11 res salad Recipes

red potatoes , cleaned w/skin on, green onions, green & white parts sliced thin, celery, diced, eggs hard boiled, diced, bacon, cooked & sliced or crumbled, dill (fresh), chopped, mayo, dijon mustard, black pepper , cayenne pepper, and paprika to taste, add red bell pepper for color & flavor - i can tsp eat them, but if you can they re a great addition to this recipe

fresh broccoli (5-6 cups florets ), bacon, chopped red onion, dried cranberries (if you use craisins, be sure they re not orange-flavored!), mayonnaise, sugar, red wine vinegar

fresh figs, cut in half (or quarters if they re big), through the stem end, clover or other mild honey, juice of 2 oranges (about 1/2 cup), rosewater (optional), imported feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup), shelled pistachio nuts, chopped fresh mint, salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

macaroni , cooked al dente and drained, mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, garlic powder (i use 1 grated clove of fresh garlic), salt, cayenne pepper (or kick it up to 1/2 tsp, according to your own heat index!), tomatoes, halved (or leave whole if they re small), scallions, sliced (about 2/3 cup), fresh cilantro, chopped

beef flank steak or 2 -2 1/2 lbs skirt steaks, onion, chopped, olive oil, vinegar, dried oregano, salt and pepper, to taste, tomatoes, seeded and chopped, onion, thinly sliced, serrano chilies, chopped or minced, avocados, chopped, lime wedge (optional), lettuce leaf , to put salad on (optional)

cellophane noodles (also known as bean thread because they re made with bean flour), cooked prawns, minced chicken, stalk lemongrass, thinly sliced (for more on preparing lemongrass, see below), approx. 1 loose cup of fresh cilantro, approx. 1 loose cup of fresh basil (thai basil is best), spring onions (scallions), sliced, fresh tomato, cut into small wedges, cucumber , cut into matchstick-like pieces, salad dressing, juice of 1 lime (3-4 tbsp), fish sauce, soy sauce, chilli sauce (1=mild, 2=medium, 3+=hot); or substitute 1-3+ fresh red or green chillies. minced, garlic, minced, fresh, chopped cilantro , including stems, sugar (if you prefer salty and sour flavors over sweet, omit the ), serve on a bed of lettuce or chinese cabbage

chunk light tuna, drained, balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, capers, salt & pepper to taste, lettuce , shredded into smaller pieces, tomato, cut in half and sliced, cucumber, peeled and sliced and re-sliced into halve

romaine lettuce, chopped, black beans, drained and rinsed, frozen sweet corn, thawed and drained, cooked chicken, chopped, salsa (i use a fresh thick and chunky style, your choice of heat), colby cheese, crumbled (kraft makes a natural 3 cheese crumble in cheddar, monterey jack, and colby that is used for this re), ranch dressing, tortilla chips (broken small)

beef flank steak or 2 -2 1/2 lbs skirt steaks, onion, chopped, olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper, to taste, tomatoes, seeded and chopped, onion, thinly sliced, serrano chilies, minced, avocados, chopped