Bean Sprout Salad

4 handfuls of beansprouts, washed 1 1/2 cups water 3 tbsp white vinegar 1/2 tbsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp sugar 1 small carrot, peeled, shaved thin 2 scallions, minced In a saucepan combine the water, vinegar, salt, and sugar.  Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute. Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Meanwhile… Continue reading Bean Sprout Salad

Sunflower Salad

1/3 cup sunflower oil 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper lettuce sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, shelled 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/2 cup bean sprouts Combine the oil, lemon, salt and pepper. Shake well and drizzle over the lettuce, mushrooms, seeds, cheese, and sprouts.

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Mozzarella Salad

mixed salad leaves shaved mozzarella 2 hard boiled eggs, quartered 2 oz. sundried tomatoes in oil, minced 1 tbsp basil, minced 1 tbsp parsley, minced 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp capers, minced salt and pepper Combine the salad leaves, cheese, and eggs between 2 plates. Combine the remaining ingredients and season to taste. Serve… Continue reading Mozzarella Salad

Endive Farcie

6 oz. cream cheese 1/3 cup heavy cream cayenne salt cracked pepper 1 tsp dijon 1 tsp worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped 20 belgian endive leaves Mash the cream cheese with a fork.  Add the cream and stir well.  Add the dijon and worcestershire sauce. Season with the salt, cayenne, cracked pepper. Mix in… Continue reading Endive Farcie

Avocado Salad

1 head romaine lettuce, washed and torn 1 yellow pepper, seeded and sliced thin 2 plum tomatoes, sliced 1/2 a cucumber, sliced 3 tbsp cilantro, minced 1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced 1 ripe avocado, pit removed 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 scallion, minced 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2… Continue reading Avocado Salad

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Guacamole Salad

1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded 2 medium avocados, mashed 1 scallion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp tabasco 1 tomato diced 1/2 tsp salt 8 oz tortilla chips 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Combine the scallion, garlic, lemon, tabasco, tomato, and salt.  Add the avocado and mix well. Lay… Continue reading Guacamole Salad

Smoked Salmon Endives

1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup minced fresh dill 2 scallions, finely chopped 1 teaspoon (packed) grated lemon peel 4 Belgian endives  8 ounces smoked salmon fillets, broken into 1-inch pieces Mix first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Season with freshly ground black pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill. Bring… Continue reading Smoked Salmon Endives

Potato Salad

1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 1 tsp salt 1 tsp dried dill 1/2 tsp pepper 2 1/2 lb potatos, cubed, boiled until tender and cooled 1 cup unpeeled cucumber, chopped 1/2 tsp onion salt 1/2 cup diced pickles, drained 1/2 cup diced red radishes Combine the sourcream, the mayo, and the seasonings. … Continue reading Potato Salad