Italian Vegetable Pasta Salad 16 oz penne 1 bag (16 oz frozen Italian vegetables, thawed) 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup good olive oil 2 cloves garlic (grated) 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 cup diced sweet red bell pepper 1/4 cup diced green onions 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil 1/4 … Read more
Classic Gazpacho 2 ripe tomatoes (diced small (capture the juice)) 2 young fresh cucumbers (seedless or seeds removed, peeled, diced small) 2 green spring onions (finely chopped) 1/2 cup tomato-vegetable juice sea salt and black pepper to taste drizzle olive oil drizzle white wine vinegar Put all the ingredients in a large glass bowl. Stir … Read more
Tangy Dressed Tuna Rice Salad 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups cooked brown rice (cooled) 2 celery stalks (chopped fine) 2 green onions (chopped) 2 fresh Roma tomatoes (diced) 2 cans (5 oz ea white tuna … Read more
Citrus Wild Brown Rice Salad 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 Tbsp white rice vinegar 1/2 Tbsp real orange juice 1 tsp soy sauce salt and black pepper to taste 1/2 cup cooked brown rice (chilled) 1/2 cup cooked wild rice (chilled) 2 green onions (chopped) 1 celery stalk (chopped fine) 1/2 red bell pepper … Read more
Red Bell Pepper Jicama Slaw 2 large limes (juiced) 1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1/2 cup olive oil salt and pepper 1 jicama (peeled and cut into very thin strips) 1 red bell pepper (cleaned and cut into very thin strips) 1 green onion (chopped) Whisk together the lime juice, hot … Read more
Black Bean And Corn Quinoa Toss 2 -15 oz cans black beans (rinsed and drained well) 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes (quartered) 2 cups cooked quinoa 1 small red onion (finely diced) 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 ripe avocado (pitted, peeled, and diced) 1 Tbsp olive … Read more
Thai Broccoli Chicken Salad 2 Tbsp natural peanut butter 2 tsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp water 2 cups fresh broccoli florets (cut small) 1 cup frozen sweet peas (thawed) 1/4 cup diced green onion 2 cups cooked shredded chicken 1 cup mandarin oranges finely shredded cabbage for serving (optional) In large … Read more
Black Eyed Pea And Corn Salad 2 – 15 oz cans black eyed peas 1 – 15 oz corn 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley salt and pepper to taste 8 oz cooked brown rice (chilled) 2 stalks celery (diced fine) 2 green onions (diced fine) 1 small … Read more
Easy Eastern Cole Slaw 1 garlic clove (pressed) 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp soy sauce dash red pepper flakes 1 – 12 oz bag cole slaw mix (shredded cabbage) 1 cucumber (cut into very thin strips) 1 red bell pepper (cut into very thin strips) 4 green onions (sliced thin … Read more
Cannellini Greek Salad 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 tsp dried oregano flakes 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/8 tsp kosher salt 1 -15 oz can cannellini (drained then rinsed) 1 Roma tomato (diced) 1/4 cup diced sweet onion 1/4 cup diced green pepper 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup chopped … Read more
Chicken Artichoke Salad 2 tsp lemon 1/2 tsp coarse brown or Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp finely chopped dill 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil salt and pepper 3 cups mixed greens 3/4 cup chopped artichoke hearts (jarred) 1 cup chopped cooked chicken 1 cucumber (diced) 1 carrot (diced) 1 green onion (chopped) 1 Roma tomato … Read more
Black Bean Spinach Salad 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 – 15 oz. cans black beans (drained and rinsed) 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes 1/4 cup shredded cheese 1/4 cup diced onion 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 4 cups chopped spinach Whisk together lime … Read more