Clementine-Wild Rice Salad
12 clementines, peeled and sectioned 1 6-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and drained (cut into smaller pieces if desired) 2 bunches green onions, white part, sliced thin 2 cups cooked wild rice, chilled 1 cup chopped mint leaves (optional) 1 cup chopped...
Clementine-Quinoa Salad
Note: If clementines are out of season, use orange or tangerine sections cut into bite-size pieces. 2 cups cooked quinoa, chilled 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped 8 black olives, sliced 1 small red onion,...
Clementine-Black Bean Salad
2 cups cooked barley or other whole grain of your choice, chilled 1 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 green pepper, chopped 1 bunch green onions, chopped 12 clementines, peeled and sectioned 1/4 cup honey-mustard salad dressing Butterhead or other lettuce...
Caesar Salad with Creamy Tofu Dressing
For the dressing: 4 garlic cloves, peeled 2 tablespoons Dijon style prepared mustard 1 package (12 ounces) soft 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...
California Tuna Salad
1 7-ounce packet tuna (or a 6-ounce can, drained) 1 16-ounce can kidney beans, drained 3 oranges, peeled, halved and cut into 1/4" slices 4 green onions, sliced (white part) 1/4 cup Italian dressing or plain yogurt Juice and grated peel of 1 lime 2 tablespoons chopped...
Black Bean Jumble Salad
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1 small sweet onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 green pepper, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1 t. cumin pinch cayenne, or to taste 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Freshly ground pepper to taste Combine all...
Asparagus – Shrimp Salad
For the dressing: 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced in a garlic press 1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot a few drops of bottled hot pepper sauce, to taste For the salad: 1 pound thin asparagus 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1...
Artichoke-Wild Rice Salad
1 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups cooked wild rice 2 6-ounce jars of marinated artichoke hearts, drained 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 small sweet onion, chopped 1/2 cup chopped cilantro or flat parsley 1 teaspoon chili powder pinch cayenne, to...
Vietnamese Fisherman’s Soup II
4 cups fish stock 1 onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 3 green onions, sliced 1 6" piece lemongrass, crushed, or grated rind of one lemon 1/4 t. hot pepper sauce 2 star anise 2 T. rice wine vinegar, lime or lemon juice 2 t. sugar 1 carrot, grated 1 cup pineapple...
Vietnamese Fisherman’s Soup I
4 cups fish stock 2 T. lemon or lime juice 2 T. sugar 2 large cloves roasted garlic 1 T. fish sauce 1 onion, sliced 1 carrot, grated 1 can water chestnuts, sliced 1/4 lb. shrimp, peeled and sliced in half lengthwise 1/4 lb. haddock fillet or any firm white fish, cut...