Category: Salads

Broccoli Peanut Slaw

1/3 cup light mayonnaise 3 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp pickled ginger, minced sea salt and cracked pepper 1bunch broccoli, sliced into small pieces, stem trimmed and sliced as well 1 carrot, peeled, julienned 1 scallion, minced 3 tbsp cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup salted roasted peanuts Combine the mayo, vinegar, olive… Continue reading Broccoli Peanut Slaw

Lebanese Cabbage Salad

1/2 green cabbage, sliced thin 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil the juice of half a lemon 2 garlic cloves, minced sea salt to taste Combine all the ingredients.  Mix well.  Season to taste.

1000 Island Dressing

1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 hard boiled egg, peeled, mashed 1 tbsp milk 1/2 tbsp ketchup 1 tsp capers 1 pickle, minced salt cayenne Mix well and season to taste.  Serve over mixed greens.

Chickpea Salad

2 cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil the juice of 2 lemons 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 scallions, minced 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 bunch parsley, minced sea salt and cracked pepper Combine all the ingredients.  Season to taste.  Chill 2 to 3 hours before serving.

Tahini Soba Salad

1/2 lb soba noodles sea salt 1 egg 3" daikon, peeled, julienned 1/2 a cucumber, peeled, julienned 1 tsp sugar 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp sambal oelek 2 tsp tahini 1 tbsp water 1 scallion, minced 1 large garlic clove, minced 12" ginger, peeled, grated Cook… Continue reading Tahini Soba Salad

Kale and Arugula Salad

1 tbsp sesame seeds 2 cups kale leaves,washed, and chopped 1/8 tsp kosher salt 1 avocado, diced the juice of half a lime 1 cup arugula leaves 1 tbsp cilantro, diced 1/2 tomato, diced 6 green olives, minced Toast the sesame seeds briefly and place in a large bowl.  Add the tomato, salt, and kale.… Continue reading Kale and Arugula Salad

Sichuan Cabbage Salad

1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp sesame oil 4 chili de arbol, minced 3 scallions, minced 1/2 tsp dry ginger 1/4 cup water 1 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp rice vinegar Mix the cabbage with salt and let stand 3 hours. Drain by squeezing the cabbage and dry well. Place in… Continue reading Sichuan Cabbage Salad

1000 Island Dressing

1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup hot salsa 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce sea salt and cracked pepper Combine all the ingredients and mix well.  Serve over mixed greens.