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Tomatoes with Pepper Salsa

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...

Tomatoes with Pepper Salsa

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...

Sweet Potato Salad with Olives

4 medium sweet potatoes, cut in bite-size pieces 1 bunch green onions, sliced (white part only) 1/2 cup pimento-stuffed olives, sliced 1/4 cup mayonnaise or plain yogurt 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 teaspoon ground cumin Tabasco sauce to taste (start with a about 1/4...

Sweet Potato-Cranberry Salad

2 pounds sweet potatoes, cut in 1/2" chunks 1 small red onion, chopped 1 cup chopped celery ½ cup dried cranberries 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard 2 tablespoons mango chutney 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt, or more to taste 2 tablespoons lemon juice or cider...

Sushi Salad

For the dressing or dipping sauce: 1 teaspoon prepared wasabi, OR 1 teaspoon powdered wasabi mixed with a little water to make a paste 1/4 cup soy sauce, or to taste Combine these ingredients and set aside. For the salad: 3 cups cooked brown rice or barley 1/2 cup...