37 evening salad Recipes

grain and wild rice blend (supermarket brand), raisins, peanut oil, walnuts, ripe tomatoes, chopped into small pieces, cucumbers, diced, red pepper, diced, red skinned dessert apple, chopped, spring onions, finely chopped (even the green bit!), garlic clove, mustard powder, white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, black pepper

extra virgin olive oil , to cover bottom of skillet, shrimp (cooked, tails off , you can even use up to 2lbs.), head bibb lettuce or 1 head butter lettuce or 1 head boston lettuce, avocados (ripe ), kirkland seasoning salt (from costco) or 3 tsp monterey steak seasoning, bacon bits, lemon juice, eggs (hard-boiled and sliced ), grape tomatoes, avocado (ripe ), lemon juice, mayonnaise, garlic clove (minced ), splenda sugar substitute, salt

chicken breast halves or 3 chicken thighs, chicken legs (drumsticks), orange juice (freshly squeezed or bottled ), olive oil, grated fresh ginger, garlic cloves (minced ), paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, freshly grated orange peel, honey (3 tbsp for basting, 2 tbsp for cabbage), orange juice (freshly squeezed or bottled ), chopped savoy cabbage, plain raw almonds, chopped green onion, potatoes (any type , evenly chopped), vegetable oil, seasoning salt

potatoes , 1kg, apples , 2 (golden delicious or granny smith), peas & carrots, or macedonia, drained weight approx 500g, gherkins, drained weight approx 400g, pickled onions, drained weight approx 200g, mayonaise and/or a bit of salad dressing, and/or a bit of vinegar (or juice from gherkins/onions) - i added mayo and a bit of vinegar, spam , or something similar, can also be replaced by cooked ham, or even beef (soup meat)

kraft* smooth peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, grated lime rind, garlic cloves, crushed, red chile, de-seeded and finely chopped, fish sauce, skinless chicken breasts , flattened to even thickness, rocket or 200 g other lettuce leaves, english cucumber , cut into ribbons with a peeler, punnet cherry tomatoes, salad dressing fat free thai lime and coriander dressing

potatoes, peeled, hard-boiled eggs, carrots, green peas, pickles , in brine (important -- use small mediterranean , which have a distinct flavor), mayonnaise (even reduced fat works great)

brown rice , rinsed three times and drained (instant or quick works, too, but not as well), water (adjust amount depending on type of rice and method used for cooking), mixed herbs, divided (herbes de provence or fine herbes, e.g.), garlic powder, divided, dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, pitted black olives, drained and rinsed (small), canned artichoke bottoms in water, drained, rinsed, and coarsely chopped, tomatoes, coarsely chopped or 2 cups grape tomatoes, carrots, shaved with a peeler into strips, stalks celery, washed and coarsely chopped, cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped, fresh parsley (chopped ), red onion, coarsely chopped , about 1 cup, roasted cashews (almonds work well, too), capers, sharp cheddar cheese, very coarsely chopped (may also use other sharp or tangy cheese, such as gruyere, feta, even blue), cooked chicken breasts, cold, coarsely chopped, mandarin orange segments, drained and rinsed, hass avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped (1 large or two small), head bronze leaf lettuce, olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, herb seasoning mix (fine herbes or some other commercial blend, your choice), lemon juice, salt & pepper

a salad recipe that looks great and tastes even better, a small bunch of fresh spinach ,cleaned and on a small plate, topped with small chunks of bleu cheese and toasted pecans, a dressing of strawberry vinaigrette or your favorite vinaigrette tops it off. crisp bacon chopped,can also be used.

thick asparagus, trimmed, mushrooms , stems trimmed even with caps, radishes , halved lengthwise and sliced thin crosswise, fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt , or to taste, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly ground black pepper to taste, watercress , coarse stems discarded, a 1/4-lb piece parmesan cheese at room temperature

thick asparagus, trimmed, mushroom , stems trimmed even with caps, radishes , halved lengthwise and sliced thin crosswise, fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, extra virgin olive oil, fresh ground black pepper, watercress , coarse stems discarded, parmesan cheese, room temperature

did you know that if you want to add vegetables to the soup you are making, they will taste so much better if you saute them first in a little butter. even though it s a little bit more work, it s worth the extra effort., what happens when you boil the soup too long the soup ends up losing its color ., i burned my soup once. have you ever done that here s a great tip to fix that. take the liquid part of your soup and pour it into a new, clean pan. then, add these ingredients: mustard, curry powder, chutney, or your 1 other of your favorite flavors. quantities are always to taste and you ll be amazed at how this tip really works, my all time favorite soup tips. every made soup that was too salty tasting all you need to do is place a raw potato into your soup pot and simmer it with the soup for about 15 minutes. not only does the potato slice absorb the extra salt, but as an added snack for the cook, it also absorbs all that flavor and becomes a fantastic taste treat, need your soup to be thicker - just sprinkle a little bit of instant mashed potato and stir in to thicken the soup. carefully continue adding the instant potatoes until you get the consistency that makes you happy., in a hurry and need to use canned broth instead of homemade give it a little extra flavor by taking your leftover chicken or meat bones and simmering it in the broth. simmer for about 15 minutes. then, strain the liquid and use the newly-flavored broth for your soup. this is a fantastic way to spice up the tinny flavor of canned broth and make it taste like its homemade., guess what a great resource a grocery store is for ready -to-use ingredients! simply make a visit to the salad bar (most large grocery chains have them now,) and gather up some of the pre-cut vegetables, cooked shrimp, and chicken or meat. how easy is that, if you have any leftovers of the pasta you cooked the night before , or even meat and vegetables - use them for instant nutritious substance for your soup. if your left over vegetables have already been cooked, simply puree them and use it as a thickener. deeeelish

garlic cloves, mayonnaise, canned rolled anchovy fillets with capers, drained, freshly grated parmesan cheese, fresh lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, olive oil, bread cubes (made from day-old bread, crusts trimmed), head romaine lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces

bumble bee albacore tuna in water (other brands may be substituted, but i prefer bumble bee), best foods mayonnaise (again , a personal preference), chopped black olives, red onion, dill pickles, fresh dill, lemon pepper seasoning, dried mustard

elbow macaroni, dill pickles, minced, black olives, minced, green onions, chopped (to taste), mayonnaise (add more to taste), yellow mustard (optional), salt (to taste), pepper (to taste), shredded cheddar cheese (to taste)

cubed cooked turkey (or chicken), sliced celery, chopped dried apricots, chopped unsalted cashews, green onion, sliced, mayonnaise, plain yogurt (or sour cream), salt & pepper, lettuce leaves, artisan bread