Cuisine: Salad
Snap Pea, Radish, Basil and Ricotta Salata Salad
This is a wonderful, crunchy salad which uses Ricotta Salata. It's one of Italy's most unusual sheep's milk cheeses. The milk curds and whey used to make this cheese are pressed and dried even before the cheese is aged, giving this pure white cheese Ricotta_salataa dense but slightly spongy texture and a salty, milky flavor -- like a dry Italian feta.
By - Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Panzanella
Do you have some stale bread that you do not know what to do with? Well here’s your answer! Make Panzanella!
Panzanella is a Tuscan salad of bread and tomatoes popular in the summer. It includes chunks of soaked stale bread and tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and basil, dressed with olive oil and vinegar.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Elote Corn Dip
This Elote Corn Dip recipe is from my good friend Jeanne. She brought over this really delicious dip. It is basically a creamy, cheesy, Mexican corn dip . Elote is the Mexican name for corn on the cob and Cotija is a hard cow's milk cheese that originated in Mexico.Tajin Classico a seasoning, which consists of chiles molino, salt and lemon. When you can’t find the Cotijo cheese use seasoned feta.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Summer Tomato and Corn Salad with Basil
This Summer Tomato and Corn Salad with Basil is a quick summer salad, that's fresh & easy.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Spicy Black Bean Quinoa Burgers
These Spicy Black Bean Quinoa Burgers are well worth the effort. These high-fiber, plant protein burgers are nestled on a kale salad with roasted chickpeas. I have to say, they are delicious. A high-fiber diet lowers your risk for colon cancer.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 5 Servings
Broccoli & Chickpea Salad
I have to say, this Broccoli & Chickpea Salad is really delicious. It would be great to pack in your lunch and it will last a few days in the refrigerator. It's very light and extremely healthy! If only you could pack this in your kid's lunch.....
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Carrot and Radish Salad
This Carrot and Radish Salad is very light, crisp, and refreshing. This salad also has the benefits of having anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Salmon, Asparagus & Green Bean Salad
This is leftover Broiled Salmon. I made this Salmon, Asparagus & Green Bean Salad. I steamed some asparagus and green beans and put it all on a bed of mixed baby greens. You could use any kind of vegetables you happen to have on hand. Also, you can use any fresh herbs you like in the dressing below. Serve it with a bone dry French Provençal rosé.
- Prep: 10 mins
Fennel, Pepper & Mozzarella Salad
My husband, Eric made this delicious and slightly unusual salad. It's from the Weber's Charcoal Grilling: The Art of Cooking with Live Fire cookbook. He also grilled the peppers while he was grilling the fennel.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Orzo Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Herbs
Since the grilling season is upon us, I think it’s great to have many make-ahead side dishes up your sleeve.
This salad with cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs is a delicious and easy-to-make summer salad. It is made with orzo pasta, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a simple lemon vinaigrette dressing. The salad is light and refreshing, and it is perfect for a picnic, potluck, or barbecue. Feel free to add some cheese, like feta or fresh mozzarella.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
