Curried Fruit Salad
1 cup seedless grapes, halved if large 1 orange, 2 tangerines or 6 clementines, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces 2 bananas, sliced 1 tart apple, cored and chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1/2 cup golden raisins 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 teaspoon mild curry powder...
Cuban Mango Salad
1 small sweet onion, chopped 2 large mangoes, peeled and chopped 1 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups cooked, chilled brown rice or barley 1/2 cup chopped cilantro or Italian parsley 1/4 cup rice vinegar or other mild vinegar, to taste 1 teaspoon...
Cranberry-Wild Rice Salad
1 cup dried cranberries 4 cups cooked wild rice, chilled 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion 1 6-ounce can water chestnuts, drained and chopped 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained 1/2 cup chopped flat (Italian) parsley 1/2 cup rice vinegar or other mild vinegar, to taste...
Confetti Salad
1 spaghetti squash, cooked 1 large green pepper, cut in 1/2" pieces 1 large red bell pepper, cut in 1/2" pieces 1 bunch green onions, sliced 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds For the dressing, mix together: 1/4 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon hot Chinese...
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...