Ingredients: 1 tablespoon rice vinegar2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped4 celery stalks, thinly sliced1 English cucumber, thinly sliced6 scallions, thinly slicedKosher salt and freshly ground pepper Directions: Whisk vinegar, oil, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Add cilantro, celery,Continue reading “Asian Cucumber Salad”
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Spicy Cucumber Salad
This is my favorite way to use all those summer cucumbers! Ingredients: 6 cups sliced cucumber 1 cup sliced yellow onion 1 jalapeño, sliced 1 cup white vinegar 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup salt Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Store in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours before serving.
Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
Ingredients: Salad: 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 red onion, sliced 1 large cucumber, ends trimmed, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste 2 heirloom tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch wedges Vinaigrette 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoonsContinue reading “Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Basil Vinaigrette”
Shaved Parsnip Salad
Ingredients: 1 pound parsnips 1/2 cup parsley (roughly chopped) 1/4 cup minced red onion 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper (to taste) 3 cups arugula Directions: 1. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the peel of the parsnips. Shave thin ribbons of parsnip until youContinue reading “Shaved Parsnip Salad”
Microgreens and Arugula Salad
Ingredients: FOR SALAD: 1 cup of mixed microgreens (e.g. beetroot, radish, basil, parsley, coriander/cilantro, sunflower, red cabbage, kale, broccoli or pea sprouts) 1 handful of arugula or baby spinach leaves 1 medium cucumber, sliced thinly 12 cherry tomatoes, halved Sesame seeds DRESSING: 2 Tbsp good quality olive oil 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tspContinue reading “Microgreens and Arugula Salad”
Summer Vegetable Salad
Ingredients: 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed 1 avocado, diced 1 Roma tomato, seeded and diced 1 orange bell pepper, diced 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and diced (omit if prefer no heat!) Handful fresh cilantro, chopped Juice of half a lemon 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt and pepper to taste Directions: 1. Combine allContinue reading “Summer Vegetable Salad”
Citrus Kale Salad
Ingredients: 3 large oranges 2 Ruby Red grapefruit 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 (5-oz)package baby kale 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onionContinue reading “Citrus Kale Salad”
Heirloom Tomato and Herb Salad
Ingredients: 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes Sea salt flakes Freshly ground black pepper Extra-virgin olive oil Aged balsamic Vinegar Sprinkling of herbs (tarragon, basil, chives, and Italian parsley), chopped Directions: 1. Gather 2 pounds of ripe heirloom tomatoes (choose a variety of colors and sizes, as well as the most perfect tomatoes you can find atContinue reading “Heirloom Tomato and Herb Salad”
Italian Chicken Pasta Salad
Meals could get very interesting at the Pletcher house over the next two weeks! We are moving to a new house and I really want to try and use as many ingredients in my fridge, freezer and pantry as possible before moving. So….ta-dah!! Here’s my first concoction! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni 2 cupsContinue reading “Italian Chicken Pasta Salad”
Quick Yellow Mustard Potato Salad
This is one of my favorite summer salads! It is adapted from Rachael Ray’s recipe. I use vegan mayo because my oldest son has an egg allergy. Using vegan mayo also keeps us safe from spoiling at summer BBQ’s. Enjoy!! Ingredients: 3 medium-large potatoes, peeled and cubed 3 ribs celery, finely chopped 1/2 small toContinue reading “Quick Yellow Mustard Potato Salad”
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