31 east salad Recipes

garlic and herb couscous mix (i use near east brand and herb flavor), green pepper, diced, red pepper, diced, orange bell pepper, diced, green onion, sliced thin, corn, drained, black olives, sliced, italian salad dressing (i use wish bone brand)

near east taboule wheat salad, boiling water, olive oil, tomato, chopped, fresh basil, chopped, fresh parsley, chopped, red onions or 1/2 white onion, diced, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper, to taste, romaine lettuce leaf , if desired

dijon mustard, honey, water, teriyaki sauce, grated, peeled ginger, minced garlic, yellow or orange bell pepper (or half each for added color !), boneless sirloin or flank steak, sliced thinly, mixed salad greens, washed & torn, green onions, thinly shredded, chopped, dry-roasted peanuts

seasoned rice vinegar, soy sauce, ground ginger, cooked chicken, chopped, cabbage, shredded, carrot, shredded, green onions, sliced, sesame seeds, toasted

rice pilaf mix , such as near east original rice pilaf, reduced-sodium chicken broth, pitted kalamata olives, sliced, chopped flat leaf parsley, chopped green onions, pine nuts, toasted, chopped cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, olive oil, dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, ground cumin

fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut in 2-inch pieces, soy sauce, brown sugar, olive oil

english cucumber, onion (red or yellow ), garlic clove, minced, yogurt (or sourcream), vinegar, sunflower oil (or olive oil), salt and pepper, sugar , to taste, dill, chopped

tomatoes, seeded, chopped and drained (if available, use heirloom tomatoes-i sliced the tomatoes instead), cucumbers , sliced lengthwise, then thinly sliced (if organic, no peeling necessary) or 2 medium lemon , sliced (i like a combination of the two cucumber varieties), green onions, sliced (including the white part), fresh lime juice (not reconstituted !), lime zest, for garnish (optional)

boneless skinless cooked chicken, diced (you can also use leftover chicken or pork which is a great way to clean out your cabinet), olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, quick cooking couscous, i like near east brand but you can use any kind you like , and i also cook it in vegetable broth to a (follow directions on the package), dried shiitake mushroom (1 package of the shitake mushrooms, i rehydrate in hot boiling water and get out approximately 1 cup), fresh shiitake mushroom, thin sliced, edamame, shelled (i find them right in the grocery store freezer section), scallions, diced fine, olive oil to saute the vegetables, sesame oil, vegetable oil, soy sauce, mushrooms , water from the shitakis, red pepper flakes (to taste), honey, toasted sesame seeds, kosher salt , to taste, ground black pepper , to taste

near east tabouli mix , wheat mixed salad greens, olive oil, crumbled feta cheese, tomato, chopped, chopped fresh basil, lemon juice, romaine lettuce leaf, lemon wedge

couscous with toasted pine nuts (such as near east), chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained, curry powder, light honey-mustard salad dressing (such as maple grove farms), sliced green onions, pepper

eggplants, onion, garlic clove (optional), mayonnaise or 1 -2 tbsp miracle whip or 1 -2 tbsp salad oil

near east rice pilaf, rinsed and drained chickpeas, roasted red peppers or 1 jar sliced in pieces, thawed frozen peas, quartered artichokes, scallions sliced on the diagonal, red or white wine vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic pressed, honey, fresh chopped parsley, olive oil, salt and pepper

rice vinegar, gingerroot (minced ), sugar, soy sauce, dried shrimp, canola oil, cabbage (shredded ), carrot (peeled, shredded ), green onions (minced ), sesame seeds (toasted )

water, uncooked wheat couscous (such as near east ), chopped seeded plum tomato, minced fresh parsley, minced fresh mint, lemon juice, olive oil, salt

tabbouleh mix (such as near east ), boiling water, grated fresh lemon rind, fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, chopped romaine lettuce, crumbled feta cheese with basil and sun-dried tomatoes, chopped plum tomato (about 2), chopped fresh mint, crushed red pepper, navy beans, rinsed and drained

low-sodium chicken broth, kosher salt, couscous (recommended: near east ), extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, peeled and crushed, ricotta salata cheese , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, cucumber, peeled, seeded , and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, grated parmesan, chopped fresh basil leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, zest and juice from 1/2 large lemon, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

cooked sushi rice, cooled (nishiki is really good), celery, thinly sliced, shrimp, shelled and cooked, green onion, chopped (and tops ), seasoned rice vinegar (marukan gourmet), butter lettuce leaves (or other lettuce), avocado, toasted sesame seeds, for garnish, wasabi powder, prepared (paste)