This is a salad I made to “treat” the head cold I had. Mizuna is a wonderful Japanese salad green that has a similar flavor to arugula–peppery, sharp, and sassy. I think it tends to be slightly more delicate in structure, though– maybe it’s because I’ve only eaten young mizuna. Anyway, it’s in the brassica family and is considered [...]
Archive for the ‘Main Course Salad’ Category
March 19, 2010
22. Emerald City Salad
By Anne in Grain, Lunch/Snack Salad, Main Course Salad, Vegan, VegetarianI usually think of chard and kale as veggies to eat cooked, but Emerald City Salad has a special something, and I think it’s the rugged texture that the uncooked veggies have. Seattle’s largest coop, Puget Consumer Coop, has an awesome deli, and Emerald City Salad is a standard you can usually find at one of [...]
March 17, 2010
21. Fried Rice Salad
By Anne in Asian-Inspired, Main Course Salad, Uses LeftoversFried rice is magnificent in salad! The fried egg, veggies, and rice add such a lovely savory depth and, you know, fried flavor. Give it a try sometime!
March 16, 2010
20. Chili Salad
By Anne in Main Course Salad, Mexican-Inspired, Uses LeftoversTonight’s salad is all about my TexMex childhood, when everything was better with chili. Speaking of which, have you ever had Frito Pie? This is created by covering a plate with a layer of Fritos, pouring chili over them, then heaping on grated cheese and onions. In other words, Frito Pie is a concentrated bomb of ridiculous TexMex SuperHeaven.
This [...]
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 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 [...]