tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4079426249410306402011-04-21T16:04:33.280-07:00Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09603670834536539325noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-407942624941030640.post-5251697419116635462008-09-19T13:21:00.000-07:002009-05-29T13:19:56.073-07:00<span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Watercress &amp; Beet Salad</span> (<a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/09/16/FD6212RSU5.DTL#recipe">recipe</a>) <span style="font-size:85%;">70 minutes</span><br />Chef David Tanis of Chez Panisse has a new book, and a Watercress and Beet salad recipe.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Herbs and More Herbs Salad</span> (<a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/05/14/FDK010I3B0.DTL&amp;hw=salad&amp;sn=001&amp;sc=1000">recipe</a>) <span style="font-size:85%;">30 minutes</span><br />Still have that herb garden going? Here's a great way to use those herbs.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Tender Greens, Caramelized Nuts, Pears - Yum!</span> (<a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/02/20/FDFEV3G6G.DTL&amp;hw=salad&amp;sn=007&amp;sc=687">recipe</a>) <span style="font-size:85%;">60 minutes</span><br />Click the link, then scroll down the page for this terrific salad.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xj6WoJV7Px4/SNQbGREEiOI/AAAAAAAAAAQ/sldY47ESCV8/s1600-h/42394506.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xj6WoJV7Px4/SNQbGREEiOI/AAAAAAAAAAQ/sldY47ESCV8/s200/42394506.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247849260267112674" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Roast Carrot &amp; Avocado Salad</span> (<a href="http://www.latimes.com/features/books/la-fo-watchrec17a-2008sep17,0,4925689.story">recipe</a>) <span style="font-size:85%;">60 minutes</span><br />Adapted from a new book by chef Jamie Oliver. <span style="font-size:78%;">Photo </span><span style="font-size:78%;">from David Loftus/Hyperion.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Nicoise Redux</span> </span>(<a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/07/23/FDCA11MJOF.DTL&amp;hw=salad&amp;sn=010&amp;sc=667">recipe</a>) <span style="font-size:85%;">60 minutes</span><br />A new take on a wonderful old salad.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Dorothy Lamour's Cantaloupe Salad</span> </span>(<a href="http://www.latimes.com/la-fo-saladrec2-23apr23,0,6286525.story">recipe</a>) <span style="font-size:85%;">20 minutes</span><br />A fresh -- even if it is from back in the day -- take on the Waldorf!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">1936 Salad For Thespians</span> </span>(<a href="http://www.latimes.com/la-fo-saladrec3-23apr23,0,6876350.story">recipe</a>) <span style="font-size:85%;">40 minutes</span><br />From an old cookbook about what actor's eat "when they eat."<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Simple Zucchini Salad</span> </span>(<a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dailydish/2008/07/zucchini-myster.html">recipe</a>) 40 minutes<br />Most of the time is the zucchini, unattended. Quick to make.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Simple Thai Squid Salad</span> (<a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dailydish/2008/08/a-summer-thai-s.html">recipe</a>) <span style="font-size:85%;">20 minutes</span><br />Simple to make, from Asian Ingredients by Bruce Cost.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Spinach, Arugula &amp; Strawberry Salad</span> </span>(<a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/emeraldcity/2008/02/strawberries-ri.html">recipe</a>) <span style="font-size:85%;">20 minutes</span><br />Delicious with ingredients straight from the Farmer's Market.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Hungarian Pepper Salad</span> (<a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/local/valley/la-fo-peppersrec20a-2008aug20,0,4300207.story">recipe</a>) <span style="font-size:85%;">75 minutes</span><br />Fresh, flavorful peppers are available from Farmer's Markets and many stores.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Quick Shrimp, Avocado &amp; Mango Salad</span> (<a href="http://www.latimes.com/extras/quickfix/shrimpavocado_recipe.htm">recipe</a>) <span style="font-size:85%;">30 minutes</span><br />You can substitute other cooked fish, or even lobster for the shrimp.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Fennel &amp; White Bean Salad</span> (<a href="http://www.latimes.com/theguide/outdoors/la-fo-camprec18b-2008jun18,0,6548043.story">recipe</a>) <span style="font-size:85%;">30 minutes</span><br />From a recipe by Jeremy Jackson.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xj6WoJV7Px4/SNQg3-khoQI/AAAAAAAAAAg/m-dYPiz2msY/s1600-h/italsalads.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xj6WoJV7Px4/SNQg3-khoQI/AAAAAAAAAAg/m-dYPiz2msY/s200/italsalads.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247855611854561538" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">A Fresh Take On Italian Salads!</span> </span>(<a href="http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-encore18-2008sep18,0,7491830.story">link</a>)<br />Great L.A. Times piece has Grilled Romaine With Fava Beans, Farro Salad, Romano Bean &amp; Oregano Salad!<span style="font-size:85%;"> Romano bean salad, photo L.A. Times, at right.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Spicy Nepali Bean Salad</span> </span>(<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/21/magazine/21food-recipes-002.html?_r=1&amp;ref=dining&amp;oref=slogin">recipe</a>) <span style="font-size:85%;">20 minutes</span><br />From The New York Times food pages, free registration required.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">BLT Salad With Heirloom Tomatoes</span> </span>(<a href="http://www.dailynews.com/search/ci_4216459">recipe</a>) <span style="font-size:85%;">20 minutes</span><br />From The Heirloom Tomato Cookbook.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Tandoori Chicken With Tomato Salad</span> </span>(<a href="http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07298/828146-107.stm">recipe</a>) <span style="font-size:85%;">90 minutes</span><br />Adapted from The Take-Out Menu Cookbook.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Pecan Chicken Salad</span> </span>(<a href="http://www.post-gazette.com/food/20020815farmfresh8.asp">recipe</a>) <span style="font-size:85%;">40 minutes</span><br />Seedless grapes give this a nice sweetness.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Spinach &amp; Strawberry Salad</span> </span>(<a href="http://www.post-gazette.com/food/20010607farmfresh7.asp">recipe</a>) <span style="font-size:85%;">20 minutes</span><br />With a cider vinegar dressing.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Tomato Salad</span> </span>(<a href="http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Food/TomatoRecipes">recipe</a>) <span style="font-size:85%;">15 minutes</span><br />Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette tossed with cherry tomatoes. (This recipe is within the spaghetti recipe.)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Bulgur, Chicken, Watercress Salad</span> </span>(<a href="http://www.santafenewmexican.com/HealthandScience/Try-using-math-to-eat-well">recipe</a>) <span style="font-size:85%;">60 minutes</span><br />A takeoff from tabouli, with fresh tarragon and almonds!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Pomegrante &amp; Shrimp Tabouli Salad</span> </span>(<a href="http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Food/Pomegranates-usher-in-autumn">recipe</a>) <span style="font-size:85%;">40 minutes</span><br />Wonderful color from this fall fruit.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Alice Waters' Cucumber Salad</span> </span>(<a href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/dining/bal-recipesearch,0,1484935,results.formprofile?PageURL=bal-recipesearch.cdbresult&amp;Lib=turbine_cdb_lib%3Aresult_doc_id+result_doc_rank+document_id+cdb_num+cdb_01_date+cdb_01_txt+cdb_02_txt+cdb_03_txt+cdb_04_txt+cdb_05_txt+cdb_06_txt+cdb_07_txt+cdb_08_txt&amp;SortBy=COMPOSITE_RANK+desc%2C+cdb_01_txt%2C+cdb_01_date%2C+cdb_02_txt&amp;PageSize=10&amp;Page=1&amp;MinCoarseRank=500&amp;QueryType=CONCEPT&amp;Query=alice+waters&amp;turbine_cdb_lib__cdb_01_date=&amp;x=0&amp;y=0">recipe</a>) 15<span style="font-size:85%;"> minutes</span><br />With lime juice and cilantro. So simple.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Grilled Turkey &amp; Cantaloupe Salad!</span> </span>(<a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/chi-cantaloupe-recipe-27aug27,0,2804602.story">recipe</a>) <span style="font-size:85%;">100 minutes</span><br />Unusual and delicious, with a ginger lime vinaigrette.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Melon, Tomato &amp; Onion Salad</span> </span>(<a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/search/ci_10479018?nclick_check=1">recipe</a>) <span style="font-size:85%;">40 minutes</span><br />You can use a variety of melons for this easy to make dish.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Italian Rice, Cranberry Bean Salad</span> </span>(<a href="http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/food/articles/2008/09/17/italian_rice_salad_with_cranberry_beans/">recipe</a>) <span style="font-size:85%;">2 hours, mostly unattended</span><br />A main course salad from The Boston Globe, free registration required.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Adding Purslane To Salads</span> </span>(<a href="http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Food/Purslane-adds-whole-new-taste-to-late-summer-salads">link</a>)<br />Great health benefits from this late summer green.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Great Chefs Talk About What Makes A Great Chef's Salad!</span> </span>(<a href="http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-sossalad4-2008jun04,0,1447649.story">link</a>)<br />How to build your Chef's Salad.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/407942624941030640-525169741911663546?l=thebestsalads.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09603670834536539325noreply@blogger.com0