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Peppino’s Italian Dressing

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Peppino's Italian DressingHomemade Italian Dressing

2 T. red wine vinegar
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup good olive oil
2 small cloves of garlic
3 T. 0% (fat free) Greek yogurt
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Put all ingredients in a small jar with a screw top and shake vigorously.
It’s that easy!

Note: I like to toss the dressing into a light salad of romaine lettuce, thinly sliced red onion rings, tomato wedges and grated mozzarella cheese. It reminds me of a delicious salad that we used to enjoy when the girls were young at a family restaurant called Peppino’s. The restaurant relocated years ago but I still remember the wonderful salad dressing.

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Heavenly Deviled Egg Salad

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I adapted this recipe from one I found in Celebrate Cookbook by Sheila Lukins. I love her deviled eggs and make them every year at Easter. This modified recipe allows you to enjoy this vegetarian delight for lunch or as a snack. Continue reading →

Corn Salad with Feta and Toasted Pecans

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corn salad with feta and pecans

Corn Salad with Feta and Pecans

 

Ingredients

1 cup pecans (or walnuts)
4 cups fresh corn kernels (from 4 ears), raw or cooked
2 jalapenos, seeded and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt and black pepper
1/2 cup crumbled Feta (2 ounces)

Directions

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Chicken Mango Salad

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This is great summer salad that's easy, tasty and good for you too.

This is great summer salad that’s easy, tasty and good for you too.

Chicken and Mango Salad

Salad

3 green onions, sliced (including greens)
2 mangos (ripe)
4 cups of shredded chicken (I use a whole roasted chicken, available in the deli section of most grocery stores and finger shred it)
2 stalks of celery, sliced
1 head of red lettuce, sliced or torn into strips(approx. 4 cups)
½ cup slivered almonds

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Dressing

1/3 cup peanut oil
¼ cup white wine vinegar
1T Dijon mustard
3 tsp. Asian chili oil
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
½ cup Mango Chutney (I like Trader Joes Mango Ginger Chutney)

 Directions
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SALAD DRESSING 5 WAYS

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best-dressed salad

SALAD DRESSING 5 WAYS

Sesame Ginger Dressing

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup rice vinegar
¼ cup soy sauce
3 ½ Tablespoons honey
¼ cup sesame oil
1/3 cup peanut oil
3 cloves garlic, minced finely
½ inch square piece of fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped or grated

Place all the ingredients in a container with a tight fitting lid ( I use a small mason jar) and shake well before dressing the salad. I like this one with a Chinese Chicken Salad (Iceberg lettuce, shredded chicken, shredded carrots, red peppers, celery, green onions, red cabbage, and a little fresh mint and fresh cilantro).

Cider-Mustard Vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS

½ cup plus 1 T cider vinegar (or your favorite infused vinegar)
1T. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. minced shallot
½ tsp honey
6 T EVOO*
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients but salt and pepper in a small jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake well. Season with salt and pepper.

Make 4 servings (198 calories each)

 Citrus-Shallot Dressing

INGREDIENTS

2 T. lemon juice
5 T. EVOO*
3 T. lime juice
1 T. chopped oregano leaves
2 tsp. minced shallots
pinch of kosher salt

Combine all ingredients in a small jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake well.

Makes 4 servings (160 calories each)

Herb and Yogurt Dressing

¼ cup each of fresh parsley, basil, tarragon and mint leaves
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup EVOO*
¼ cup 2 % plain Greek yogurt
1 medium garlic clove
1/8 tsp kosher salt
2T water

In a blender, combine all ingredients and puree until smooth.

Makes 8 servings (71 calories each)

* EVOO is Extra Virgin Olive Oil.  I love the robust flavor.  If you want something milder, choose light or extra light olive oil instead.

Raspberry Vinaigrette

YIELD: Makes 3/4 cup

INGREDIENTS

1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 tablespoons dijon Mustard
1/4 cup infused vinegar (I like raspberry, mango, cherry or pomegranate)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 or 3 dashes hot sauce (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Whisk together the garlic, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified.

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Skinny Fiesta Bean Salad

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low-carb and delicious

low-carb and delicious

Skinny Fiesta Bean Salad

 Prep time: 10 minutes   Fridge time: 1-2 hours

Yield: 10-12 servings     Serving size: ½ cup

Ingredients

15 oz. can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
15 oz. can yellow sweet corn (optional), drained
½ cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 small pint red cherry tomatoes, sliced into halves
¼ cup green onions, finely sliced (white & green parts)
1 medium avocado, diced
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

Dressing:

⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
4 Tbsp lime juice
1 tsp. ground cumin
2-3 cloves minced garlic
pinch crushed red pepper flakes
½ tsp salt

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Lemony Kale and Apple Salad

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LEMONY KALE AND APPLE SALAD

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Kale Salad

 

8 cups baby kale leaves (chopped fine)
¼ cup dried cherries
1 Granny Smith or Honey Crisp apple, cored and sliced thin
¼ cup pine nuts, toasted (optional)
Trade Joe’s sweet and spicy walnuts (chopped and slightly crushed)
Grated Parmesan Cheese

Lemon Vinaigrette

3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. rice vinegar
1 tsp. honey
1 tsp. soy sauce
¼ tsp. lemon zest
¼ tsp. kosher salt
¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
4 tbsp. olive oil

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Lazy Dog Spicy Thai Chicken Salad

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Lazy Dog’s Spicy Thai Chicken Salad

Yield: 4 servings

Thai Peanut Dressing

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
4 tablespoons sambal chili paste, see cook’s notes
1/4 cup peanut butter, creamy or chunky

Salad

12 ounces cooked chicken breast, shredded (approximately 2 cups)
1 cup Thai Peanut Dressing, see cook’s notes
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
1 cup red bell peppers, cut julienne (1/16-by-1/16-by-3 inches), plus additional for garnish
1/4 cup peanuts, finely chopped
2 cups hothouse cucumber cut into 3/4-inch chunks
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup small mint leaves without steams
8 cups shredded napa cabbage

Cook’s notes: Sambal chili paste is sold in many supermarkets in the Asian specialty section. If the label simply says chili paste or chili paste with garlic, that is fine too. The recipe for the dressing makes enough for 4 to 6 servings. Leftover dressing can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and used to dress salads or grilled poultry or pork. Continue reading →

Spicy Chicken Thai Noodle Salad

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This is always a crowd pleaser This is always a crowd pleaser

Spicy Thai Noodle Salad

INGREDIENTS

3-4 cups oven-roasted chicken, shredded (as a short cut, pickup from the grocery store on the way home)
1/4 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 T sugar
2 T hot chili oil
2 T  balsamic vinegar
1 lb. package spaghetti
1/2 cup sesame seeds, toasted
1 cup green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal, for garnish

 INSTRUCTIONS

Shred the chicken and set aside.  In a large bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, chili oil and vinegar.  Cook spaghetti, drain, rinse with cold water and drain again.  With your hands, immediately toss the pasta with the dressing, making sure pasta is completely and evenly coated.  Add the chicken and toss again.  Add seeds and continue folding dressing through the pasta and chicken.  Transfer to a shallow platter, top with green onions and serve at room temperature.  Great for a backyard barbecue.  This dish keeps well for up to two days, but add the green onions only shortly before serving.

Enjoy!

Adapted from my dear friend, Heather Boyd

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