Nope, didn’t make these. The number of degrees on our daughter’s thermometer has an inverse relationship with the number of minutes we spend in the kitchen. In other words, she had a fever today and we ordered takeout. Man, I love Thai food. And I love salads gift-wrapped a go-go. More time to spend snuggling on [...]
Archive for March, 2010
March 10, 2010
14. Pear Salad with Balsamic Reduction
By Anne in VegetarianThis was not a salad to satisfy a powerful hunger. This fell under the category of recreational flavor experimentation. When I was playing with these ingredients I heard the telltale sound of the stepstool banging against little two-year-old legs as my kid arrived on the scene to help. She loved this salad more than I did. Specifically she was into [...]
March 9, 2010
13. Lentil Spinach Salad
By Anne in Lunch/Snack Salad, Vegan, VegetarianThis salad was just perfect. I had a few extra minutes while I was doing other things, so I threw some lentils in a pot with stock, carrot, onion, celery, bay leaf, and thyme, then I cooked them for about 45 minutes. They were so great with the crunchy cold veggies! The tart lemon and [...]
March 8, 2010
12. Grapefruit Pistachio Salad Dressing
By Anne in Raw, Salad Dressing, Vegan, VegetarianThis “creamy” dressing is made by making a puree of pistachios with grapefruit juice. Bring out a green color in your dressing by adding a few spinach leaves to the mix.
Grapefruit Pistachio Salad Dressing
Ingredients:
Juice of one grapefruit
2 handfuls of pistachios
small cube of fresh ginger (about 3/4 inch)
1 T orange blossom honey (or other honey)
1 or 2 T rice vinegar
3 [...]
March 7, 2010
11. Linguini Pesto Salad
By Anne in Lunch/Snack Salad, Pasta, Uses LeftoversOh, this was a good leftover salad lunch. Crunchy fennel is so amazing with pesto!
Linguini Pesto Salad
Ingredients:
Leftover linguini with pesto (that was made with chicken breast and spinach)
Shredded zucchini
Chopped fennel
Chopped tomato
Chopped red bell pepper
Warm up the pasta, then mix it in with the chopped veggies.
March 7, 2010
10. Meatball Salad
By Anne in Lunch/Snack Salad, Main Course Salad, Uses LeftoversAttractive, it is not. However, the comfort-food-meets-good-health appeal is irresistible. The red wine vinegar and oregano harmonize with the browned bits of the meatballs. The tomatoes add necessary tangy juiciness. Even though I wouldn’t take another picture of this one, I will definitely eat it again, exactly like this, in perfect simplicity.
Meatball Salad
Ingredients:
Mixed greens
Meatballs, chopped
Grape [...]
March 5, 2010
9. Arugula Salad with Golden Beets
By Anne in Side Salad, VegetarianFeast your eyes on this beauty! I did not make this lovely and delicious salad. You can have it yourself at The Tin Table at the Century Ballroom on Capitol Hill. It’s made with arugula, roasted golden beets, grana padana, and sherry vinaigrette. To me, a restaurant’s salad is the litmus test for the rest of the menu. This well-excecuted [...]
March 4, 2010
8. Speedy Tostada Salad
By admin in Lunch/Snack Salad, Mexican-Inspired, VegetarianIn a hurry. Gotta eat your greens. Grab this! It’s insanely easy, it’s tasty, and it’s portable. Win/win/win.
Tostada Salad “Sandwich”
If I hadn’t been in such a hurry I probably would have added some spices like cumin, oregano and mild chili powder.
Ingredients:
2 tostada crisps
About 1/2 cup refried beans
A handful of mixed salad greens
1 small Roma tomato, sliced
Slices of avocado
Spread the refried [...]
March 4, 2010
7. Garden Salad with Chow Mein and Squash
By Anne in Asian-Inspired, Lunch/Snack Salad, Pasta, Uses Leftovers, VegetarianThis is a double leftover salad. I really liked it except for that squash! Texture and size of the pieces were too odd with the pleasing crunch of the rest of the salad. It was a fun idea, though, and pleasing to execute: scooping acorn squash out with a melon baller. I wonder what other salads [...]
March 2, 2010
6. Kung Pao Salad
By Anne in Asian-Inspired, Main Course Salad, Uses LeftoversThe alternate name for this specimen is The Chinese Takeout Grumpy-With-A-Head-Cold Salad
Kung Pao Salad
No dressing needed but the sauce from the Kung Pao.
Ingredients:
Leftover Kung Pao chicken (warm or cold)
Frisée
Radishes, sliced
Red onion, sliced
Crunchy apples, sliced
Enjoy with a cup of hot & sour soup–and lots of water or tea.
Wish I had fresh grated ginger, too.
Benefits to a grumpy person [...]