Galilean Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh is that Middle-Eastern salad made from coarse cracked wheat and finely-chopped vegetables, seasoned with olive oil and lemon. I usually buy it already made, but this recipe caught my eye. It comes from the beautifully-written food article out of the Israeli newspaper, Ha’aretz, Tabbouleh by Night, Tabbouleh by Day: Recipes That Honor the Ancient… Continue reading Galilean Tabbouleh

Spring Greens and Roasted Chicken

2 ¼ pound supermarket-roasted chicken1 package (5 ounces) mixed greens, approximately 8 cups2 cups sliced strawberries4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled½ cup honey roasted cashews or peanuts1 lemon, halved3 tablespoons olive oil¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Remove skin from chicken. Shred the meat (you should have approximately 3 ½ cups. Place greens on platter… Continue reading Spring Greens and Roasted Chicken

South-of-the-Border Salad (Perdue)

This is the side dish suggestion for “Southwestern Lasagna”. 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar¼ teaspoon chili powder1/8 teaspoon ground cumin¼ teaspoon sugar¼ teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper4 tablespoons olive oil1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced½ cup diced red onion2 avocados, peeled and diced Romaine lettuce leaves In a mixing bowl combine vinegar, chili… Continue reading South-of-the-Border Salad (Perdue)

Avocado and Radish Salad (Perdue)

Suggested as a side dish for Turkey Chili Roll. 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper1/8 teaspoon sugar1/8 teaspoon dry mustard¼ cup olive oil2 ripe tomatoes, peeled and diced½ cup sliced radishesOR½ cup sliced jicama¼ cup chopped fresh parsley Lettuce cups In salad bowl, combine lemon juice, salt, pepper, sugar, and… Continue reading Avocado and Radish Salad (Perdue)

Pepped-Up Potato Salad

½ teaspoons mustard seeds1 teaspoon celery seeds3 tablespoons cider vinegar2 pounds potatoes½ teaspoon salt½ cup finely chopped scallions, plus additional for garnish3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled¼ cup mayonnaise 1. In a small bowl combine mustard seed, celery seed, and vinegar, and set aside for several hours or overnight. 2. In a kettle, combine potatoes with enough… Continue reading Pepped-Up Potato Salad