Salad Nicoise
[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 4 servings 8 ounces fresh tuna 8 small red potatoes pound fresh green beans 10 cherry tomatoes cup white beans (if using canned, rinsed and drained) 1 egg 1 serving roasted peppers and onions 1 serving garlic and mustard dressing 1 head Boston lettuce …
Zucchini-Orzo Soup
[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 8 servings 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (no salt added), with liquid 2 teaspoons vegetable broth base (recommended brand: Better than Bouillon) 1 small onion, chopped 2 carrots, sliced 3 stalks celery, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 cup whole-wheat orzo, dry 2 small zucchinis, sliced …
Beet, Walnut and Mache (Lambs Lettuce) Salad
[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 1 serving serving roasted beets 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts ounce blue cheese 2 cups Mache lettuce In a medium sized salad bowl, place the Mache lettuce. If the beets are cold heat in a small frying pan (include the oil from the beets). Mix together the chopped walnuts, blue cheese and beets. Add pepper if desired and serve. …
Brown Rice, Chickpea, and Kale Salad with Ginger-Tahini Dressing
[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 8 servings 2 cups cooked brown rice (short or long grain), cooled 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained 5 cups finely chopped kale cup dried cranberries (or raisins) Juice and zest of 1 lemon 1 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame-seed paste) 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger teaspoon smoked red paprika Sea salt and black pepper (as desired) …
Cucumber Salad
[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 4 servings 4 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced 2 plum tomatoes, chopped red onion, diced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint Juice of lemon Pinch each of black pepper and cumin Mix all ingredients together. Chill before serving. …
Waldorf Salad
[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 4 servings 2 large green or other firm apples cup diced celery cup chopped walnuts 1 cup green or red seedless grapes 1 cup Greek non-fat plain yogurt 1 tablespoon lemon juice Peel, core and dice the apples into inch pieces. Cut the grapes in half. Coarsely chop the walnuts. …
Garlic and Mustard Dressing
[IMGCAP(1)] Makes 5 servings cup olive oil cup red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons Dijon style mustard 1 garlic clove Pinch of ground black pepper Using a garlic press, press one clove of garlic into a jar. Add the olive oil, vinegar, pepper, and mustard. Shake and serve. …
