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  • #50527
    Jeankit
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    Starting a new thread on salads for temps are getting more mild around here and should still be pleasant in NZ so need some new ideas to share!

    Was looking for something liter w/a corned beef twist & found these as uncharted salad territory on the ‘net!

    http://www.relish.com/recipes/corned-beef-and-cabbage-salad

    http://www.kraftbrands.com/greypoupon/recipes/recipe02.aspx

    (Also warm chicken/pecan salad on Kraft link too/on right)

    #723719
    Jeankit
    Participant

    Put some pink tags w/links to many salad ideas from past TDK chats if any of your faves are listed on them too!

    #723720
    JerseyJoan
    Moderator

    When it gets super hot and humid the last thing I want is a hot meal. Tossing cooked elbow noodles with salad dressing (mayo), celery, carrots, and small cooked shrimp makes for a delicious salad that hits the spot! Of course, shrimp is a bit expensive, so there are lots of alternatives; use what you like, such as tuna, chicken, turkey or more veggies.

    #723721
    Jeankit
    Participant

    Sounds like something I grew up w/too Joan but we added little chunks of sharp cheddar CHEESE too! Mmm…yummy memories, have to make soon!

    #723722
    Moonshadow_NZ
    Moderator

    Now this is my type of thread.

    I adore this salad and have made it for Christmas the last two years.

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/spinach-pomegranate-salad/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=spinach%20and%20pomegranate%20salad&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1

    I use mixed leaf salad greens, pecans instead of walnuts and I haven’t used the bean sprouts as they can overpower the delicate flavour of the pomegranate seeds.

    Another favourite is Fruit & Nut Salad – 2 red apples,2 stalks of celery, 8oz strawberries, handful of golden sultanas and the same of pecans. Chop up into bite size pieces in a bowl, spoon over mint yoghurt dressing and serve over salad greens.

    I like my salad to have the crunch of nuts and the zing of fruit if possible.

    I also love to dry toast pumpkin,sunflower and sesame seeds and slivered almonds and sprinkle them over any salad.

    #723723
    mollycat71
    Participant

    I HATE SALAD. PERIOD.

    Or should I say, salad hates me??? Due to screwy intestines (thanks mom for THAT TOO, in addition to my Chiari) I am unable to tolerate any raw veggies. They will put me in the hospital faster than you can say “salad”.

    I do like pasta salad if that counts. And a Caprese Salad. Ya know the tomato, basil and mozzarella. But I am not sure that is really a “salad” either.

    Sigh, I will watch this thread for further salad ideas and maybe I will be able to eat some of them.

    #723724
    Moonshadow_NZ
    Moderator

    MC, how about a cold roast vegetable salad. Chunks of various vegetables roasted and served cold(or warm if it’s in Winter).

    I buy an individual serve from my local bakery and it has potato,kumara(sweet potato)pumpkin,celery, cherry tomato,onion,capsicum, beets and broccoli in it. Easy to do at home too.

    #723725
    mollycat71
    Participant

    MS, see, now THAT sounds great! I bet I could tolerate it. The roasted veggies are probably ‘cooked’ enough my body wouldn’t fight to break them down. I think that I should do some research and try one! Thanks for the suggestion!

    #723726
    Moonshadow_NZ
    Moderator

    MC, there is a plethora of recipes out there for roast vege salad. If the vege is ‘roastable’ then you’re on your way to an RVS.

    #723727
    Skyron
    Participant

    Mmm, what do we have to do to convince AV to give us the famous coleslaw recipe???

    #723728
    mollycat71
    Participant

    Oh SKY, maybe tie her down and wave bananas in front of her??? I don’t think it will be easy to get the recipe out of her.

    #723729
    Skyron
    Participant

    What about if we spoon-fed her banana custard pudding? With caramel sauce??

    Perhaps if we offered a trade off, like say, the recipe for chocolate volcano pudding?? I’m sure other tdk’ers would have delectable recipes to tempt her with??

    #723730
    mollycat71
    Participant

    Oh yes Sky! I think we have a plan!

    #723731
    Moonshadow_NZ
    Moderator

    Gosh, all we need to do is dress up in banana costumes and visit her. All those bananas appearing at her door will overwhelm her instantly and she will willingly give up the famous coleslaw recipe.

    #723732
    Skyron
    Participant

    Or if we all wrote her very nice letters, asking politely, for the recipe? On banana shaped notepad paper, with banana flavoured/scented pens??

    #723733
    Moonshadow_NZ
    Moderator

    LOL, Sky I like the way you think.

    #723734
    Skyron
    Participant

    😀

    #723735
    Skyron
    Participant

    Bumpity bump . . .

    #723736
    AV
    Participant

    My secret receipe 🙂

    Grilled Salad

    Leslie Griffin

    3 Hearts of Romaine halfed

    EVOO

    ½ cup Good Crumbled Blue cheese (Stilton or Maytag)

    ¾ cup chopped red onion

    ½ lb bacon

    1 clove garlic chopped fine

    ½ cup good balsamic vinegar (aged at least 8 yrs)

    Freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste

    Preheat grill to high heat

    Heat 1 tlb. EVOO in a sauté pan over high heat. Add bacon and onions, and cook until bacon is crispy. Add garlic and sauté one more minute. To the same pan add the balsamic vinegar and 1 tlb of EVOO , stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then turn heat off. Set aside, stir occasionally. You want it to reduce and the vinegar will become sweet. (this gives you 20 or so minutes to do the lettus, longer is fine)

    Cut the Romaine hearts in half. Brush the flat side with EVOO, then sprinkle with salt & pepper. You want the grill “screaming” hot…. Put the lettuce flat side down on the grill, and count to 45 seconds. You do not want to wilt the lettuce, you are just looking to get nice “grill” marks. (some grills take 30 sec. some take 60) DO NOT LET IT WILT!)

    To plate – put a lettuce half on a plate, top with the balsamic/onion/bacon mixture, then with blue cheese crumbles . Finish with additional fresh cracked pepper.

    You can serve this as a side, or can add grilled shrimp, avocado, chicken or steak and it’s a meal!

    #723737
    Skyron
    Participant

    Oh Wow! Thanks AV!!! cant wait to try it 🙂

    How is the cookbook coming along??

    I’m feeling rather blonde at the moment – how come there is no actual coleslaw in there??

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