Archive for the ‘Salads’ Category

Broccoli Carrot Salad

My version of a salad I’ve had at other people’s houses. Kinda had to make up the measurements, so you may have to tweak it to your own liking. It definitely needs more carrots than broccoli. I’m always surprised by how much I like it.

1 1/2 to 2 c grated raw carrots (also [...]

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Spinach Salad with Mandarins and Orange Creme Dressing

This idea came from my cousin last Christmas; I don’t remember if she made it this exact way or not, I’ve made it a couple of different ways since then. Anyway, this is how I made it for lunch yesterday and I could hardly get enough! It’s really that good.

baby spinach
1 can mandarin oranges
handful raw almonds

Toast [...]

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Kale Salad

This is about the only way I can stand to eat kale. They used to make this recipe at the Lifestyle Center of America, and I absolutely love it.
For the dressing:

2 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp Bragg’s liquid aminos
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tbsp water
1 1/2 tsp olive oil

Blend these ingredients well [...]

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Emily’s Favorite Salad

I always get compliments on this salad–even from people who don’t really like salad!

romaine lettuce
spinach
green onions, diced
cilantro, coarsely chopped
fresh or canned pears, sliced or diced into large chunks
dried cranberries
pecans (almonds are good too), raw or toasted lightly in the oven for a few minutes

Top with Newman’s Own Light Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette. I’ve made it without [...]

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Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing

Got this yummy recipe from my sister.

1/2 to 1 medium size bag of chopped green cabbage, or 1/2 head of cabbage chopped finely
3-4 chopped green onions
1/2 chopped cucumber
1/2 chopped red pepper
1-2 chopped or slivered carrots

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Mediterranean Tomato Salad

I’ve eaten this salad at other people’s houses but have never made it myself, so I have no idea if I made it “right”, or what it would be called, but it went over well with our guests!

2 tomatoes, diced
1 cucumber, diced
red onion, sliced thin
1 can olives, whole
1/3 block of feta, crumbled
dash of salt & [...]

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