Description If you are looking for a balanced vegetarian meal that is easy to make but full of flavor, then I recommend this earthy, yet tangy chickpea and quinoa salad. Ingredients ½ cup dry garbanzo beans (chickpeas) ½ cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed 1 cup water ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 shallot, chopped 1 clove … Read more
Description This quick and easy salad is good to take to gatherings or just eat for a quick lunch. Use whatever pasta shape you have on hand. Ingredients 12 ounces rotelle pasta 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas 1 onion, chopped ½ cup mayonnaise 1 dash hot pepper sauce Prep Time: 15 mins Cook … Read more
Description A flavorful diversion from the run-of-the-mill Italian pasta salad. I like to serve this with grilled, fried, or barbecued chicken, and a crusty artisan bread. I would double the portions if you want to have leftovers when serving 4 or more; this goes fast in my home! Enjoy! Ingredients 1 cup bow-tie pasta 1 ½ … Read more
Description A spinach salad that makes everyone love spinach! Ingredients 5 cups fresh spinach, rinsed and dried 1 cup bean sprouts 2 clementines, peeled and segmented ⅓ cup sliced fresh mushrooms ⅓ cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 pinch garlic powder Instructions Tear the spinach into bite-size pieces and toss in a large … Read more
Description This fruit salad tastes exactly like that fake, red fruit punch mix, only with really healthy, delicious ingredients! Our son loved it, and so did we! It is the perfect summer treat. Ingredients 1 cup green grapes, some halved and some whole 8 fresh strawberries, chopped 1 fresh peach, chopped ½ cup fresh blueberries … Read more
Description A quick and easy chickpea salad made with leftover vegetables–red cabbage, tomatoes, and onions. I used a sun-dried tomato and tahini salad dressing, though any kind could be substituted. Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 cup chopped red cabbage ½ cup chopped tomato 1 tablespoon chopped onion salt and pepper … Read more
Description A colorful and refreshing summer salad. An excellent option for vegetarians. Ingredients 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15 ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained ½ cup green olives, sliced 1 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped ½ English cucumber, diced 6 plum tomatoes – cored, seeded and diced … Read more
Description This is perfect for any potluck. This salad packs a lot of flavor and is very hearty. You will get rave reviews with this one. Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) package radiatore pasta ¼ cup sesame seeds ¼ cup salad oil ¾ cup soy sauce ½ cup white wine vinegar 3 ½ tablespoons sugar 2 cups … Read more
Description No mayonnaise in this potato-corn salad. This different presentation is pretty with small skin-on whole potatoes that you smash. If desired, cover and chill up to 24 hours. Bring to room temperature at least 1 hour before serving. If needed, toss with additional olive oil and vinegar before serving. Ingredients 2 pounds small Yukon … Read more
Description Romaine, blue cheese, chopped pears, walnuts, and red onions, combined with a tangy dressing, make this salad unforgettable. It is a sure hit worth trying! Ingredients ⅓ cup ketchup ½ cup distilled white vinegar ¾ cup white sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 cup canola oil 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped 4 ounces crumbled blue … Read more