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Salads
Apple Waldorf Salad
- In serving bowl stir together 2 diced red apples, 2 diced green apples, 4 thinly sliced stalks celery, ½ cup golden raisins, and ½ cup toasted walnuts.
- Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons walnut oil, 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Toss the dressing with the apple salad before serving. Makes 4 servings
Asian Brown Rice Salad
- Bring water to boil over high heat in medium saucepan. Stir in 3/4 cup uncooked brown rice; return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 30-40 minutes or according to the package directions. Rinse rice with cold water; drain well.
- Meanwhile, place skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2/3 cup dry-roasted peanuts; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until fragrant and beginning to brown. Transfer to large bowl. Stir in 1 (8-ounce) can drained, sliced chestnuts, 1 cup snow peas, ½ cup chopped red onion, ½ cup chopped green bell pepper and ¼ cup dried cranberries. Stir in rice.
- Dressing: In small bowl whisk together 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Add to the rice salad; toss to coat. Makes 6 servings.
Asian Coleslaw
- Place 2 cups shredded green and purple cabbage and 1 cup finely shredded fresh carrots in mixing bowl.
- Dressing: In bowl whisk together 1/3 cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1 teaspoon ground ginger and 2 teaspoons honey.
- Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Makes 6 servings.
Asian Snow Pea Salad
Ingredients
Salad:
½ (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, rinsed, drained and halved
½ cup finely chopped red onion
½ medium yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
3 ounces fresh snow peas, trimmed
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
Dressing:
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ tablespoon sugar (optional)
½ tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon grated peeled gingerroot
Directions
- In medium bowl, stir together the salad ingredients.
- Put the dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously to blend well.
- Pour over the salad. Toss gently. Makes 4 servings.
