225 salad minutes Recipes

water, ground turmeric, instant whole-grain brown rice (such as minute), black beans, rinsed and drained, jalapeno-stuffed green olives, coarsely chopped (about 11 olives), prechopped red onion, reduced-fat monterey jack cheese with jalapeno peppers, cut into 1/2-inch squares, chopped fresh cilantro, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon wedges (optional)

dry couscous, almonds, dried apricots, chopped, craisins (sweetened , dried cranberries) or raisins, microwaved in, water for 1 minute, cumin, scallions, thinly sliced with greens, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

rotini or fusilli (corkscrew-shaped pastas), garlic cloves, dijon-style mustard, red-wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, water, vegetable oil, sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), soaked in hot water for 5 minutes and drained well, smoked mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, a 1-lb can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed, sliced hard salami , cut into julienne strips, bottled small peperoncini (pickled tuscan peppers), dried hot red pepper flakes, loosely packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves, minced

uncooked spaghetti, broken in half, italian salad dressing, fresh tomatoes, seeded and chopped, smoked turkey breast, cubed, grated parmesan cheese

rotini pasta (corkscrew-shaped pastas) or 1/2 lb fusilli (corkscrew-shaped pastas), garlic cloves, dijon-style mustard, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, water, vegetable oil, sun-dried tomato , not packed in oil, soaked in hot water for 5 minutes and drained well, smoked mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, canned garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed, sliced hard salami , cut into julienne strips, bottled small pepperoncini peppers (pickled tuscan peppers), hot red pepper flakes, loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced

broccoli florets, steamed for 4 minutes, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, grated, red pepper flakes

cooked chicken, canola oil, vinegar, salt, curry powder, orange juice, cooked minute rice, sliced green grapes, sliced celery, mandarin oranges, drained, pineapple tidbits, drained, mayonnaise

frozen baby peas , thawed in a collander and then dried on towel, cheddar cheese , cut in pea-size chunks, grape tomatoes, cut in half, gherkins , cut in pea-size chunks, green onions, chopped (using white part and a little of the green), fresh green beans, broken in pieces and microwaved (about 3 minutes), mayonnaise (i use hellmans), prepared yellow mustard, sugar (can substitute with 1 package splenda ), salt and pepper, to taste

dry pasta shell macaroni, celery, red onion , soaked in cold water for 5 minutes, drained, fresh flat-leaf parsley, diced tomato (optional), prepared mayonnaise, dry mustard, sugar, cider vinegar, sour cream, kosher salt , plus more to taste, fresh ground black pepper

sesame seeds, poppy seed, sugar, dried onion flakes, paprika, white wine vinegar, cider vinegar, vegetable oil, asparagus spears , blanched in boiling water 2-3 minutes, and cut into 1-inch pieces, baby spinach leaves, almonds

wonderful spinach salad, courtesy angie ketterman, food network ), canola oil, yellow onion, thinly sliced, dressing, dijon mustard, honey, rice wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, baby spinach, roasted red pepper , cut into strips, white beans, drained and rinsed, crumbled feta cheese, whole chunk tuna in water, orange , cut into segments, toasted sliced almonds, in a medium saute pan over medium heat add oil ., when oil is hot add onions and cook , stirring occasionally until onions release their natural sugar and become golden brown, about 20 minutes., make dressing : in a small jar or pint container with a lid add mustard, honey, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. place top on container and shake to combine., in a large mixing bowl add spinach , roasted pepper, beans, feta, tuna and 2 tbsp dressing. toss to combine. garnish with caramelized onion, orange segments and toasted almonds.

fresh peaches, sliced in half, pits removed, butter, melted, raw sugar (can sub granulated sugar), fresh blackberries, specialty fully cooked sausage, chopped (i used sopressata), fresh parmesan, grated, pecan vinaigrette, dressing quality olive oil, garlic, minced sweet onion, juice from 1/2 lemon, honey, red wine vinegar, chopped pecans, toasted (i just dry toast mine in cast iron for a few minutes, but this can also be done in the oven), fresh parsley, chopped

butter, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, halved, cubes french bread or 3 cups italian bread, salt and pepper, garlic, peeled, salt, lemon juice (fresh is best ), worcestershire sauce, anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry, extra virgin olive oil, eggs , boiled gently for 2 minutes, parmesan cheese, shredded, heads romaine lettuce , torn into bite size pieces

boneless skinless chicken breast halves, poached just until done (about 20 minutes on low heat), celery ribs, trimmed and chopped fine, green onions, chopped fine, almonds, toasted, lemon , zest and juice from this, mayonnaise, fresh dill, salt, pepper, whole wheat bread

red-wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, dijon-style mustard, dried red hot pepper flakes to taste, olive oil, pearl onions , blanched in boiling water for 1 minute, drained, and peeled, carrots , cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 2 1/2 cups), broccoli , cut into flowerets (about 5 cups), red bell peppers , cut into thin strips (about 1 1/2 cups), brine-cured black olives (preferably nicoise, available at specialty foods shops)

cauliflower , cut in small florets steamed 2 minutes, hardboiled egg, chopped, sweet onion, minced, celery, chopped, green pepper, chopped, red pepper, chopped, salt and pepper, mayonnaise

whole eggs coddled (1 minute), olive oil, salt, lemon juice fresh, worchestershire sauce, parmesan cheese grated, black pepper, garlic minced, anchovies filet cut up, mustard ground

soy sauce, cider vinegar, chicken bouillon granules, chopped fresh tarragon or 1 1/2 tsp dried, dried oregano, chopped fresh chives, safflower oil, vegetable oil, cubes) firm white sandwich bread, spinach (1 1/2 lb), stems discarded and leaves cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips, red cabbage, finely shredded, jicama (3/4 lb), cut into very fine julienne, raw beets, peeled and cut into very fine julienne, red onion , halved lengthwise, very thinly sliced lengthwise, and soaked in cold water 20 minutes, chopped candied citron or candied pineapple (4 oz), puffed amaranth seeds (optional)