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Ingredients
- 2 -3 avocados, chopped
- 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen white corn, cooked and drained
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 3 roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 lime, juice of, freshly squeezed
- 1 dash coarse salt
- 1 dash olive oil
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Nutrients
- Calories: 410.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 60.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 g
- Fat: 16.9 g
- Fiber: 17.9 g
- Protein: 13.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Sodium: 44.9 g
- Sugar: 2.4 g
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Ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil (I use grape seed oil to make it healthier)
- 1⁄2 cup walnut oil
- 2 lbs asparagus, trimmed and steamed until tender
- 1⁄3 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup blue cheese, crumbles
- salt
- fresh ground black pepper
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Nutrients
- Calories: 419.8
- Calories from Fat: 383 g
- Total Fat: 42.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Cholesterol: 4.2 mg
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 7.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
- Sugars: 2.2 g
- Protein: 6 g
Asparagus Salad with Walnut Oil Vinaigrette
This is the BEST recipe I have ever found using fresh asparagus. I think I could eat this salad everyday for…
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Ingredients
- 1⁄2 - 3⁄4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1⁄4 teaspoon horseradish
- 1⁄8 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 1/2 TBSP chopped fresh marjoram)
- 10 ounces mixed romaine lettuce, and
- radicchio
- 1 lb fresh crabmeat (pick over for shells and cartilage)
- fresh lemon juice
- 1 avocado, peeled and sliced
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
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Nutrients
- Calories: 352
- Calories from Fat: 190 g
- Total Fat: 21.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 180.5 mg
- Sodium: 668.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 16.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5 g
- Sugars: 5.2 g
- Protein: 25.2 g
Crab Louis
This recipe of Crab Louis comes from Legal Seafood. This is not only a delicious way to serve crab, but also…
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1⁄2 cup scallion, chopped (include some of the green tops)
- 3⁄4 lb shrimp, cooked and peeled
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or sweet marjoram)
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1⁄2 cup arugula
- 1 bunch chicory lettuce, washed, stemmed and dried (about 2 cups)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 191.5
- Calories from Fat: 105 g
- Total Fat: 11.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 129.6 mg
- Sodium: 131.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 3.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
- Sugars: 0.7 g
- Protein: 17.9 g
Shrimp, Arugula and Chicory Salad
This is a very light salad taking less than 10 minutes to prepare. It must be made just prior to serving…
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Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup chopped pecans
- 3⁄4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped (or 1 1/2 tsp dried, crushed tarragon)
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 3 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
- 1⁄2 small sweet onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups red seedless grapes, cut in half (optional)
- halved lemon slice
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Nutrients
- Calories: 453.2
- Calories from Fat: 284 g
- Total Fat: 31.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.9 g
- Cholesterol: 90.2 mg
- Sodium: 990.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 15.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Sugars: 4.2 g
- Protein: 28.4 g
Lemon-Terragon Chicken Salad
This delicious recipe comes from Southern Living, June 2007.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberry, stemmed
- 1⁄2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 teaspoons honey
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 8 cups trimmed spinach leaves
- 1 lb asparagus spear, blanched and drained
- 4 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds
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Nutrients
- Calories: 183.8
- Calories from Fat: 96 g
- Total Fat: 10.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 209.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 20 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.2 g
- Sugars: 12.1 g
- Protein: 6.3 g
Spinach-Asparagus Salad with Strawberry Dressing
I hope you will enjoy this wonderful salad I discovered in the California Strawberry Commission.
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Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup canola oil
- 6 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 6 green onions, sliced fine
- 1⁄4 cup peanuts, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup toasted sesame seeds
- 1⁄4 cup sugar
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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Nutrients
- Calories: 143.5
- Calories from Fat: 116 g
- Total Fat: 12.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 293 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 6.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
- Sugars: 4.5 g
- Protein: 1.8 g
Japanese Peanut Salad Dressing
Serve this wonderful dressing over your next tossed green salad for a delicious accompaniment for any Asian meal. I discovered this…
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Ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1⁄4 cup fresh orange juice
- 3 scallions, trimmed and coarsely chopped
- 1 -2 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- 1⁄2 teaspoon tamari soy sauce
- 1 cup mild vegetable oil (such as corn or 1 cup peanut oil)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil (optional)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 1368.2
- Calories from Fat: 1309 g
- Total Fat: 145.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 18.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 118.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 22 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
- Sugars: 16.7 g
- Protein: 1.3 g
Orange Scallion Vinaigrette
This is delicious served over baby spinach with avocados and perhaps some mandarin orange segments with a sprinkling of cashews.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
- 2 tablespoons frozen cranberry juice concentrate, thawed
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 3 heads Belgian endive, thinly sliced crosswise
- 2 apples, unpeeled, cored, chopped (Red Delicious or Fuji work best)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cranberries (could use dried)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
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Nutrients
- Calories: 246
- Calories from Fat: 112 g
- Total Fat: 12.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 87.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 33 g
- Dietary Fiber: 15.4 g
- Sugars: 15.1 g
- Protein: 6.3 g
Belgian Endive and Apple Salad with Cranberry…
This is a very colorful, simple yet tasty salad which would be perfect served with a holiday meal or anytime you…
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Ingredients
- 1 cup orange juice
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 6 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 3 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
- 6 cups mixed baby greens
- 3 oranges, peel and white pith removed, segmented
- 3⁄4 cup pecans, toasted
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Nutrients
- Calories: 220.3
- Calories from Fat: 160 g
- Total Fat: 17.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 0.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 15.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
- Sugars: 11 g
- Protein: 2.2 g
Mixed Green Salad with Oranges, Dried Cranberries…
Enjoy this wonderful light and fresh salad for holiday time, or anytime! Cooking time reflects marinating the dried cranberries. I discovered…
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 firm-ripe pear (about 1/2 pound)
- 2 Belgian endive (about 1 pound)
- 1 (1/2 lb) chicory lettuce (curly endive, small head)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 340.5
- Calories from Fat: 195 g
- Total Fat: 21.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 165.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 35.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 23 g
- Sugars: 10.2 g
- Protein: 8.7 g
Endive and Pear Salad
Very Simple and Tasty Salad. I found this in Gourmet, 1999
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Ingredients
- 2 granny smith apples, halved, cored, and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
- 1 medium lemon (zested to yield 1/2 teaspoon zest, juiced to yield 2 tablespoons juice)
- 3 tablespoons canola oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 1 large celery rib, sliced thin crosswise
- 3 tablespoons dried cranberries (Craisins)
- 1⁄4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped coarsely
- 1 head Boston lettuce, leaves separated, rinsed, and dried
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Nutrients
- Calories: 217.3
- Calories from Fat: 165 g
- Total Fat: 18.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10.3 mg
- Sodium: 19 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 15.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
- Sugars: 8.2 g
- Protein: 2.4 g
Apple-Cranberry Salad with Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette
This delicious salad comes from Cook's Illustrated Magazine. This colorful salad makes a beautiful addition to any holiday table. Raisins make…
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces romaine lettuce, thoroughly washed
- 6 ounces Swiss cheese, block, shaved
- 1 cup roasted cashews, salted
- 1⁄2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
- 1 large apple, thinly sliced
- 1 large pear, thinly sliced
- 2⁄3 cup light olive oil
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 1⁄3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped onions
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
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Nutrients
- Calories: 613.9
- Calories from Fat: 395 g
- Total Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.6 g
- Cholesterol: 26.1 mg
- Sodium: 411.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 48.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.1 g
- Sugars: 33.4 g
- Protein: 12.8 g
Apple-Pear Salad with Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing
Start your meal out right or serve as light alternative to lunch. Adapted from the March 2007 edition of Southern Living…
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons shallots, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 10 cups mixed salad greens
- 1⁄2 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded (1 large breast half, *see Tip)
- 2 eggs, hard-boiled, peeled and chopped (**see Tip)
- 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 large cucumber, seeded and sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1⁄2 cup blue cheese, crumbled (optional)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 400
- Calories from Fat: 268 g
- Total Fat: 29.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.2 g
- Cholesterol: 161.1 mg
- Sodium: 366.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 11.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.7 g
- Sugars: 3.5 g
- Protein: 23.7 g
The Eatingwell Cobb Salad
This salad from EatingWell Magazine is fairly close to the original from a restaurant in Hollywood, CA, however the blue cheese…
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Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup whole shelled pistachios
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- 1⁄3 cup sugar
- 5 teaspoons orange marmalade
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus
- 2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small shallot, minced very fine (approx. 1 TBS)
- 1 tablespoon mint leaf, fresh, minced very fine
- table salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 5 ounces lightly packed baby arugula (8 cups)
- 2 large oranges, peeled, cut into segments, segments halved and drained to remove excess juice
- 3 ounces feta, crumbled (3/4 cup)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 254.3
- Calories from Fat: 132 g
- Total Fat: 14.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Cholesterol: 13.4 mg
- Sodium: 187 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 27.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Sugars: 22.2 g
- Protein: 6.2 g
Arugula Salad with Oranges, Feta and Sugared…
To save assembly time, make the pistachios ahead of time and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or you…
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
- 1⁄8 teaspoon salt, to taste
- fresh ground pepper
- 1⁄3 cup grapeseed oil or 1/3 cup canola oil
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Nutrients
- Calories: 1283.5
- Calories from Fat: 1306 g
- Total Fat: 145.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 13.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 581.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Sugars: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Grapeseed oil is ideal for this vinaigrette dressing. But you may use canola oil in its place. This vinaigrette works well…
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Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (coarse or smooth)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon honey
- 1⁄8 teaspoon salt, to taste
- fresh ground pepper
- 1⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil or 1/3 cup canola oil
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Nutrients
- Calories: 1311.6
- Calories from Fat: 1299 g
- Total Fat: 144.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 19.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 753.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 8.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
- Sugars: 6.2 g
- Protein: 1 g
Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
This vinaigrette sings its praises to escarole, chicory, radicchio or Belgian endive. Makes a great dipping sauce, too for crunchy veggies…
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon table salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cups cubed and seeded watermelon, drained, 1/2 to 3/4 inch cubes (from a 2 1/2 lb. piece, rind discarded)
- 6 ounces baby arugula
- 1⁄4 cup pine nuts
- 1⁄3 cup crumbled feta or 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
- fresh coarse ground black pepper
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Nutrients
- Calories: 390.4
- Calories from Fat: 281 g
- Total Fat: 31.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 22.2 mg
- Sodium: 886 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 24.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
- Sugars: 17.7 g
- Protein: 9.5 g
Watermelon, Arugula and Pine Nut Salad
The minute I saw this recipe in Gourmet Magazine, I just knew it would become one of my favorite summertime dishes.…
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Ingredients
- 1 large tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, seeded, diced
- 3⁄4 cup Fontina cheese, cubed
- 1⁄2 cup kalamata olive, pitted, halved
- 1⁄4 cup torn fresh basil
- 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5 slices day old crusty bread (1" thick)
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded, quartered
- 1⁄2 red onion, cut into 1/2 inch thick rounds (see note)
- salt and pepper
- 1 clove garlic, halved
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Nutrients
- Calories: 221.7
- Calories from Fat: 94 g
- Total Fat: 10.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 11.8 mg
- Sodium: 401.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 25.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
- Sugars: 2.7 g
- Protein: 6.8 g
Grilled Panzanella Salad
This is an Italian salad which uses toasted (or grilled) day old bread, like a bruschetta, tossed in with the veggies…
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Ingredients
- 3 ounces baby arugula (6 cups)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
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Nutrients
- Calories: 43.5
- Calories from Fat: 41 g
- Total Fat: 4.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 52.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 0.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
- Sugars: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0.4 g
Arugula with Lemon and Olive Oil
Try this fresh summer salad from Gourmet. Would be great to serve at your next cookout!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced and sautéed
- 1⁄2 cup red pepper
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, pureed
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1⁄2 white onion, diced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon creole mustard
- 1⁄4 cup white vinegar
- 3⁄4 cup salad oil
- 1⁄4 cup parsley
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon thyme
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Nutrients
- Calories: 855.9
- Calories from Fat: 475 g
- Total Fat: 52.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 12.7 g
- Cholesterol: 51.6 mg
- Sodium: 2349.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 66.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.2 g
- Sugars: 4.2 g
- Protein: 28.3 g
Cajun Pasta Salad
This pasta salad recipe comes from the Court of Two Sisters in New Orleans.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup celery, thinly sliced
- 1⁄2 cup onion, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup seedless grapes, sliced
- 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
- 1⁄2 cup toasted almond
- romaine lettuce or Boston lettuce
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Nutrients
- Calories: 418.4
- Calories from Fat: 192 g
- Total Fat: 21.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
- Cholesterol: 82.6 mg
- Sodium: 788 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 27.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
- Sugars: 17.7 g
- Protein: 31.5 g
Two Sisters’ Chicken Salad
I hope you enjoy this recipe from the Court of Two Sisters in New Orleans. Prep time includes time to chill.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup orange, peeled and sliced into rounds (2 oranges)
- 1 cup fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 1⁄4 cup radish, thinly sliced
- 1⁄4 cup oil-cured black olive, pitted and slivered
- 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, shaved
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon fennel seed, toasted and crushed
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 4 cups arugula, cleaned and torn into bite-sized pieces
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Nutrients
- Calories: 111.8
- Calories from Fat: 57 g
- Total Fat: 6.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 5.5 mg
- Sodium: 468.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 11.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
- Sugars: 6.5 g
- Protein: 3.9 g
Citrus-Fennel Salad
From Cuisine at Home.
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Ingredients
- 1 - 1 1⁄2 lb fresh asparagus
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 3⁄4 cup olive oil
- 1⁄4 cup vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- 2 tablespoons shallots or 2 tablespoons spring onions, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh tarragon, chopped (1/2 tsp dried tarragon)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 433
- Calories from Fat: 392 g
- Total Fat: 43.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 106 mg
- Sodium: 120.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 6.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
- Sugars: 2.7 g
- Protein: 6.2 g
Asparagus Vinaigrette
Fresh asparagus with a lovely vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup ketchup
- 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons yellow onions, grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili in adobo, minced (or to taste)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt
- 1 lb flank steak, trimmed
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (for searing)
- 1 (10 ounce) bag mixed romaine lettuce or (10 ounce) bag lettuce salad greens
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup corn chips, coarsely crumbled
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained, rinsed
- 1⁄2 cup cilantro leaf
- 1⁄4 cup scallion, sliced
- sour cream
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Nutrients
- Calories: 217.2
- Calories from Fat: 99 g
- Total Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.4 g
- Cholesterol: 42.7 mg
- Sodium: 166.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 14.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
- Sugars: 5.9 g
- Protein: 15.8 g
Fajita Salad
This makes a beautiful layered Fajita Salad. Arrange the ingredients in a glass bowl - to show off the tiers. Very…
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Ingredients
- 2 cups French bread, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
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Nutrients
- Calories: 561.8
- Calories from Fat: 203 g
- Total Fat: 22.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 12.4 g
- Cholesterol: 52.5 mg
- Sodium: 1454.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 67.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4 g
- Sugars: 0.6 g
- Protein: 21.1 g
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Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup port wine
- 1⁄3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1⁄4 cup finely chopped shallot (1 large)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- fresh ground pepper
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Nutrients
- Calories: 617.4
- Calories from Fat: 254 g
- Total Fat: 28.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 958.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 56.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
- Sugars: 39.4 g
- Protein: 3.2 g
Balsamic Port Drizzle
Ruby-red Port give this dressing a sophisticated sweetness ad depth that makes it ideal for drizzling over dark greens topped with…
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Ingredients
- 1⁄3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1⁄3 cup chopped of fresh mint
- 1⁄8 teaspoon salt, to taste
- fresh ground pepper
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Nutrients
- Calories: 950.5
- Calories from Fat: 875 g
- Total Fat: 97.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 630.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
- Sugars: 8.5 g
- Protein: 2.8 g
Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette
The sunny fresh flavors of tart lemon and cool mint combine to make a lively dressing that adds sparkle to salads…
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Ingredients
- 2⁄3 cup tomato juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons coarse grain mustard
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- fresh ground pepper
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Nutrients
- Calories: 36.8
- Calories from Fat: 30 g
- Total Fat: 3.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 128 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 1.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
- Sugars: 0.7 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
Tomato Herb Dressing
Tomato juice replaces much of the oil and helps this French-style dressing coat the salad greens. In addition to crisp lettuce…
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 -3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1⁄4 teaspoon onion, grated
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 2 ounces blue cheese
- 1⁄4 teaspoon parsley flakes
- 1⁄4 teaspoon chives
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Nutrients
- Calories: 687.3
- Calories from Fat: 362 g
- Total Fat: 40.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 25.7 g
- Cholesterol: 116.1 mg
- Sodium: 3086.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 14.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
- Sugars: 1.8 g
- Protein: 65.4 g
Cottage Cheese Dip
Excellent dip for your next veggie tray.
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Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- 1⁄2 ounce parmesan cheese, finely grated (1/4 cup)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄2 cup olive oil
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Nutrients
- Calories: 1578.6
- Calories from Fat: 1513 g
- Total Fat: 168.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 26.1 g
- Cholesterol: 18.7 mg
- Sodium: 2084.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 11.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
- Sugars: 7.6 g
- Protein: 9.2 g
Parmesan Balsamic Vinaigrette
Nice touch to your next tossed salad!
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Ingredients
- 1⁄2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 large tomatoes
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- fresh ground pepper
- 1⁄2 cup fresh basil, shredded or chopped
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Nutrients
- Calories: 185
- Calories from Fat: 138 g
- Total Fat: 15.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.9 g
- Cholesterol: 29.9 mg
- Sodium: 434.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 3.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
- Sugars: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
Fresh Mozzarella-Tomato-Basil Salad
Love this combination! Cook time is chill time. From Southern Living.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup walnut halves
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- canola oil
- salt
- 1 lb beef tenderloin
- 1⁄4 cup canola oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 teaspoons orange zest, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned
- 1⁄2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups watercress leaves
- 1 cup of fresh mint
- 1 bunch fresh spinach, trimmed
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Nutrients
- Calories: 790.4
- Calories from Fat: 568 g
- Total Fat: 63.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 12.9 g
- Cholesterol: 97.5 mg
- Sodium: 663.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 22.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.1 g
- Sugars: 10.3 g
- Protein: 38.4 g
Sweet and Tangy Beef Salad
This recipe was originally posted by a former Zaar member.
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Ingredients
- 1⁄3 cup sugar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1⁄2 ounces white vinegar
- 1⁄2 cup olive oil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1⁄2 tablespoon onion juice
- 1⁄2 tablespoon poppy seed
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Nutrients
- Calories: 1253
- Calories from Fat: 993 g
- Total Fat: 110.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 15.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 1168.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 68.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
- Sugars: 67.4 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
Poppy Seed Dressing
I like to use this on spinach salad.
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese
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Nutrients
- Calories: 375.8
- Calories from Fat: 369 g
- Total Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0.4 mg
- Sodium: 879.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 2.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
- Sugars: 2.2 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
Italian Salad Dressing
This is the salad dressing I grew up with that my mom created. As a child, I didn't realize there were…
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Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced thinly
- 1 small tomatoes, cut into small wedges
- 3 green onions, sliced thinly including little green top
- 1⁄2 cup cider vinegar
- 1⁄4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
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Nutrients
- Calories: 74.9
- Calories from Fat: 2 g
- Total Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 12.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 15.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
- Sugars: 10.8 g
- Protein: 1.8 g
Bev’s Marinated Cucumber Salad
We love fresh vegetables in the summer! This simple recipe allows you to use your garden tomatoes and cucumbers very simply…
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- salt
- 1 1⁄2 lbs mixed tomatoes, chopped (cherry, plum, grape, any home-grown)
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
- 1⁄2 sweet onion, finely chopped (such as Vidalia)
- 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 8 green pimento stuffed olives, sliced
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce hearts
- 2 ounces feta, crumbled (about 1/3 cup)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 298.5
- Calories from Fat: 221 g
- Total Fat: 24.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.3 g
- Cholesterol: 13.4 mg
- Sodium: 186.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.1 g
- Sugars: 8.1 g
- Protein: 5.9 g
Tomato and Avocado Salad
A great way to use your summer vegetables. The olives add an unexpected salty flavor. Could be served as a main…
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Ingredients
- 1 (1 lb) can cut green beans, drained
- 1 (1 lb) can cut wax beans, drained
- 1 (1 lb) can kidney bean, drained
- 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup vinegar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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Nutrients
- Calories: 271
- Calories from Fat: 114 g
- Total Fat: 12.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 1008.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 35 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.3 g
- Sugars: 19.8 g
- Protein: 5.8 g
Bev’s Three Bean Salad
When the weather gets warm, this salad becomes a regular dish on our table. A great light salad for picnics or…
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Ingredients
- 1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
- 5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1⁄2 lb bacon, fried and crumbled
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 (12 -16 ounce) jar of your favorite refrigerated poppy seed dressing
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Nutrients
- Calories: 754.7
- Calories from Fat: 582 g
- Total Fat: 64.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 21.2 g
- Cholesterol: 543.4 mg
- Sodium: 1169.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 10.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
- Sugars: 4.1 g
- Protein: 31.9 g
My Favorite Spinach Salad
We enjoy having salad for supper. This recipe is a favorite and is quite filling. This is my version of the…
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Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped cooked chicken
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup celery, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped finely
- red grapes, seedless, very small
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Nutrients
- Calories: 195.3
- Calories from Fat: 172 g
- Total Fat: 19.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 20.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 4.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
- Sugars: 1.2 g
- Protein: 4.6 g
Bev’s Delicious Chicken Salad
This is the chicken salad recipe that is so delicious that I don't bother making any other anymore. If I have…
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Ingredients
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon water
- 4 cups gourmet salad greens
- 1/4 cup crumbled Stilton cheese or 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 4 slices French bread
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Nutrients
- Calories: 240.5
- Calories from Fat: 51 g
- Total Fat: 5.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
- Cholesterol: 6.3 mg
- Sodium: 508.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 39.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
- Sugars: 4.1 g
- Protein: 8 g
Strawberry and Stilton Salad
Beautiful, light and tasty! From Cooking Light Magazine.
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Ingredients
- 3⁄4 cup asian-style dressing
- 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
- 1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups yellow peppers or 2 cups green bell peppers (mixed)
- 2 - 2 1⁄2 lbs rotisserie chicken, meat torn into bite-size pieces (about 4 cups)
- 1⁄2 cup honey-roasted peanuts
- 1 mango, peeled, pitted, sliced
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Nutrients
- Calories: 681.4
- Calories from Fat: 399 g
- Total Fat: 44.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 11.5 g
- Cholesterol: 170.1 mg
- Sodium: 254.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 21.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.6 g
- Sugars: 15.6 g
- Protein: 50 g
Asian Chicken Salad with Roasted Peanuts
I just found this recipe in Bon Appétit. It looks so delicious I simply had to share it!
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces blue cheese or 4 ounces Roquefort cheese
- 3 cups mayonnaise
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Nutrients
- Calories: 127.3
- Calories from Fat: 78 g
- Total Fat: 8.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.6 g
- Cholesterol: 23.8 mg
- Sodium: 461 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 4.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
- Sugars: 3.1 g
- Protein: 8.2 g
Mary’s Blue Cheese Dressing
A recipe passed down from my Mother-in-law.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh spinach, torn
- 1 head lettuce, torn
- 6 large hard-cooked eggs, sliced
- 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen English peas, thawed
- 1 cup mayonnaise or 1 cup salad dressing
- 1⁄2 cup commercial sour cream
- 1⁄4 ounce package buttermilk-mayonnaise dressing mix
- chopped parsley
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Nutrients
- Calories: 278.1
- Calories from Fat: 194 g
- Total Fat: 21.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.6 g
- Cholesterol: 123.7 mg
- Sodium: 400.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 10.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Sugars: 3.1 g
- Protein: 10.8 g
Deluxe Layered Salad
Beautiful addition to any picnic or when serving a crowd!
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Ingredients
- 1 (13 1/2 ounce) can pineapple tidbits
- 2 packages orange Jell-O
- 1 cup hot orange juice
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 pint Orange sherbet, softened
- 2 cans mandarin oranges, drained
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Nutrients
- Calories: 186.3
- Calories from Fat: 49 g
- Total Fat: 5.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
- Cholesterol: 10.1 mg
- Sodium: 105.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 32.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
- Sugars: 27.5 g
- Protein: 2.8 g
Mom’s Orange Soufflé Salad
This is a wonderful addition to any special occasion. I think you will love it as much as we do!
