Guest guest Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 my brother makes this, I can make it too but I always love it when he does it for me. A nice lettuce mix sliced red onion slivered almonds crumbled gorgonzola cheese croutons mandarin oranges toss with poppyseed dressing In a message dated 1/8/2009 11:22:04 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, AudeeBird writes: My mom and I have decided to have supper together every Wednesday night -- I have to schedule these things because I'm so busy! Anyway, she complained that she didn't know what to fix for me other than salad (her standard complaint). I said that both of us could stand to have a salad once a week for supper... So that's our plan. What kinds of things do you all put on salads to make them more exciting? My favorites are Greek salad with feta, kalamata olives, red onions, etc., or taco salad. What else? Thanks! Audrey S. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215047751x1200957972/aol?redir=http://\ www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De cemailfooterNO62) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Oh! I just remembered, I have a recipe for Warm Black Bean Salad over Spinach, it is sooooo good. I don't think I " ve posted it here. I'll look itup when I get home. In a message dated 1/8/2009 11:22:04 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, AudeeBird writes: My mom and I have decided to have supper together every Wednesday night -- I have to schedule these things because I'm so busy! Anyway, she complained that she didn't know what to fix for me other than salad (her standard complaint). I said that both of us could stand to have a salad once a week for supper... So that's our plan. What kinds of things do you all put on salads to make them more exciting? My favorites are Greek salad with feta, kalamata olives, red onions, etc., or taco salad. What else? Thanks! Audrey S. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215047751x1200957972/aol?redir=http://\ www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De cemailfooterNO62) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 My mom and I have decided to have supper together every Wednesday night -- I have to schedule these things because I'm so busy! Anyway, she complained that she didn't know what to fix for me other than salad (her standard complaint). I said that both of us could stand to have a salad once a week for supper... So that's our plan. What kinds of things do you all put on salads to make them more exciting? My favorites are Greek salad with feta, kalamata olives, red onions, etc., or taco salad. What else? Thanks! Audrey S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Audrey, I enjoy dried cranberries, nuts, my new favorite is those wasabi peas. Salad doesn't have to be just veggies our family loves to make taco salad from TVP. I would limit it if you are dieting since we use corn chips. Have fun. Steph --- On Thu, 1/8/09, Audrey Snyder <AudeeBird wrote: Audrey Snyder <AudeeBird Salad ideas? Thursday, January 8, 2009, 2:21 PM My mom and I have decided to have supper together every Wednesday night -- I have to schedule these things because I'm so busy! Anyway, she complained that she didn't know what to fix for me other than salad (her standard complaint). I said that both of us could stand to have a salad once a week for supper... So that's our plan. What kinds of things do you all put on salads to make them more exciting? My favorites are Greek salad with feta, kalamata olives, red onions, etc., or taco salad. What else? Thanks! Audrey S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I love salad.......Anything and everything can go in a salad. With all the different greens you could eat a different salad every day. Baked / grilled / fried Tofu is a nice addition, you can also toss in some of the veggie meat substitutes.....the " chicken " or " steak " strips, even veggie burgers cut up into pieces. Rice and other grains.....cold or warm....I love a spinach salad with brown rice, veggies and a little cheese. Pretty much any vegetable.....raw or cooked. The list is endless. Sweet potatoes.....I cook one in the microwave, let it cool and then cut it into chunks. Any kind of nut or seed would work, fruit is a nice addition as well. Michelle in NH --- On Thu, 1/8/09, Audrey Snyder <AudeeBird wrote: Audrey Snyder <AudeeBird Salad ideas? Thursday, January 8, 2009, 2:21 PM My mom and I have decided to have supper together every Wednesday night -- I have to schedule these things because I'm so busy! Anyway, she complained that she didn't know what to fix for me other than salad (her standard complaint). I said that both of us could stand to have a salad once a week for supper... So that's our plan. What kinds of things do you all put on salads to make them more exciting? My favorites are Greek salad with feta, kalamata olives, red onions, etc., or taco salad. What else? Thanks! Audrey S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 What is the brand of the " steak " strips you use? I think I've seen Morningstar Farms ones... I love spinach, too! We usually make our salads at least 1/2 raw spinach. I'm thinking for next week, taco salad with some corn chips, black beans, salsa, sour cream, avocados, etc. Mom likes French dressing on her taco salad, which I think is just plain weird, but... Audrey S. On Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 1:32 PM, Michelle <twinglemomi wrote: > I love salad.......Anything and everything can go in a salad. With all > the different greens you could eat a different salad every day. Baked / > grilled / fried Tofu is a nice addition, you can also toss in some of the > veggie meat substitutes.....the " chicken " or " steak " strips, even veggie > burgers cut up into pieces. Rice and other grains.....cold or warm....I love > a spinach salad with brown rice, veggies and a little cheese. Pretty much > any vegetable.....raw or cooked. The list is endless. Sweet potatoes.....I > cook one in the microwave, let it cool and then cut it into chunks. Any kind > of nut or seed would work, fruit is a nice addition as well. > > Michelle in NH > > --- On Thu, 1/8/09, Audrey Snyder <AudeeBird<AudeeBird%40gmail.com>> > wrote: > > Audrey Snyder <AudeeBird <AudeeBird%40gmail.com>> > Salad ideas? > <%40> > Thursday, January 8, 2009, 2:21 PM > > My mom and I have decided to have supper together every Wednesday night > -- I > have to schedule these things because I'm so busy! Anyway, she complained > that she didn't know what to fix for me other than salad (her standard > complaint). I said that both of us could stand to have a salad once a week > for supper... So that's our plan. > > What kinds of things do you all put on salads to make them more exciting? > My > favorites are Greek salad with feta, kalamata olives, red onions, etc., or > taco salad. What else? > > Thanks! > Audrey S. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 mmmm... please do! Audrey S. On Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 1:47 PM, <akfral wrote: > Oh! I just remembered, I have a recipe for Warm Black Bean Salad over > Spinach, it is sooooo good. I don't think I " ve posted it here. I'll look > itup when > I get home. > > > In a message dated 1/8/2009 11:22:04 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, > AudeeBird <AudeeBird%40gmail.com> writes: > > My mom and I have decided to have supper together every Wednesday night -- > I > have to schedule these things because I'm so busy! Anyway, she complained > that she didn't know what to fix for me other than salad (her standard > complaint). I said that both of us could stand to have a salad once a week > for supper... So that's our plan. > > What kinds of things do you all put on salads to make them more exciting? > My > favorites are Greek salad with feta, kalamata olives, red onions, etc., or > taco salad. What else? > > Thanks! > Audrey S. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I love any kind of beans, especially kidney beans or chick peas on salad, and I love salads with lots of fresh vegetables on it.....and different kinds of greens.....which my husband refers to as " weeds " .....so funny. I also like to add pine nuts, dried cranberries, sliced almonds or walnuts. Sounds good to me! You are so lucky to have a mother to have dinner with once a week. I would give most anything to be able to have dinner with my mother just one more time. She died September 18th, 1984 at only 58 years of age. I was 36 years old. She was my best friend and the smartest woman I think I ever knew.......and she loved me and my children so. I wish I could have her back......and now my 21 year old granddaughter is with her. I wish I could have them both back. Enjoy your mother while you can.....you never know when you may not have the opportunity to eat dinner with her ever again. AND, don't forget to wear your seatbelt for Brittany. In tears again..... Nancy C. East Texas - Audrey Snyder Thursday, January 08, 2009 1:21 PM Salad ideas? My mom and I have decided to have supper together every Wednesday night -- I have to schedule these things because I'm so busy! Anyway, she complained that she didn't know what to fix for me other than salad (her standard complaint). I said that both of us could stand to have a salad once a week for supper... So that's our plan. What kinds of things do you all put on salads to make them more exciting? My favorites are Greek salad with feta, kalamata olives, red onions, etc., or taco salad. What else? Thanks! Audrey S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 LETTUCE, BEETS AND FRESH FIGS SALAD Recipe repost. I made this with fresh figs and it is great. I plan on trying it soon with thawed frozen figs (maybe marinated in balsamic and honey and chopped smaller?). In any case, it is very good. Lettuce leaves, enough for a large salad bowl. Beet leaves (from one beet) 1 medium red beet, peeled and grated 4-5 fresh green figs, quartered (I used the large green type) goat cheese 2 oz, crumbled olive oil salt balsamic vinegar lemon juice honey to taste freshly ground pepper toasted walnuts tony chachzarades (sp?) or creole spice mix Wash and break lettuce and chop beet greens. Marinate grated beets in balsamic and lemon juice adding a tsp tony schazarades creole seasoning. Save marinating juice. Layer lettuce leaves on a plate and top with chopped beet greens. Add salt and olive oil. Follow by grated beets, and spread fresh figs around. Add honey to beet marinade (it should be dark pink) and drizzle over figs. This makes a beautiful pink spot over each fig. Sprinkle goat cheese and walnuts around. Grind fresh pepper on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Carrot salad with shiso, maple and mustard recipe repost - I love this one too! 2 cups grated fresh garden salads - or use a mandolin 4-6 lightly steamed fresh green beans - very thinly sliced bunch green onions (green part of the onnion) few shiso leaves (I used about 6 purple ones) dressing: zest of 1 meyers lemon juice of 2 meyers lemons 2-3 tbsp chinese sweet mustard 2-3 tbsp maple syrup option: thinly sliced fresh peppers hot or mild Mix first 4 ingredients, mix dressing and pour on salad. Garnish with optional peppers on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 (correction, it is fresh garden CARROTS (not salad) - senior moment...LOL , " rosetalleo " <rosetalleo wrote: > > Carrot salad with shiso, maple and mustard > > recipe repost - I love this one too! > > 2 cups grated fresh garden CARROTS - or use a mandolin > 4-6 lightly steamed fresh green beans - very thinly sliced > bunch green onions (green part of the onnion) > few shiso leaves (I used about 6 purple ones) > > dressing: > zest of 1 meyers lemon > juice of 2 meyers lemons > 2-3 tbsp chinese sweet mustard > 2-3 tbsp maple syrup > > option: thinly sliced fresh peppers hot or mild > > Mix first 4 ingredients, mix dressing and pour on salad. Garnish with > optional peppers on top. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 And, I'll eat salsa as a dressing on ANY type of salad. We all have our quirks. My new fav is... black bean burger from morningstar mixed field greens salsa sour cream mix corn, beans, and red onion with a tbsp of salsa juice (the watery stuff in the salsa jar) (I keep this in my fridge regularly, as we eat mexican inspired meals 3-4 times a week) sometimes I add a sprinkle of cheddar cheese. I am getting hungry now! LOL Cassie --- On Thu, 1/8/09, Audrey Snyder <AudeeBird wrote: Audrey Snyder <AudeeBird Re: Salad ideas? Thursday, January 8, 2009, 2:42 PM What is the brand of the " steak " strips you use? I think I've seen Morningstar Farms ones... I love spinach, too! We usually make our salads at least 1/2 raw spinach. I'm thinking for next week, taco salad with some corn chips, black beans, salsa, sour cream, avocados, etc. Mom likes French dressing on her taco salad, which I think is just plain weird, but... Audrey S. On Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 1:32 PM, Michelle <twinglemomi@ > wrote: > I love salad....... Anything and everything can go in a salad. With all > the different greens you could eat a different salad every day. Baked / > grilled / fried Tofu is a nice addition, you can also toss in some of the > veggie meat substitutes. ....the " chicken " or " steak " strips, even veggie > burgers cut up into pieces. Rice and other grains.....cold or warm....I love > a spinach salad with brown rice, veggies and a little cheese. Pretty much > any vegetable... ..raw or cooked. The list is endless. Sweet potatoes.... .I > cook one in the microwave, let it cool and then cut it into chunks. Any kind > of nut or seed would work, fruit is a nice addition as well. > > Michelle in NH > > --- On Thu, 1/8/09, Audrey Snyder <AudeeBird (AT) gmail (DOT) com<AudeeBird%40gmail. com>> > wrote: > > Audrey Snyder <AudeeBird (AT) gmail (DOT) com <AudeeBird%40gmail. com>> > [vegetarian_ group] Salad ideas? > <vegetarian_ group%40gro ups.com> > Thursday, January 8, 2009, 2:21 PM > > My mom and I have decided to have supper together every Wednesday night > -- I > have to schedule these things because I'm so busy! Anyway, she complained > that she didn't know what to fix for me other than salad (her standard > complaint). I said that both of us could stand to have a salad once a week > for supper... So that's our plan. > > What kinds of things do you all put on salads to make them more exciting? > My > favorites are Greek salad with feta, kalamata olives, red onions, etc., or > taco salad. What else? > > Thanks! > Audrey S. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 How I wish I could see Mother once again. Guess I'll just have to wait. Anyway, this is a kind of odd salad Carl and I like. Kidney Bean Salad Can red kidney beans, drained 1 small stalk celery, minced finely 1 small onion, minced finely (or use a little onion powder or dehydrated onion) 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish (more or less - we like more) 2 hard boiled eggs, diced or grated 1/2 red, yellow or orange sweet pepper, diced finely) Thousand Island Salad Dressing served on side Mixed salad greens Garnishes - (one, all or none), baby tomatoes, sunflower seed kernels, sprouts, Fried onion rings (the canned things), finely minced jalapeno peppers (sparingly!), thinly sliced cucumber. Mix beans, celery, onion, pickle relish, diced sweet peppers, chopped egg together and let chill several hours or overnight. of salad on top, topping with your choices of garnishes. To plate up, I put a bed of mixed salad greens (baby greens from Paul Newman - awesome) on the plate, then a couple scoops of the bean mixture on top. Put sliced cucumber around bean mixture. Top with your choice of garnishes. Serve Thousand Island dressing in gravy boat or just pass the bottle. Carl and I love this salad which pretty much has it all - protein, fiber, veggies - serve with some fruit ambrosia and corn bread and you've got a good dinner without much work. Jeanne in GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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