinegar 1 T olive oil 1 t honey Generous pinch… Read More »

Cilantro-Avocado Potato Salad

Cilantro-Avocado Potato Salad

Cilantro-Avocado Potato Salad

Cilantro-Avocado Potato Salad

2 pounds potatoes, peeled, small diced, and cooked in boiling salted water until tender, drained 1/3 cup finely minced red onions 1 tablespoon minced garlic Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2-3 firm-ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno (1-ounce) package… Read More »

2 pounds potatoes, peeled, small diced, and cooked in boiling salted water until tender, drained 1/3 cup finely minced red onions 1 tablespoon minced garlic Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2-3 firm-ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno (1-ounce) package… Read More »

Red Leaf, Radish, and Pine Nut Salad

Red Leaf, Radish, and Pine Nut Salad

Red Leaf, Radish, and Pine Nut Salad

Red Leaf, Radish, and Pine Nut Salad

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice 1 large head red-leaf lettuce (1 pound), torn into pieces 6 radishes cut into thin wedges 1/4 cup pine nuts (about 1 ounce), toasted Whisk together oil, zests, juices, a… Read More »

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice 1 large head red-leaf lettuce (1 pound), torn into pieces 6 radishes cut into thin wedges 1/4 cup pine nuts (about 1 ounce), toasted Whisk together oil, zests, juices, a… Read More »

Wilted Arugula and Pear Salad

Wilted Arugula and Pear Salad

Wilted Arugula and Pear Salad

Wilted Arugula and Pear Salad

Serves 2 4 large handfuls of arugula (about 12 ounces) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar 1 barely ripe pear 3 ounces of soft blue cheese Salt and pepper Heat a large skillet over medium heat with the olive oil. Lightly sauté the arugula until just wilted. Toss with the vinegar. Arrange… Read More »

Serves 2 4 large handfuls of arugula (about 12 ounces) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar 1 barely ripe pear 3 ounces of soft blue cheese Salt and pepper Heat a large skillet over medium heat with the olive oil. Lightly sauté the arugula until just wilted. Toss with the vinegar. Arrange… Read More »