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...
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...
Gabe’s Favorite Potato Salad
I never peel potatoes for salads. The skins of the red ones are pretty in a salad and if you throw them away, you waste their fiber. Just scrub the potatoes with one of those plastic scouring pads. 6 red potatoes 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup...
Fruity Seafood Salad
1 7-ounce packet salmon or tuna, 2 cups cooked shrimps, or any other cooked seafood of your choice 1 small fresh pineapple cut in bite-size pieces, or 1 can pineapple tidbits, drained 1 small cantaloupe, cut in bite-size pieces 1 cup grapes, halved if large 2 kiwi...
Fruity-Nutty Salad
2 oranges or 6 tangerines or clementines, peeled and cut in bite-size pieces 2 tart apples, cut in bite-size chunks 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 bunch green onions, sliced (white part) 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots 2 cups cooked, chilled wild rice...
Fennel Salad with Clementines
1 large or 3 small fennel bulbs 10 clementines 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons fennel seeds 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 clove garlic, minced pinch cayenne, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste Freshly ground black pepper to taste Trim the fennel bulbs,...