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Mix & Match Salads

Mix & Match Salads are whole meals in a salad bowl. Start with any lettuce or salad greens you like, and add ANY other ingredients from the Good Food Book: vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans and more. Try to get several different bright colors in the bowl,...

Minnesota Salad

2 cups cooked wild rice 1 cup frozen corn 1 16-ounce can small red beans, drained and rinsed 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 bunch green onions, chopped (white part) 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup rice vinegar or lemon juice, to taste 1 teaspoon mild chili...

Mexican Shrimp Salad

Mexican Shrimp Salad

1 pound cooked shrimp 2 cups small broccoli florets 1 cup baby carrots, cut in 1/2" chunks 1 pickled jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, or to taste 3 cups romaine lettuce, torn in 1" pieces 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved if large) 1 cup frozen corn 1/4 cup...

Mexican Shrimp Salad

Mediterranean Salad

4 large ripe tomatoes, diced 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and diced 1 sweet onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup plain yogurt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped Combine all ingredients and chill at least 20 minutes. 4 servings Note:...

Lentil Tabbouleh Salad

Traditional middle-eastern tabbouleh is made with cracked wheat; this recipe uses the same flavors with lentils. 4 cups cooked brown or green lentils (see note) 1 red onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 cup chopped Italian (flat) parsley 1/2 cup plain yogurt...

Kasha Salad

Buckwheat (whole kasha) is a great source of fiber and it's a delicious, quick cooking whole grain for salads. 1 cup kasha (buckwheat groats) 2 cups bouillon 1 cup broccoli florets, steamed crisp-tender 1 cucumber, chopped 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 T. fresh...

Kamut-Lentil Salad

1 cup dry green or brown lentils (see note below) 6 cups bouillon 2 cups cooked kamut, barley or other whole grain of your choice 1 bunch green onions, sliced (white parts only) 1 red bell pepper chopped 1 cup sliced baby carrots 1/4 cup light Italian dressing 1/2...

Island Barley Salad

2 cups fresh pineapple, cut in 1/2" chunks, or canned pineapple tidbits, drained 1 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups cooked, chilled barley 1/4 cup rice vinegar, or to taste 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon bottled hot red pepper relish, or to...

Mexican Shrimp Salad

Hawaiian Slaw

1 medium head cabbage, shredded 6 carrots, shredded or grated 1 16-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot 1 teaspoon. fennel seeds (optional) 1/2 cup mayonnaise Combine the ingredients and chill.  8...

Green Bean-Potato Salad

1 pound green beans 1 pound red potatoes, preferably tiny baby potatoes, unpeeled 1 red onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons wine vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried) Freshly ground pepper to taste 1/2 cup plain yogurt or...