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Making Salad the Star BASIC SALAD RECIPES Everyday Green Salad I confess I keep these ingredients on hand and make this most nights, but changing the dressings give the basic salad variety, and we also throw in whatever vegetables and beans we have on hand. 1 large head romaine lettuce, washed and torn into pieces 2 handfuls spring greens or spinach 2 large tomatoes, chopped 1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced 1 bell pepper (any color), peeled and sliced thinly ¼ red onion, sliced thinly ½ C sprouts, any kind (nuts, grains, or seeds) optional: ½ C black or green olives optional: ½ C crumbled feta cheese optional: ½ C walnut pieces optional: 1 can black, kidney, or garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained well Toss all ingredients, then do what the Italians do: drizzle olive oil and any vinegar (or fresh lemon juice) over the salad and toss. I also sprinkle Trocomare (a low-sodium herbal seasoning found in health food stores) or dried kelp on the salad. 62 12 Steps to Whole Foods © Copyright Robyn Openshaw
Making Salad the Star Tomato-Onion-Cucumber Salad Make this when you’re in a hurry but want your 60% raw meal—a favorite tradition in Europe. 3 English cucumbers, peeled and sliced thinly ½ red onion, sliced thinly 8-10 Roma tomatoes, quartered optional: basil leaves, chopped Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh-ground pepper, and marinate for 30 min. if you have time. PARTY SALADS I have noticed an interesting phenomenon: the salads people like best are the ones that have interesting combinations of nuts and fruit in the greens. The next 10 salads are that kind—the ones you take to a party and are the first to disappear. Everyone will ask you for the recipe. But your family will be delighted if you make them at home, too, to avoid burning out on the “same old” salad. Craisin Salad 1 head red leaf lettuce 2 heads Boston/Bibb/butter lettuce 1 large can mandarin oranges, drained 1 C Craisins 1 C mozzarella cheese, grated 1 C sliced almonds 1 Tbsp. butter 2 Tbsp. agave (raw, organic) or maple syrup Sauté almonds over medium heat with butter and maple syrup, stirring constantly until light brown (be careful not to burn). Set aside. Toss all remaining ingredients together. Add nuts and dressing and toss right before serving. Serves 6-8. The Craisin Salad Dressing (page 82) is perfect for this salad. © Copyright Robyn Openshaw 12 Steps to Whole Foods 63
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Making Salad the Star<br />
Toma<strong>to</strong>-Onion-Cucumber Salad<br />
Make this when you’re in a hurry but want your 60% raw meal—a favorite tradition in Europe.<br />
3 English cucumbers, peeled and sliced thinly<br />
½ red onion, sliced thinly<br />
8-10 Roma <strong>to</strong>ma<strong>to</strong>es, quartered<br />
optional: basil leaves, chopped<br />
Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh-ground pepper, and marinate for 30 min. if you<br />
have time.<br />
PARTY SALADS<br />
I have noticed an interesting phenomenon: the salads people like best are the ones that have interesting<br />
combinations of nuts and fruit in the greens. The next 10 salads are that kind—the ones you take <strong>to</strong> a party and<br />
are the first <strong>to</strong> disappear. Everyone will ask you for the recipe. But your family will be delighted if you make<br />
them at home, <strong>to</strong>o, <strong>to</strong> avoid burning out on the “same old” salad.<br />
Craisin Salad<br />
1 head red leaf lettuce<br />
2 heads Bos<strong>to</strong>n/Bibb/butter lettuce<br />
1 large can mandarin oranges, drained<br />
1 C Craisins<br />
1 C mozzarella cheese, grated<br />
1 C sliced almonds<br />
1 Tbsp. butter<br />
2 Tbsp. agave (raw, organic) or maple syrup<br />
Sauté almonds over medium heat with butter and maple syrup, stirring constantly until light brown (be careful<br />
not <strong>to</strong> burn). Set aside. Toss all remaining ingredients <strong>to</strong>gether. Add nuts and dressing and <strong>to</strong>ss right before<br />
serving. Serves 6-8.<br />
The Craisin Salad Dressing (page 82) is perfect for this salad.<br />
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