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Cucumber Salad

Cucumber Salad

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Toss sliced cucumbers and onion together in a large bowl. Set aside.
  3. 3 Combine vinegar, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil; pour over cucumbers and onions in the bowl. Stir in dill. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

By JSCHMAND

Cucumber Tomato Salad

Cucumber Tomato Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk water, vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. 3 Add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion; stir to coat.
  4. 4 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 2 hours for best flavor results.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By BogeyBill

Copycat Italian Salad Dressing

Copycat Italian Salad Dressing

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
27 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and add red bell pepper.
  2. 2 Roast red bell pepper under the broiler until slightly blackened, about 12 minutes. Transfer bell pepper to a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap for about 10 minutes. Carefully remove plastic wrap and peel skin from bell pepper.
  3. 3 Blend roasted red pepper, oil, water, vinegar, sugar, basil, lemon juice, minced onion, and salt in a blender until smooth.

By NWMama

Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad

Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Spread into a medium bowl and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir tomatoes, cucumber, and onion into cooled quinoa in the bowl. Season with lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
  3. 3 Divide spinach leaves onto 2 plates and top with quinoa salad. Garnish with avocado to serve.

By Gitano

Authentic German Potato Salad

Authentic German Potato Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Place potatoes in a large pot and add water to cover by at least 1 to 2 inches; bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes. Drain, and set aside to cool.
  3. 3 While the potatoes are cooking, place bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry until browned and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes, turning as needed. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble when cool enough to handle. Leave bacon grease in the skillet.
  4. 4 Cook onion in the bacon grease over medium heat until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Add vinegar, sugar, water, salt, and pepper to the pan and bring to a boil.
  5. 5 Once boiling, add potatoes, and 1/2 of the crumbled bacon. Cook until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  6. 6 Transfer warm potato salad to a serving dish and sprinkle remaining crumbled bacon over top. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

By Angela Louise Miller

Instant Pot Potato Salad

Instant Pot Potato Salad

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour water into the pot of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and place a steamer basket inside. Place potatoes in the steamer basket. Arrange eggs on top of the potatoes.
  2. 2 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Use tongs to transfer eggs to an ice bath and let cool for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, combine celery, mayonnaise, green onion, mustard, relish, and paprika in a large bowl. Stir until evenly combined.
  5. 5 Peel and chop the eggs. Stir eggs and potatoes into the dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Classic Three Bean Salad

Classic Three Bean Salad

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir sugar, cornstarch, salt, mustard, water, and vinegar together in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. 2 Combine green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, onion, and green pepper in a large bowl; pour cooled dressing over all and toss to coat. Best if marinated for at least an hour before serving.

By Kim

Red Cabbage-Asparagus Salad with Tahini Dressing

Red Cabbage-Asparagus Salad with Tahini Dressing

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
3 min
Total
33 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Blanch asparagus until just tender, drain, and immediately plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process. When the asparagus is cold, drain and slice on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, stir together tahini, water, lemon juice, and garlic. Stir in sugar to taste.
  3. 3 Toss together asparagus, red cabbage, radishes, green onions, feta, pine nuts, and dill in a large bowl. Pour in tahini dressing and mix to combine.

By GKT

Make-Ahead Spinach Salad in a Jar

Make-Ahead Spinach Salad in a Jar

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool.
  2. 2 Whisk orange juice, vinegar, orange zest, salt, curry powder, and pepper together in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking continuously until well blended.
  3. 3 Line up 5 pint jars in an assembly line fashion.
  4. 4 Place 1 1/2 tablespoons of dressing into the bottom of each jar. Place 1/2 cup cooked quinoa into each jar, and top with 2 tablespoons cherries. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons goat cheese on top of the cherries. Top with 1 cup of spinach per jar and pack down tightly to remove air pockets; jars should be filled to the top. Finish each jar with 1 tablespoon walnuts. Cover jars and refrigerate until ready to eat.

By France Cevallos

Anytime Canned Corn Salad

Anytime Canned Corn Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together the apple cider vinegar, sugar, olive oil, water, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the corn, green and red bell peppers, onion, and tomato, and lightly toss. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

By MOOSETRAX75

Easy Quinoa Salad

Easy Quinoa Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions in a large bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper.
  4. 4 Serve immediately or chill salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about five days.

By scrumdiddly

Cucumber Pasta Salad

Cucumber Pasta Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and rinse several times with cold water until pasta is cool.
  2. 2 Stir pasta, cucumber, onion, and dill in a salad bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk vinegar, sugar, water, vegetable oil, mustard, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl until sugar and salt have dissolved. Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss lightly to coat with dressing. Let chill for 2 hours before serving.

By mmihlbachler

Quinoa Veggie Salad with Zesty Vinaigrette

Quinoa Veggie Salad with Zesty Vinaigrette

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer cooked quinoa to a large bowl and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Blend vinegar, Dijon, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a blender. Slowly pour in oil, with the blender running, until dressing is smooth and thick.
  3. 3 Remove quinoa from the refrigerator. Add cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, bell pepper, and onion. Pour dressing over top and gently mix until evenly combined.

By Randy Finger

Roasted Corn and Basmati Rice Salad

Roasted Corn and Basmati Rice Salad

4.2

Prep
25 min
Cook
35 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium pot, bring the basmati rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a bowl, toss the corn kernels with 3 tablespoons corn oil. Spread the corn on a large baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. remove from heat, and cool.
  3. 3 In a bowl, mix the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup corn oil, sugar, basil, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4 In a large bowl, toss together the cooked rice, cooked corn, tomatoes, corn oil mixture, red onion, and green onions. Cover, and chill at least 1 hour before serving.

By Bonnie

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring water, bouillon cubes, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in quinoa; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Discard garlic clove and transfer quinoa into a large bowl.
  4. 4 Add chicken, onion, bell pepper, olives, feta cheese, parsley, chives, and salt to quinoa; drizzle lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil on top. Stir until evenly mixed.
  5. 5 Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.

By Coulter

Coriander Tabbouleh Salad with Shrimp

Coriander Tabbouleh Salad with Shrimp

4.1

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bulgur in a large bowl, and pour the boiling water and olive oil over it. Stir, cover, and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 When all of the water has been absorbed and the bulgur is tender, stir in the lemon juice, cucumber, green onions, parsley, and mint. Season with coriander, ginger, salt and pepper. Garnish with shrimp.

By Iron Chef Suzi-Q

Perfect Potato Salad

Perfect Potato Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes in a pot with ¼ cup salt; cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, about 40 minutes (depending on potato size). Transfer potatoes to a plate; cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Peel and discard potato skins; cut into larger-than-bite-sized pieces, they will break down slightly when tossed with dressing. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl; fold in eggs, celery, onion, and parsley. Set aside.
  3. 3 Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; fold into potato mixture until well combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until chilled, 2 to 3 hours.
  4. 4 Taste for seasonings and texture; add salt and mayonnaise as desired. Garnish with chives and paprika before serving.

By John Mitzewich

Chickpea Quinoa Mock Tuna Salad

Chickpea Quinoa Mock Tuna Salad

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork and refrigerate until cold.
  2. 2 Combine chickpeas, carrot, celery, sunflower seeds, cabbage, and onion in a food processor and pulse until everything is roughly equal in size; transfer to a large bowl.
  3. 3 Stir quinoa, almonds, and raisins into the chickpea mixture; add mayonnaise, mustard, kelp flakes, relish, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir the mixture until evenly seasoned.

By Stef

Chef John's Classic Macaroni Salad

Chef John's Classic Macaroni Salad

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
300 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk 1 cup mayonnaise, vinegar, Dijon, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until dressing is well blended; whisk in sugar.
  2. 2 Stir celery, bell pepper, carrot, green onions, jalapeño pepper, and poblano pepper into dressing. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until macaroni is ready.
  3. 3 Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain in a colander for about 5 minutes, shaking out the moisture from time to time, but do not rinse.
  4. 4 Transfer macaroni to a large bowl; toss to separate. Cool to room temperature, 10 to 15 minutes. Macaroni should be sticky.
  5. 5 Add celery mixture to macaroni; stir until evenly distributed. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until macaroni absorbs dressing, 4 hours to overnight.
  6. 6 Stir salad; stir water and remaining 1 tablespoon mayonnaise into salad to refresh before serving.

By John Mitzewich

Veggie Bulgur Salad (Kisir)

Veggie Bulgur Salad (Kisir)

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bulgur in a bowl; stir in boiling water. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in chopped onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Drain bulgur and return it to the bowl. Add cooked onion, chopped tomatoes, cucumber, green and red bell peppers, green onions, parsley, mint, and red pepper flakes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, and pomegranate molasses. Toss gently until the salad is thoroughly combined. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving.

By ahilgaz

Pearl Couscous Salad

Pearl Couscous Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make couscous: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir couscous in hot oil until toasted and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in water and bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until couscous is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse couscous under cold water in a colander, then transfer to a large serving bowl. Stir in remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil until well coated.
  2. 2 Place lentils in a small pan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and rinse lentils under cold water in a colander; add to couscous.
  3. 3 To make the salad: Add tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, cranberries, raisins, red onion, chives, green onion, parsley, and sumac to couscous mixture.
  4. 4 To make the dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
  5. 5 Pour dressing over salad; stir until coated. Chill in the refrigerator until flavors blend before serving.

By Susan

Carrie's Pad Thai Salad

Carrie's Pad Thai Salad

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place noodles in a large bowl with enough hot water to cover; soak noodles until soft, about 10 minutes. Strain.
  2. 2 Combine sugar, water, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, and tamarind in a large saucepan over medium heat. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; stir just until fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds. Add eggs; cook and stir until almost set, 2 to 3 minutes. Add noodles to egg mixture; stir in 1/2 of soy-tamarind sauce mixture. Continue to cook and stir noodle mixture until hot, adding additional sauce as desired, 2 to 3 minutes more. Sprinkle paprika and chili powder over noodles.
  4. 4 Layer lettuce on a serving dish or in individual bowls; drizzle with flaxseed oil. Place noodle mixture on lettuce; garnish with bean sprouts, green onion, cilantro, and peanuts. Serve with lime wedges.

By Carrie Medina

Homemade Corn Tortillas

Homemade Corn Tortillas

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix together masa harina and hot water in a medium bowl until throughly combined.
  3. 3 Transfer dough to a clean work surface and knead until pliable and smooth. If dough is too sticky, add more masa harina; if it begins to dry, sprinkle with water. Cover dough tightly with plastic wrap and allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Preheat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
  5. 5 Divide dough into 15 equal-sized balls. Using a tortilla press, a rolling pin, or your hands, press each ball flat between 2 sheets of plastic wrap.
  6. 6 Cook a tortilla in the preheated pan until browned and slightly puffy, about 30 seconds. Flip tortilla over and continue cooking until the other side is browned, about 30 more seconds. Remove to a plate; cover to keep warm and moist. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

By jenn

How to Make Dulce de Leche

How to Make Dulce de Leche

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
180 min
Total
185 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make 2 small holes (the size of a finishing nail) on top of can of sweetened condensed milk on opposite sides using a bottle opener.
  2. 2 Place can into a small saucepan; pour water to reach high up sides of the can. Bring water to a boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer milk in the can until it turns light to medium brown and becomes thicker, 3 to 4 hours. Add more water to the saucepan as it evaporates to maintain the level.
  3. 3 Remove lid from can; transfer dulce de leche to a bowl. Whisk to break up any lumps and to incorporate thicker caramel from bottom into rest of sauce.

By John Mitzewich

Agua Fresca de Sandia (Watermelon Agua Fresca)

Agua Fresca de Sandia (Watermelon Agua Fresca)

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut watermelon into small pieces and place in a blender. Add 1 cup water and 1/8 cup sugar; puree until smooth. Pour into a pitcher.
  2. 2 Add remaining 2 cups water. Sweeten with additional sugar, to taste.

By Yoly

Chef John's Watermelon Agua Fresca

Chef John's Watermelon Agua Fresca

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Scoop flesh from watermelon half and transfer to a blender with 2 cups cold water. Place a folded towel on the blender lid and blend until liquefied, about 1 minute. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl to remove fibers. Discard fibers left in the strainer. Skim and discard excess foam from the juice if desired.
  2. 2 Place sugar and 1/2 cup water into a saucepan over medium heat; stir until water is hot and sugar has dissolved. Turn off the heat and let simple syrup cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Stir simple syrup into watermelon juice to taste.
  3. 3 Pour drink into a 2-quart pitcher and refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes. To serve, fill tall glasses with ice cubes and pour agua fresca drink over ice. Serve with straws.

By John Mitzewich

Chef John's Corn Tortillas

Chef John's Corn Tortillas

4.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Add masa harina to a large bowl; add water and salt. Stir with your fingers until dough starts to pull together.
  2. 2 Knead for a few minutes until smooth and texture resembles modeling clay or putty. Add more water if dough is too dry and more flour if too wet.
  3. 3 Place a damp towel over dough to keep it from drying out. Let rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Cut a resealable plastic bag into 2 rounds the same size as your tortilla press; set aside. Place a clean kitchen towel over a pie dish for cooked tortillas; set aside
  5. 5 Place 1 plastic round on bottom of the tortilla press. Pull off a little piece of dough, enough to roll into a 1 1/2-inch, about 1-ounce ball. Place dough ball in center of plastic round and press down lightly; cover dough with remaining plastic round.
  6. 6 Fold tortilla press over, applying pressure to lever arm until tortilla flattens to desired thickness.
  7. 7 Open tortilla press; peel off top plastic round. Align your index finger on edge of bottom plastic round at edge of tortilla; flip it over into your other hand using your index finger. Carefully peel off plastic.
  8. 8 Gently slide tortilla, with your palm up, into a hot, dry skillet over medium- to medium-high heat. Cook 1 side for 30 to 45 seconds; flip and cook other side for 1 minute. Flip and press once or twice with a spatula until tortilla puffs up slightly; cook for 30 seconds. Flip and cook 5 to 10 seconds.
  9. 9 Quickly transfer tortilla to the prepared pie dish; fold towel over to keep warm. Repeat pressing and cooking with the remaining dough, stacking and wrapping tortillas.
  10. 10 Leave tortilla stack wrapped until soft and supple, at least 15 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Spinach Strawberry Agua Fresca

Spinach Strawberry Agua Fresca

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 2 cups water, strawberries, spinach, and sugar in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour into a pitcher; stir in remaining 4 cups water.

By Yoly

Vegan Spicy Cashew Crema

Vegan Spicy Cashew Crema

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cashews in a bowl and pour filtered water over top until completely covered. Soak for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Drain and rinse cashews, then place into a food processor bowl. Add 1/2 cup water, lime juice, vinegar, garlic salt, ground chile pepper, and paprika. Blend for 1 minute. Add remaining 1/4 cup water if necessary for desired consistency; blend until smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Taste and adjust for flavor.

By Diana71

Agua Fresca de Pepino (Cucumber Limeade)

Agua Fresca de Pepino (Cucumber Limeade)

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend 2 cups water, cucumbers, lime juice, and 2 tablespoons sweetener together in a blender until smooth.
  2. 2 Pour into a pitcher; add remaining 3 cups of water. Stir in additional 2 tablespoons of sweetener to taste. Serve over ice.

By Yoly