274 salad works Recipes

dry adzuki beans (aka azuki beans), cooked brown rice (leftovers work well here or boil up about 1/2 a cup of raw rice), pearl barley, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, braggs liquid aminos (or tamari or soy...start with 1 tbsp then taste test), lime , juice of, fresh ginger (minced or grated , about a 1-inch piece, or 1/2 tsp dried ground ginger), garlic clove (minced or grated ), sugar, coriander powder, flax seed oil (optional), green onions, sliced (green & white parts ), carrot, grated, sesame seeds (plus more for garnish), fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

vegetable oil--peanut or walnut or hazelnut, perhaps 1/2 cup., mustard, dijon-type or grainy, salt to taste, chopped herbs , like parsley, tarragon, basil, depending on what you re putting it on--fresh is better, but dried tarragon works fine, vinegar. i use white balsamic and lemon juice, but others work fine

chicken breasts, cooked and finely chopped (or use 4 small breasts preferably poached), stalk celery, finely diced, green onions, chopped, dried cranberries (you may chop in half or leave whole) or 3/4-1 cup raisins (you may chop in half or leave whole), red seedless grapes, halved (measure 1/2 cup halved or use 1 small apple, chopped), fresh ground black pepper (or to taste), salad dressing (use miracle whip ), coleslaw dressing (kraft works well), seasoning salt, paprika (can use up to 3/4 teaspoon), garlic powder

mixed salad greens (field greens work best), chopped walnuts, gorgonzola, crumbled (blue cheese may be substituted), tart green apples, cored and diced, fresh lemon juice, dried cranberries (to taste), raspberry vinaigrette dressing

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

frisee, best-quality olive oil , or walnut oil, best-quality champagne vinegar, kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, unbleached flour, plus extra for rolling out pastry (i usually use whole-wheat flour or half whole-wheat and half unbleached), salt , optional, sugar , optional, cold butter, cut into bits (butter works also, but changes the flavor and texture of the crust), ice water, sized , ripe but firm tomatoes, thinly sliced, mozzarella ( skim milk cheese is fine or 3/4 lb and 1/4 lb parmesan or romano), thinly sliced or grated, dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, olive oil

basil (chopped fresh ), lemon juice (fresh squeezed ), olive oil (evoo), black pepper, dijon mustard, potatoes (quartered , red babies work best), salt, black pepper, shrimp (medium -cooked and peeled ), lettuce (thinly sliced romaine works well), red bell pepper (cut into 1/4-inch strips), yellow bell pepper (cut into 1/4-inch strips), red onion (thinly sliced ), crumbled feta cheese, kalamata olives (chopped )

wine , chardonnay (for the cook), spinach, organic baby washed (i use a bag or box of organic washed baby spinach or mixed baby greens), tomato (sweet grape or cherry work nicely, but of course use whatever fresh garden es you might have), carrot, baby (whole, sliced , matchstick whatever you feel like that day), feta, crumbled (more or less ), crouton , garlic and butter (or to your liking), bacon (carando apple cured works best), sea scallops, eggs, vinaigrette dressing (or use whatever is your favorite)

glugs ) extra-virgin olive oil, shallot, minced, splashes ) red wine vinegar, arugula greens, 2 bunches, washed and trimmed of stems, coarse salt and black pepper, baguette, 1/2-inch thick , day old bread works too, shallot oil, fresh herbs such as thyme , rosemary, parsley (dry herbs work too), chopped, freshly ground black pepper, grated parmigiano-reggiano

cut frozen breaded okra, salad greens (i use romaine), red onion , coarsley chopped or thinly sliced, chopped walnuts, toasted, spinach salad dressing or 1 (15 oz) bottle vinaigrette (tsp-marzetti s works well)

balsamic salad dressing (i make my own, but there are many quality store bought dressings that are available), fresh mozzarella cheese, diced (now if you want to use those pre-marinated mozarella balls, you can, they just cost more), red pepper flakes, v 8 juice (a spicy tomato juice will also work), tomato paste (more or less according to how thick you like your dressing), olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, lemon, juiced, fresh basil, pre-made pizza crust (boboli is 1 brand, but any store bought packaged crust will work), parmesan cheese, grated, olive oil, dried oregano, minced garlic, ground pepper, romaine lettuce , rough chopped, pepperoni, diced (i get mine a bit thicker cut from the deli, also it is cheaper and you will have no waste), italian ham, diced (once again, just from the deli, cheaper and buy only what you need), roasted red peppers, onion, cut in quarters and thin sliced, black olives, cut in half

cheese tortellini, green bell pepper chopped, yellow bell pepper chopped, rrd bell pepper chopped, broccoli flowerets, artichoke hearts drained and quartered, sweet onion diced, white cheddar cheese cubed (small), yellow sharp cheese cubed (small), mccormick salad supreme (sprinkle over and stir), basil (fresh or 1.5 tsp dry ), course ground black pepper, italian salad dressing (wishbone works well), pimento olives sliced, black olives sliced, garlic diced in olive oil

rotini pasta , cooked according to package directions for al-dente and cooled (or farfalle or other medium sized pasta), carrots, peeled and shredded, celery ribs, diced, green onions, diced (use all but the toughest of the dark green leaves), light bleu cheese salad dressing, light ranch salad dressing, hot sauce (preferably frank s, and have more to add to taste), chicken breasts, poached and shredded (rotisserie works well!)

flank steak, salad oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, onion flakes, garlic salt, pepper, celery salt, flank steaks, chopped lettuce , of choice head lettuce works well, mushrooms, cut green beans, corn , preferably cut from cob, carrot, grated, tomato, cut into wedges, shallots, finely chopped, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard or 2 tbsp spicy mustard, minced garlic clove

chicken liver, sultanas, seedless grapes or 3 oz de-seeded grapes, brandy, butter (preferably unsalted ), madeira wine or 3 tbsp port wine, rich chicken broth, salt & pepper, mixed salad green, salad dressing (of preference, sweet italian works for me)

pecan halves (or walnuts ), canola oil, pumpkin pie spice, frozen corn kernels, thawed (canned work too), mixed salad greens ( use some fresh spinach too), dried cranberries, red onion, halved and thinly sliced, dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, shallot, minced (or use minced green onions), garlic, minced, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper

spinach leaves, salad greens, surimi, chicken breast, marinated mushrooms, manzilla olives, black olives, cheddar cheese, feta cheese, hardboiled egg

baguette (about 8 oz) or other crusty bread, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice (good vinegar also works well), diced shallot , scallion, or red onion, minced garlic , optional, tomatoes, chopped, salt and freshly ground black pepper, more roughly chopped basil or parsley, before grilling rub the bread , with a cut clove of garlic and/or brush it with some olive oil and a sprinkle of salt., add to the salad 1/4 cup chopped olives, 1 tbsp capers, and/or 2 minced anchovy fillets.