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Spicy Sombrero Salad

March 15, 2020 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

warm bean and corn salad on chopped kale and lettuce in a bowl

This main-dish salad comes together in twenty minutes or less, using pantry ingredients and fresh greens. No special cooking skills needed and easily adapted to use what you have on hand. Get zing from the salsa, crunch from the seeds or nuts, umami from the beans and green onion, and sweetness from the raisins and […]

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe Tagged With: beans, easy, gluten-free, kale, pantry, quick, salad, vegan

Greek Chickpea Salad for a Crowd

June 22, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Greek chickpea salad in a bowl

Combine creamy chickpeas, crunchy vegetables, and Greek dressing for a crowd-pleasing salad. Toss in chopped olives and loads of chopped fresh parsley for extra flavor. It keeps its crunch for several days, so you can make it on the weekend to help get you through the week. I made a big pot of it this […]

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe, Side dish Tagged With: bell peppers, celery, chickpeas, cucumbers, olives, party, salad, salad dressing, summer

Chilled Mediterranean Green Beans and Tomatoes

August 24, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

chilled green beans and tomatoes

Make a big bowl of flavorful vegetables for a cookout, picnic, or a week of lunches. Tender cooked green beans and red onions mingle with ripe tomatoes and black olives. A surprise ingredient adds zip without turning the green beans gray. It’s wildly affordable: a serving costs just $1.16 using organic ingredients, or $11.60 for […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Side dish Tagged With: gluten-free, green beans, potluck, salad, summer, tomatoes, vegan

Massaged Kale Salad with Bell Peppers and Raisins

June 8, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Massaged kale salad with red bell peppers and raisins

Massage raw kale to make it tender and sweet, then toss with raisins and bell pepper for texture and more sweetness. Vegan and gluten-free. $1.39 a serving using organic ingredients.

Filed Under: Recipe, Side dish Tagged With: bell peppers, gluten-free, raisins, raw, salad, vegan

Fresh Corn and Black-Bean Salad with Optional Daylilies

June 29, 2017 by linda watson Leave a Comment

Fresh corn and black bean salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, green onion, and basil is a meal in a bowl

A big bowl of this sunny salad makes a perfect summer meal. Fresh corn gives it sweetness and snap, while the bright lemon dressing ties the flavors together. Serve it while the beans and corn are still warm for maximum contrast or keep it in the fridge to dish out when it’s too hot to […]

Filed Under: Entree, Side dish Tagged With: basil, black beans, corn, daylilies, gluten-free, lemon, salad, tomato, vegan

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