What’s In Your Hand Winter Salads

Posted by: DeputyHeadmistress on Friday, January 23rd, 2009

These recipes are very much based on what you have in hand, mix 'n match as needed-

Take two cups of raw or steamed veggies:
cauliflower, broccoli, peas, green beans, steamed rutabagas- you choose the combo based on what you have.

Mix with one or two cups of cooked beans: garbanzos (also called chickpeas), lentils, kidney beans, black turtle beans, white navy beans

Add one or two cups of raw vegetables, diced or shredded.  Choose from:
turnips (should be grated) celery, onion, green pepper, carrot, parsley, basil leaves, tomato, radishes, sprouts (bean or lentil are tasty), jicama

Marinade in any well seasoned oil and vinegar dressing- from half an hour to overnight.  If the cooked components are hot to begin with, they will absorb the flavor more.  Add the raw vegetables later.

Oil and vinegar dressing:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, or even lemon juice
herbs to taste (garlic, basil, tarragon, salt, pepper, celery seed, oregano, dry mustard, thyme- you choose)

Shake well

sweet and sour dressing
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 t. dry mustard
1/4 t. paprika
1/4 t. salt
1/2 cup oil

parsley, optional

Put all ingredients except oil in a jar with a lid.  Let stand fifteen minutes.  Add oil, screw on lid, and shake very well.  Child until ready to serve, shaking again before serving.

Or combine red cabbage wedges, diced apples, brown sugar, vinegar, and season to taste- saute lightly or bake just until limp.

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One Response to “What’s In Your Hand Winter Salads”

bingo june Says:
January 24th, 2009 at 8:58 am

I was looking for a new salad and I came across this one. I really want to try it have you tried it with other ingredients in it? This sounds delicious and I really want to try it out. I’m printing out this page and book marking you so I can come back for more! Thanks!

 

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