Salad’ Category

Bean Salad (Insalata di Fagioli)

September 16, 2010 | In: Salad

Lots of iron on this recipe.  It is so good though! Ingredients 1 small can of great northern Beans (15 ounce) 1 small can Garbanzo beans 1small can Kidney bean (red beans) 1 cup cooked Lentils (optional) 2 stalk of Celery 1...

Pecan Candy

July 27, 2010 | In: Appetizer, Salad

Hmm, pecan candies are delicious. This was an idea from AVI executive chef, Nicole. I like to use them in my Spinach Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinegarette Dressing recipe. Enjoy it. Ingredients: 3 cups Pecans 1 cup Butter 1 cup Brown...

This is another one of the many healthy refreshing salads I make at work. I hope you enjoy it. Ingredients: Mix Greens 2 cups per person 2 oranges (juice from 2 fresh oranges)or 1/2 cup of orange juce 1/4 cup Lemon Juice 1/4 cup White...

Broccoli Salad

January 15, 2010 | In: Salad

This salad is delicious! When I make it at work, they love it. Serving: 6-8 people Ingredients: 2 head of Broccoli 1 cup cooked and crumbled Bacon 1 Red Onion chopped 1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese For the dressing 1.5 cup...

Crab Salad

January 8, 2010 | In: Appetizer, Salad

Excellent for parties. Serving: 8 - 10 people Ingredients 2 packages (14 oz) Crab Flakes Style 1 Red Onion 2 Red Bell Peppers 1/2 diced bunch Celery 1 seeded and diced Cucumber 3 Lemon 1 cup Mayonnaise Tabasco Sauce Extra...

Orzo Pasta Salad

January 7, 2010 | In: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

This salad is excellent for parties. You can serve it in lemon cups (clean the inside of 1/2 lemon and add the pasta to it) or red radicchio leaves for more color. Serving: 8-10 people Ingredients: 1 lb Orzo Pasta 3/4 chopped Tomatoes  or...

I learned this recipe  in my current job. I was searching for a nice and refreshing healthy salad. I hope you enjoy it as much as all of my co-workers already did. Ingredients 1 pound of green beans 1.5  pound of sweet potato 1 cup of diced...

Couscous Salad

December 6, 2009 | In: Salad, Side Dish

Cousous Salad Serving: 6-8 people Ingredients 1 pound of Israel couscous.  Israel couscous has a bigger grain than other couscous. 1/2 gallon of water 4 cubes of chicken bouillon (if you are vegetarian you can use vegetable...

Insalata di Finocchio e Arance

December 6, 2009 | In: Salad

Fennel and Orange Salad As a little girl, my grandmother used to serve the Fennel and Orange salad every Sunday. I am not sure why. Till this day, I have good memories of enjoying this salad with my grandma. Serving: 6 people Ingredients 2...

Insalata di Mele e Carote

December 6, 2009 | In: Salad

Green Apple and Carrot Salad This salad is very refreshing. A good low fat option for lunch. Serving: 6 people Ingredients 6 green apples  2 cups machstick carrots 6 oz  fresh lemon juce  2 oz extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp...