Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar give this Wild Rice Salad a bit of a zing. Long grain brown rice and wild rice mix with green onions, bell pepper, cabbage and carrots for a hearty side dish. Prepare and take along on a picnic or serve at a pot luck party for a twist on the traditional side salads. Ingredients 1/2 cup cooked long grain brown rice 1/2 cup cooked wild rice 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup chopped green onions, including the tops 1/4 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup shredded and chopped cabbage 1/4 cup shredded … [Read more...]
Tuna Pasta Salad
This Tuna Salad Recipe is an easy to prepare summertime favorite. Zucchini and carrots add color and crunch to this picnic staple. Mix up a batch for outdoor potluck parties and 4th of July gatherings. Ingredients 4 cups of small shell pasta, cooked and drained well 3 cups carrots, shredded 3 cups zucchini, shredded 2 (6 oz.) cans tuna, drained well 3/4 cup of creamy Italian salad dressing Instructions Place the drained pasta into a salad bowl. Carefully fold in the carrots and zucchini. Blend in the tuna and stir to combine well. Pour salad dressing over the mixture and … [Read more...]
Tortellini Salad
This chilled Tortellini Salad Recipe features broccoli and red bell pepper with cheese tortellini in a light vinaigrette. Make for a great light lunch or a side salad for cookouts and picnics. Ingredients 5 cups tiny broccoli florets 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips 1 lb frozen cheese tortellini 1/4 cup pine nuts 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 lg. garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 cup olive oil Instructions Boil broccoli for 3 minutes over high heat until it is tender, but still crisp. Add red peppers and boil for about 15 seconds. Remove from heat and place vegetables … [Read more...]
Tomato Salad
This gourmet Tomato Salad Recipe features baked zucchini blossoms stuffed with herbed goat cheese. This elegant dish is fairly simple to prepare. Perfect for special gatherings and formal dinner parties. Ingredients 4 oz soft goat cheese, room temperature 2 Tbsp fresh basil 2 Tbsp fresh marjoram 8 medium size zucchini blossoms, freshly picked 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt to taste 5 cups garden grown cherry or grape tomatoes cut in half 1 Tbsp fresh chives Instructions Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Oil a large baking sheet. Gently rinse the blossoms and remove … [Read more...]
Tomato Mozzarella Salad
This delightful Tomato Mozzarella Salad will make a bold an elegant presentation at your next dinner party. Fresh mozzarella is seasoned and baked into sweet beefsteak tomatoes for a delicious gourmet dish that is incredibly simple and quick to prepare. Ingredients 4 large sweet beefsteak tomatoes Olive oil 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup fresh basil, coarse chopped 8 fresh baby mozzarella balls, cut into small pieces 4 strips bacon, diced and crisp fried, drained (optional) Instructions Wash and cut the tomatoes in half through the center (not top … [Read more...]
Three Bean Salad
Three bean salad is the most basic of the bean salad recipes. This little gem of a salad is often overlooked by people who spend hours searching for the exotic. A little trick I use sometimes is to add a handful of roasted peanuts just before serving to add some crunch. This isn't cheating because the peanut is a bean and not a nut. Ingredients 1 16 oz can (450 grams) green beans 1 16 oz can (450 grams) kidney beans 1 16 oz can (450 grams) wax beans 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (capsicum) 1/2 cup sugar 2/3 cup vinegar 1/2 cup salad oil 1/4 tsp black ground pepper 1/4 tsp … [Read more...]
Summer Salad
This Summer Salad is a colorful addition to 4th of July picnics and backyard barbecues. Red peppers, corn, celery, carrots and green onions mix with potatoes in zesty homemade vinaigrette. Serve chilled or fresh from the kitchen. Ingredients 5 red potatoes cut in small chunks 1 sweet red pepper, cut into strips 1 cup of frozen corn, thawed 1 celery rib, sliced thin 1 carrot, shredded 3 green onions, sliced thin 1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed 2/3 cup olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1/4 cup of white wine vinegar 2 Tbsp fresh thyme, minced 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 … [Read more...]
Steak Salad
This Steak Salad Recipe features strips of seasoned steak over a bed of fresh greens and a special mint and yogurt dressing. Makes an elegant main dish for any gathering. Ingredients 1 lb. round steak 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 (5 oz.) pkg. mixed salad greens with herbs 2/3 cup radishes, sliced 1 (6 oz.) container plain yogurt 2 Tbsp of fresh mint, snipped 1 cup Herbed feta cheese, shredded Instructions Warm a skillet over medium heat. Brush steak on both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook steak on one side for 8 minutes. Flip … [Read more...]
Bruschetta Steak Salad for Two
This Steak Salad recipe looks as good as it tastes. The combination of apricot preserves, horseradish and mustard dressing gives it just the right kick. And the topping of roasted red peppers and blue cheese is one of my favorites, not to mention the arugula. Ingredients 1/2 t salt 1/2 t pepper 2 (6 oz) beef tenderloin steaks, 1 in thick 4 slices French bread, 1/4 in thick 1/4 C apricot preserves 1/4 C horseradish 1/4 C Dijon style mustard 2 T lemon juice 2 C arugula 1/4 C roasted red sweet peppers, chopped 1/4 C blue cheese, crumbled Instructions Place the broiler pan 4 … [Read more...]
Spinach Strawberry Salad
Baby spinach leaves and strawberries are tossed in sweet homemade dressing in this Spinach Strawberry Salad Recipe. Sliced chicken breast makes this a delightfully satisfying light lunch. Ingredients 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast halves 3/4 tsp ground cumin, divided 1/2 tsp salt, divided 1/4 tsp pepper, divided 1 tsp + 1 Tbsp of olive oil, divided 2 Tbsp of lemon juice 2 Tbsp of honey 2 tsp lemon peel, grated 2 pints strawberries, halved 1 (5 oz.) pkg. baby spinach leaves 1/3 cup red onion, sliced thin Instructions Season chicken breast with 1/4 tsp of the cumin, 1/4 … [Read more...]
