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Chilled Cucumber and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 90 min
Instructions
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1
Soak mushrooms in water until hydrated, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and place in a saucepan over medium heat; boil for 2 minutes. Drain and let cool.
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2
Combine lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, sugar, and chile pepper in a bowl. Toss in cucumber, mushrooms, and sesame seeds. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- Total
- 10 min
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Crush ramen noodles in a bowl. Stir in seasoning packet, sunflower seeds, almonds, green onions, oil and vinegar dressing, and sugar; mix until sugar is dissolved.
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3
Place slaw mix into a large salad bowl; pour dressing mixture on top and toss lightly to combine well.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Whisk canola oil, 1/2 cup sugar, red wine vinegar, and 2 tablespoons soy sauce together in a bowl.
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2
Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; add 2 tablespoons sugar and stir until dissolved. Crumble ramen noodles into butter mixture, then stir in ramen seasoning packets, sesame seeds, almonds, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce; cook until lightly toasted, stirring constantly to prevent burning, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
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3
Toss vinaigrette, ramen mixture, bok choy, and green onions together in a large bowl.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- Total
- 20 min
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Place cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle with salt; set aside to drain while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
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3
Whisk vinegar and sugar together in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved; stir in sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds.
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4
Rinse salt off cucumber slices by running under cold water; place in a large bowl.
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Add sliced red chili peppers and vinegar dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate the salad until ready to serve. This salad tastes best on the day it is made.
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Enjoy!
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- Total
- 30 min
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
To make the peanut dressing: Whisk rice vinegar, oil, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic together in a medium bowl; set aside.
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3
To make the coleslaw: Mix green cabbage, red cabbage, napa cabbage, red bell peppers, carrots, green onions, and cilantro in a large bowl.
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When ready to serve, pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss well to combine.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Whisk olive oil, sugar, vinegar, and ramen noodle seasoning packets together in a small bowl.
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2
Combine broccoli coleslaw mix, broken ramen noodles, almonds, raisins, green onions, and green bell pepper together in a salad bowl; fold in dressing.
Asian Chicken Noodle Salad
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 25 min
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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2
Toss ramen noodles, sunflower seeds, pine nuts, and melted butter together in a medium bowl until evenly coated; spread in a thin layer on a baking sheet.
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3
Bake in the preheated oven until evenly toasted, 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly.
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4
Toss noodle mixture, bok choy, chicken, green onions, snow peas, and water chestnuts together in a large bowl until well combined.
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5
Whisk oil, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and lemon juice together in a small bowl until well combined; pour over salad and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate until chilled.
Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- Total
- 45 min
Instructions
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1
Place cucumbers into a colander and sprinkle with salt. Allow to drain for at least 30 minutes. Shake off excess liquid but do not rinse cucumbers.
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Meanwhile, make the Asian dressing: Whisk soy sauce, sugar, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, and red pepper flakes together in a salad bowl.
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3
Add cucumbers to dressing; stir to coat evenly. Chill the salad before serving.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 35 min
Instructions
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1
Place the lime peel, soy sauce, and chicken broth in a skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet, and bring to a boil. Cover, and simmer until the chicken is fully cooked. Remove from heat, and allow to cool. Shred chicken, and set aside.
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2
In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, anchovy paste, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir in garlic, cilantro, shallots, and chicken. Mix well.
Red Cabbage Slaw with a Twist
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- Total
- 20 min
Instructions
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1
Combine cabbage, red bell pepper, shallots, ginger, and basil in a large bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, wasabi paste, and ground pepper in another bowl; stir into cabbage mixture. Top with pine nuts and sunflower kernels.
Warm Stir-Fried Salad
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 145 min
Instructions
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1
Place chicken in a large bowl. Whisk soy sauce, ginger, tarragon, and brown sugar together in a bowl; pour over chicken. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator, 2 to 4 hours.
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2
Remove chicken from marinade with a slotted spoon, reserving marinade.
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3
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Add marinade; bring to a boil for 3 minutes. Stir cashews and carrots into chicken.
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4
Arrange cabbage and baby kale on 4 plates. Drizzle sesame oil over each cabbage-kale serving; top with chicken mixture.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Toss fennel, beets, and green onions together in a salad bowl. Drizzle lemon juice and olive oil over vegetables and sprinkle parsley and lemon zest on top. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Combine cantaloupe, watermelon, blueberries, and strawberries in a large bowl; stir well.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Place mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, anchovies, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Set aside.
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2
Place kale in a large salad bowl. Using your hands, massage the kale to soften slightly. Add a few dollops of the dressing on top of the kale, and stir until all pieces are lightly coated with the dressing. Sprinkle with croutons and top with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Maroulosalata (Greek Romaine Salad)
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Wash and dry romaine lettuce. Lay leaves on a cutting board and slice lengthwise across the leaves, shredding them into 1/4-inch strips.
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2
Transfer lettuce to a large bowl. Add scallions, dill, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper; toss until well combined. Adjust oil, vinegar, and seasoning to taste.
Citrus and Pomegranate Salad
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Peel grapefruits, oranges, and tangerines with a serrated edge knife, being careful to remove the white pith.
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2
Slice all citrus fruit crossways and remove any seeds. Evenly distribute slices amongst 4 salad plates. Sprinkle pomegranate arils evenly over each salad.
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3
Stir together sour cream and undiluted lemonade concentrate in a small bowl for the dressing until smooth. Drizzle dressing over each salad. Garnish with mint sprigs.
Hearts of Palm and Avocado Salad
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Peel the hearts of palm into strips lengthwise and cut the pile of strips in half. Set aside.
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2
Combine lime juice and vinegar in a small bowl and whisk in olive oil to combine. Season with chili powder and salt and set aside.
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3
Combine onion, bell pepper, radish, carrots, tomato, serrano, cilantro, and reserved vinaigrette in a medium bowl; stir to combine. Gently fold in avocado and hearts of palm. Serve immediately.
Chickpea Quinoa Mock Tuna Salad
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 55 min
Instructions
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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.
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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.
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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.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 120 min
Instructions
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1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Strain pasta and rinse under cold water. Drain.
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Combine bell pepper, corn, celery, and red onion in a bowl. Mix together vegan mayo, vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; pour over vegetables. Mix in cold pasta and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
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Cover pasta salad and let cool in fridge for at least 90 minutes before serving, stirring occasionally to mix sauce into pasta evenly.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 150 min
Instructions
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1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp and 2 tablespoons lemon juice; cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 2 minutes.
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2
Transfer shrimp to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
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3
Combine celery, mayonnaise, 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon red onion, dill, remaining 4 teaspoons lemon juice, seafood seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
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4
Dice shrimp and crab. Add to the mayonnaise mixture and gently stir to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Gently tear open the burrata cheese to expose the soft, creamy core and place in the center of a plate. Arrange peach slices in and around the cheese. Sprinkle basil leaves over cheese and drizzle with olive oil.
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Bring raspberry balsamic vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until vinegar reduces to a thick syrup, about 5 minutes. Spoon balsamic syrup over peaches and cheese; season with sea salt and black pepper.
Strawberry and Feta Salad
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Place almonds in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat; set aside.
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3
To make the dressing: whisk garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, raspberry vinegar, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil together until well combined.
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4
Place toasted almonds, romaine lettuce, strawberries, and feta cheese in a salad bowl; add dressing and toss to coat.
By Andrea Longo Policella
Spinach Salad with Chicken, Avocado, and Goat Cheese
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- Total
- 20 min
Instructions
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1
Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Toast pine nuts in hot skillet until lightly browned and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
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Put spinach into a large salad bowl; top with pine nuts, tomatoes, chicken, avocado, corn kernels, and goat cheese.
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Beat white wine vinegar, olive oil, and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- Total
- 30 min
Instructions
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1
Combine tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, bagel chips, basil, red onion, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, basil, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; toss until evenly combined. Refrigerate until chilled, 15 to 30 minutes.
By Stephanie Moyle Barber
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- Total
- 30 min
Instructions
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1
In the container of a blender, combine mayonnaise, maple syrup, vinegar, and sugar. Cover and blend on low speed. Gradually pour in vegetable oil while mixing until fully incorporated. Taste and season accordingly with salt and pepper. Set aside.
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2
In a large serving bowl, combine lettuce, cherries, apples, goat cheese and candied pecans. Toss with just enough dressing to coat, then serve with remaining dressing on the side.
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- Total
- 30 min
Instructions
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1
Combine Genoa and soppressata salamis, provolone, mozzarella, tomatoes, and artichokes in a bowl. Slice roasted red peppers and add them to the bowl with about 3 tablespoons juice from the red pepper jar. Mix in chopped olives.
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2
Drizzle olive oil over salami mixture, followed by red wine vinegar. Season with pepper. Mix thoroughly. Store in the refrigerator until serving time.
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3
Before serving, tear fresh basil leaves into bite-sized pieces and fold them into salad.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 35 min
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
To make the candied pecans: Combine pecans and sugar in a skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring gently, until sugar has melted and pecans are caramelized, 5 to 7 minutes.
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3
Carefully transfer nuts onto a sheet of waxed paper to cool.
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While the nuts are cooling, make the dressing: Whisk oil, vinegar, sugar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
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To make the salad: Layer lettuce, pears, Roquefort cheese, avocado, and green onions in a large serving bowl. Pour dressing over top.
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6
Break cooled pecans into pieces and sprinkle over salad.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 40 min
Instructions
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1
Place noodles in a large bowl with enough hot water to cover; soak noodles until soft, about 10 minutes. Strain.
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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.
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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.
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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.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 40 min
Instructions
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1
Gather the ingredients.
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2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Add peas and continue cooking for 2 minutes. Drain pasta and peas and chill quickly by rinsing with cold water.
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3
Transfer pasta and peas to a large bowl. Mix in tuna, celery, green onion, dill, and carrot until well blended.
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4
Mix mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; blend into tuna pasta mixture until well combined.
Fruity Curry Chicken Salad
- Prep
- 45 min
- Cook
- Total
- 45 min
Instructions
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1
Combine chicken, celery, onion, apple, raisins, grapes, pecans, pepper, curry powder, and mayonnaise in a bowl; mix well to combine.