This came from a low-gi cookbook by Helen Foster. I adjusted it to serve 2 and use up the whole can of beans. If you like hummus and tomato sandwiches on pita, this has a similar flavor minus the bread. (Could add 6 oz grilled chicken leftovers if you wanted.) INGREDIENTS 1 cup (200 grams) [...]
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Moroccan Salad (Serves 2)
Posted in Beans, Salad, tagged chickpea, garbanzo, low gi, moroccan, morocco, onion, tomato on November 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Pear and Candied Nut Salad with Mustard Dressing
Posted in Fast Food, Salad, Vegetarian, tagged cheese, mustard, pear, pecan, Salad, vinegar, walnut on October 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve been wanting to make this salad for a long time. I first saw it at Allrecipes.com. Here’s my variation based on what was handyin the fridge — I took out the avocado though. It has a delicious, complex flavor with lots of different textures. I’d def. keep some romaine in for crunch but I’d [...]
First and Second Lettuce Harvest
Posted in Garden, Salad, Self-Watering on February 17, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Remember the lettuce we planted shortly before Winter Solstice? We’ve been eating them. Here is one of them 12/21/07: It was like this on 1/30/08: On 2/8/04 it had gotten this fluffy so I decided to harvest it and its friends and make a salad: Here is the first harvest: Julia did not want to [...]
“Eve’s Revenge” Inspired (Serves 4)
Posted in Salad on August 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Dandelion Communitea has an “Eve’s Revenge” salad that I sometimes get as a wrap. Here’s my attempt at making a similar salad at home. 1 head of romaine or cos, washed, spun, and torn 1 cup raisins 4-6oz. vegan feta 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 2-4 small red delicious apples, chopped (toss in lemon juice so [...]
Warm Potato and Lentil Salad (4 Cups)
Posted in Beans, Comfort Food, Fast Food, Salad on July 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
An easy, fast, reliable “sick comfort food” type of dish. I’ve been eating it for breakfast for the last few days. The recipe doubles easily. 1/2 cup lentils, rinsed, drained, picked over and simmered uncovered in a pot of water for 20 min. When tender, drain. 1 lb potatoes, peeeled, chopped, and steamed For dressing, [...]
Black Beans and Tomatoes in Balsamic (scant 4 cups)
Posted in Beans, Salad on April 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
This was based on a short blurb I read in Nava Atlas’ The Vegetarian Family Cookbook 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, sliced in half 2 green onions, green and white parts, minced 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon red wine [...]
Apple and Celery Salad with Walnut Mustard Dressing (4 generous cups)
Posted in Salad on April 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Veganized from Peter Berley’s Fresh Food Fast. 8 stalks medium celery, diced 2 apples, diced 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 2 tbs lemon juice 2 tbs spicy brown Mustard (ex: Gulden’s) 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp sea salt black pepper to taste First chop up the celery, apple, and walnuts and place [...]
