Yummmmm… bacon in salad. You can feel so virtuous while eating it.
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half
2 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) corn, off the cob
1 Tablespoon minced fresh cilantro (or if you don’t have any, substitute parsley)
5 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
juice of 1 lime
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons [...]
Archive for the ‘salads’ Category
Tomato, Corn, and Bacon Salad
Posted in allergy recipes, gluten free (GF/CF), salads on September 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Red, White, and Green Potato Salad
Posted in Italian, allergy recipes, salads, vegan on August 13, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Now, I’ve always been a potato salad hater. Maybe it is that fluorescent yellow color pressing up against the sides of the grocery store containers. Maybe it is the thunking sound on your paper plate when a big scoop is ladled on, threatening to unseat your hot dog. It may just be all that mayonnaise [...]
Couscous Confetti Salad with Roasted Carrots and Potatoes
Posted in main meals, meals, recipes with some top 8 allergens, salads, vegan, yeast free on January 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The sweetness of roasted potatoes and carrots really shine in this medley, which can be served hot or at room temperature. For a wheat-and gluten-free version of this salad, substitute quinoa for the couscous.
5 carrots, scraped and cut into 1/2 inch chunks
4 small potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups whole wheat couscous
3 [...]
Taco Salad With Cilantro – Lime Dressing
Posted in Mexican, gluten free (GF/CF), main meals, salads, vegan, yeast free on October 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I brought this along to the school picnic this fall and came home with an empty bowl. (Part of that may be due to the fact that I couldn’t stop eating it.)
Taco Salad
1 5-oz clamshell mixed baby greens
1 cup pinto beans, drained and rinsed
2 carrots, diced
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
(optional: 1/2 avocado, [...]
Green Bean and Chickpea Salad
Posted in allergy recipes, gluten free (GF/CF), salads, vegan, yeast free on September 6, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
You may have noticed that I like chickpeas. What’s not to like? They’re versatile and high in protein, fiber, and iron. Not to mention that they taste good too. Here’s a salad to showcase fresh, ripe green beans from the farmer’s market.
3/4 pound green beans, washed and trimmed, and cut into 2-inch lengths
1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and [...]
Simple Summer Chickpea Salad
Posted in Middle Eastern, gluten free (GF/CF), salads, vegan, yeast free on June 18, 2007 | 2 Comments »
This simple salad is a great piar with grilled chicken or vegetables.
2 15 oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 red onion, minced
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Mix all ingredients together. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for a few hours to overnight [...]
Red Pepper and Black Bean Salad
Posted in Mexican, salads, vegan, yeast free on June 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
This salad is a wonderful addition to a summer barbeque. It can also be used as a salsa – spoon over grilled chicken, or serve a bowl with some tortilla chips for your guests to dip.
Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup [...]
Quinoa Tabouleh
Posted in Middle Eastern, gluten free (GF/CF), salads, vegan, weight watchers core plan on June 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I made this tabouleh for my daughter’s second birthday party. Throughout the party, guest kept coming up to me to ask what the mysteriously delicious salad was made of. When I told them it was quinoa, they then asked “How do you spell that?”
Quinoa (KEEN-wa) is a gluten-free grain that is easily digestible, high [...]
Curried Cauliflower and Potato Salad
Posted in Indian, gluten free (GF/CF), salads, vegan, yeast free on June 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of two lemons
Juice of ½ orange
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cumin
Dash of cayenne pepper
1 medium head fresh cauliflower, chopped into bite-sized florets
4 cups unpeeled red skinned potatoes cut into ½ inch cubes
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
4 scallions, chopped
In a large serving [...]
