1 pear, cored and cubed
1 banana, peeled and cubed
3 strawberries, deleaved and cubed
1 orange with seeds, peel, and white parts removed, cubed
1/2 c Greek yogurt
1/4 c cream
1/4 t vanilla
2 T watermelon rind preserves
Mix, wait 20 minutes, serve.
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Traditional Mexican Side Salad
SIMPLE SALAD
Combine finely shredded cabbage, diced radish, tomato, cilantro, and avocado (optional), and a squeeze of lime juice.
SALAD FOR MOJARRA FRITA
Juice of large lemon or 3 limes
1 t white sugar
4 T white vinegar
salt and pepper
pinch of cumin
1/2 head green cabbage, shredded
1 carrot, grated
2-3 medium tomatos, diced
1/4 c chopped cilantro
mix the first 4 ingredients first then mix with vegetables. Refrigerate 30 min before serving.
Three Bean Salad
1 15 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 15 oz can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
2 c fresh or frozen green beans cut into 1 inch pieces then steamed for 3-5 min and drained
1/4 c red onion very thinly sliced
2 T chopped frosh parsley or 1 t dried
1/3 c apple cider vinegar
2 T sugar
1/4 c olive oil
1/2 t kosher salt
1/4 t pepper
Mix everything together. Best served after sitting in the fridge a few hours.
Cucumber Tomato Salad
Tomatoes with Balsamic Vinegar and Goat Cheese
garden tomatoes
crumbled goat cheese
pinch of salt
balsamic vinegar
fresh basil leaves finely chopped
a little olive oil
An online recipe: https://www.framedcooks.com/2019/07/rustic-tomato-goat-cheese-salad.html
Cucumber Radish Salad (Mango/Peach)
1 cucumber, partially peeled and cut to 1/2 slices
5 radishes, diced
juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 c yogurt
1/4 c cream
1/2 t dried dill leaves
1/4 t salt
Mix and serve.
Can substitute mango and/or peaches for the cucumber/radish and fresh mint leaves for the dill. Reduce the salt.
Kale Slaw
3 c shredded kale
2 c shredded cabbage (red, green)
1/2 c shredded carrots
1/2 c shredded cilantro leaves (or parsley or fresh basil or chives)
1/3 c sunflower seeds
poppyseed dressing (OR dressing of 2 T olive oil, 2 T apple cider vinegar, 1 T Dijon mustard or honey, 1/8 t salt, 1/4 t pepper; OR olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste)
Combine dressing ingredients and shake in a small jar until emulsified. Mix remaining ingredients and then dress and toss.
Tomato Basil Salad
1 c diced tomato
7 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
olives, artichoke hearts and/or green onions (optional)
1 T balsamic vinegar
1 T olive oil
1/8 t salt
1/8 t pepper
mix vinegar, oil, salt, pepper and pour over remaining ingredients.
Peanut Butter Banana Fruit Salad
Equal parts peanut butter, plain yogurt, cream
Bananas, sliced
Apples or pears, diced
Shredded coconut, sliced almonds, or chopped peanuts
Mix the first ingredients in a bowl then fold in fruit and nuts.
Cruciferous Slaw
DRESSING:
Mix in a large bowl and whisk to combine –
1/3 c mayonnaise
2 t vinegar
2 t lemon juice
2 t honey
1/8 t salt
1/8 t pepper
SALAD:
Add to a bowl bowl, mix well and let sit for an hour in the fridge (or half hour @ room temp) –
4 c shredded cruciferous vegetables (mix of broc, caulif & cabbage)
1/3 c raisins, craisins, or dried currants, chopped in half
3 scallions, green and white parts, diced
1/2 c sliced almonds, toasted in dry cast iron pan with 1 T sugar
Kelly’s Fruit Salad
1 large or 2 small cans mandarin oranges, drained
2 pears, cubed
2 bananas, sliced
1/2 c ground coconut
1 c cream or to taste
Combine all and eat immediately (warm).
Serves about 6.
Salad Idea’s
- Romaine lettuce, diced radishes (~fine), diced cucumber, rinsed chickpeas (one of Amy’s favorites)
- fresh spinach, sliced strawberries, chopped walnuts, feta
- green leaf lettuce, grated carrots, iceberg lettuce, sliced hard-boiled egg
- romaine lettuce, dried cranberries, diced celery, grated Parmesan
- shredded cabbage, halved cherry tomatoes, a squeeze of lime juice, kidney or black beans
- green leaf lettuce, sliced tomatoes, olives, feta
- fresh spinach, mandarin orange segments, crunchy chow mein noodles, sliced almonds
- lettuce, shredded purple cabbage, cauliflower, cheddar
- lettuce, sliced pepperoncini, cucumber, and hard-boiled egg
- fresh spinach, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, feta
- green leaf lettuce, sliced tomatoes and avocado, chopped chicken breast
- alfalfa sprouts, diced cooked beets and jicama, chickpeas
- snow peas, sliced apple, mandarin orange sections, peanuts
- fresh spinach, diced cooked beets, capers, cottage cheese
- lettuce, purple grapes, feta, chickpeas
- lettuce, diced red bell pepper, green grapes, feta