88 salad basics Recipes

egg yolk (room temperature ), dijon mustard or 1/2 tsp dry mustard, salt, cayenne pepper, vinegar, olive oil or 3/4 cup salad oil

purslane leaves, recipe basic yogurt dressing (posted in my recipes), fresh mint leaves, olive oil

cooked chicken, cut into small dice, dice celery, basic mayonnaise, curry powder, salt , as needed, white pepper , as needed, head boston lettuce, washed and dried, butter , whipped, french bread , cut 1/4 inch thick on the bias, roasted cashews, red delicious apples, peeled, and sliced thin

extravirgin olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, water, uncooked couscous, chopped sun-dried tomatoes , packed without oil (about 1 oz), chopped basic grilled flank steak (about 6 oz), cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese, chopped drained bottled roasted red bell peppers, chopped fresh basil, red wine vinegar, salt, freshly ground black pepper

green peppers, diced or sliced thin and bite sized, cucumbers, sliced, red onion, sliced thin, tomatoes, halved or 5 -6 medium tomatoes, cut into large chunks or 12 -14 roma tomatoes, cut in chunks (basically 2 lbs), season salt, garlic powder, dill weed, red wine vinegar, prepared italian dressing, parmesan cheese

cubed sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), cubed small red potatoes (about 1 lb), olive oil, divided, salt, divided, chopped basic grilled flank steak (about 8 oz), sliced green onions, fresh lemon juice, ground red pepper, freshly ground black pepper

cut green beans (about 1/2 lb), chopped basic grilled flank steak (about 6 oz), minced shallots (about 1 small), pink beans, rinsed and drained, black soybeans, rinsed and drained, red wine vinegar, extravirgin olive oil, salt, dried oregano, freshly ground black pepper

water, uncooked soba (buckwheat noodles), frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans), thawed, sliced basic grilled flank steak (about 8 oz), julienne-cut red bell pepper, shredded carrot, green onions, rice vinegar, canola oil, low-sodium soy sauce, grated peeled fresh ginger, chili garlic sauce (such as lee kum kee), salt

plain low-fat yogurt, prepared horseradish, sliced basic grilled flank steak (about 12 oz), whole wheat flatbreads (such as flatout), chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber

dried petite green lentils, uncooked orzo (about 8 oz rice-shaped pasta), chopped basic grilled flank steak (about 6 oz), crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh basil, chopped pitted kalamata olives, chopped fresh oregano, white balsamic vinegar, extravirgin olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic cloves, minced

elbow macaroni, green peppers, fine chopped, red peppers, fine chopped, onion, fine chopped, scallion, chopped (1 cup after chopping), sharp cheddar cheese (more or less to taste), salsa (not chunky, just a basic medium heat , use mild if you don tsp want any heat), sour cream , depending on how creamy you like the salad (i have used low fat, but don tsp use no fat), fresh lime juice, limes , zested, fresh cilantro, fine chopped, ground cumin, salt, pepper

white beans, chickpeas, black beans, chopped parsley, garlic clove, crushed, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper

balsamic vinegar (good quality ), garlic cloves, minced, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil (basic , not the good stuff), dried cheese tortellini, extra virgin olive oil (the good stuff), tomatoes or 2 (16 oz) containers campari , quartered, feta cheese, crumbled, scallions, sliced, fresh basil , torn

fresh hind legs of goat, garlic, fresh mint leaves, freshly ground black pepper, virgin olive oil, sea salt, lemons peeled and sliced very thin, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, arugula, washed and spun dry, blanched almonds, green olive pesto (see basic recipe ), hot red pepper flakes, orange juice, extra virgin olive oil

garlic cloves, anchovy fillets, chopped, fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, basic polenta , recipe follows, vegetable oil , for deep frying, heads (or2 large heads) romaine lettuce , halved lengthwise, drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes , cut into thin strips, pine nuts, toasted, shaved parmesan

lump crab meat, chives, sliced, tomatoes, peeled, seeded and small dice, mayonnaise, lemon juice, basic vinaigrette (see recipe ), fine sea salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste, green tomatoes, peeled, seeded and minced, minced lemon zest, lemon oil, fine sea salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste, ripe red tomatoes , blended and strained, olive oil, banyuls vinegar or to taste, fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

lump crab meat, chives, sliced, tomatoes, peeled, seeded and small dice, mayonnaise, lemon juice, basic vinaigrette (see recipe ), fine sea salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste, green tomatoes, peeled, seeded and minced, minced lemon zest, lemon oil, fine sea salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste, ripe red tomatoes , blended and strained, olive oil, banyuls vinegar or to taste, fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

swordfish fillets (steaks), about 1-inch thick, basic tomato sauce , recipe follows, sugar, balsamic vinegar, hot chili flakes, black olives such as gaeta, english cucumbers (1 long 1), sliced, tomatoes, stem removed, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh oregano leaves, dijon mustard, chopped chives, salt and pepper to taste, spanish onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice, garlic, thinly sliced, virgin olive oil, fresh thyme (or 2 tbsp dried ), carrot, finely shredded, tomatoes, crushed and mixed well with their juices, salt , to taste