Posts Tagged ‘Salad’

Lemon Basil Salad Dressing Recipe

Basil Dressing

Ellen Greenblatt, a friend who lives in Berkeley, Calif., shared this recipe with me. Toss a green salad with this dressing, and no additional herbs will be necessary. It is perfect for chicken salad or drizzled over a cooked chicken breast; use it over shrimp, salmon or sliced tomatoes.

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What’s the Healthiest Salad in the World?

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Rinse quinoa and drain. Put in a pot and dry toast until a few grains begin to pop. Add 1-1/2 cups of water, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool.

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Our Favorite Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette (video)

Balsamic Vinaigrette

This is our favorite salad. It begins with a balsamic vinaigrette…

This hearty salad goes with just about any main dish you could dream of adding dark leafy greens and flavor. Triple the dressing recipe and use leftover vinaigrette on grain or bean salads for lunchboxes. Click the “Read More” link to get the recipe.

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How to Make Asian Noodle Salad (Video)

Asian noodle salad

I’m going to show you how to make Asian Noodle salad with toasted sesame dressing. I just adore this salad because it’s a whole meal all in one. It makes a great lunch. It makes a great thing to take to a pot luck. It starts with tasted sesame oil…

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Salads that Will Make You Fat

Big salad

So you think you’re being healthy and working on your weight-loss goal by ordering a nice, large salad for lunch that’s jam-packed with ingredients of every sort. But before you commend your ultra-healthy choice, you may want to look at the nutritional info. Your salad could be busting your diet. Unfortunately, add-ons like croutons, cheese and bacon bits

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Harmful Food Additives in Salad Dressing

Salad dressing

One of my favorite things about summer is the abundance of produce, for making delicious salads.
While all the fresh veggies are loaded with vitamins, minerals and fiber to boost your health and immunity, there is one thing that may not be as healthy as the rest: the salad dressing. Many grocery stores now offer the convenience of pre-made and…

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Curried Brown Rice and Wheatberry Salad

Wheatberry Salad

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Salads for Summer

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Grated Raw Beet Salad

Beet Salad

People who swear they hate beets love this salad. It

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Watermelon and Feta Salad

watermelon salad

Watermelon is a good source of lycopene, an antioxidant that may lower risk of developing certain cancers, cardiovascular disease, and macular degeneration. Pair the salad with a few slices of toasted French bread for a light lunch.

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