Two-Bean Cabbage Slaw
1 16-ounce can red kidney beans, drained 1 16-ounce can chick peas, drained 1 small head cabbage, slivered 1 small onion, chopped 1 green or red bell pepper, chopped 1 tablespoon fennel seeds Peppercorn ranch or other light dressing of your choice Combine the...
Tropical Shrimp Salad
1 pound small shrimp, cooked and peeled 1 cup celery, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 cup baby carrots, sliced crosswise 1 10-ounce bag baby spinach leaves 1/2 cup cilantro or flat parsley leaves, chopped 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 teaspoon grated lime rind 1/4...
Tossed Seafood Salad
For the dressing: 1/4 cup rice vinegar Juice of one lemon or lime 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot Freshly ground pepper to taste For the salad: 1 pound cooked or canned seafood of your...
Tomatoes with Pepper Salsa
1 green or red bell pepper, chopped fine 6 green onions, minced (white part) 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup cilantro or Italian parsley leaves, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, or to taste ½ teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 tablespoons...
Tomato-Mint Salad
1/4 cup tarragon vinegar 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon sugar (optional) 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/2 cup chopped mint 6 large vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced 3 cucumbers, sliced Romaine lettuce Mint leaves for garnish Combine the...
Tomatoes with Cucumber and Onion
4 tomatoes, sliced (home-grown if possible!) 2 cucumbers, sliced 1 red onion, diced 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves About 1/4 cup of Italian dressing, oil and vinegar, or the dressing of your choice Freshly ground black pepper Combine all ingredients and serve with...
Tomatoes and Basil
Sliced vine-ripened tomatoes Chopped fresh basil leaves Rice wine vinegar Freshly ground black pepper to taste Combine the ingredients in any quantity you wish.
Tofu Caesar Salad Dressing
4 garlic cloves, peeled 2 tablespoons Dijon style prepared mustard 1 package (12 ounces) tofu ¼ cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce or Asian fish sauce, or more to taste 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until...
Tabbouleh
So good, your friends will think you bought it at a Lebanese deli. 1 cup bulgur (cracked wheat) Water to cover 1 onion, chopped 6 green onions, white parts only, sliced thin 1 cup chopped Italian parsley 1/4 cup mint, chopped Juice of one lemon 2 tomatoes, chopped 1/2...
Sweet Potato Salad with Pineapple
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2" cubes 2 stalks celery, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 bunch green onions, white part, sliced 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple, cut into 1/2" tidbits 1 cup cooked, chilled barley (see note) 1 cup mayonnaise or plain...