Hearty vegetable salad- the potatoes are a nice addition. 1 cup dried brown or green lentils4 cups water1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed2 medium russet potatoes (about 10 ounces each)1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons dried onion flakes1 teaspoon...
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Mediterranean Black Lentil Salad
A great summer side salad- or a meal. Prep time: 20 minutes; total time: 30 minutes Salad ingredients: 1 cup dry black lentils2 cups spinach, chopped1 cup parsley, chopped1 cup diced, seeded cucumber1/2 cup diced red bell pepper1/3 cup crumbled feta cheesesalt &...
CSA Challenge: Kohlrabi Slaw with Avocado Dressing
Kohlrabi was described to me as radish-like, but I think it's much tastier! Prep: 25 minutes Ingredients 4 or 5 small kohlrabies, about 1 pound ½ avocado 5 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1/3 cup sour cream or yogurt ½ teaspoon sea salt 1½...
Curried Chicken Salad
Summer go-to salad. You start by roasting 3 whole chicken breasts (bone-in, skin on) in a 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes, or use the rotisserie chicken for quicker prep. Original recipe from Ina Garten Barefoot Contessa. Start to finish (using rotisserie chicken):...
Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Jalapeno
I originally found this recipe as a "relish" for another dish, but it makes a great salad, too. Start to finish: 10 minutes. Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds 2 medium tomatoes, diced into small...
Watermelon Salad with Mint
Sweet, cooling summer salad. Prep: 20 minutes Ingredients 1 (5-pound) watermelon 1 Vidalia or other sweet onion ¼ cup red wine vinegar Salt and pepper ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 6 whole mint sprigs...
Easy Vinaigrette
Almost as easy as buying a jar of pre-made salad dressing from the store. In fact, take an empty jar of pre-made dressing, wash it out well, and use it to make this vinaigrette. Prep/Start-to-finish: 5 minutes Ingredients 3 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon...
Chinese Chicken Salad
A go-to salad for a summer lunch, great for entertaining. Prep time: 15 minutes; Start-to-finish time: 30 minutes. Allow extra time for chilling to improve flavor. Ingredients 1 rotisserie chicken, diced, about 2 cups 1 napa cabbage (also called Chinese cabbage),...
Freekeh Salad with Chicken, Peaches and Tarragon
Love this grain! I had never heard of it, but it has a strong flavor that adds a lot to this salad. It took me a while to find, and I tried the recipe with couscous, which was ok, but the grain made a huge difference. Prep Times Prep: 15 Minutes Cook: 20 Minutes...
