Tasty salads

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   wellnessguidesjaposted 12 years ago

   What is the tastiest salad you've ever had, and what were the ingredients?

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   paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

   A salad without croutons is as a day without sunshine.

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      wellnessguidesjaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Crunch is important to salads. Adds texture. What about nuts and seeds?

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         paradigmsearchposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Me, no. But taste is subjective, so there is no wrong answer.

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            Hollie Thomasposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Rocket, a salad must contain rocket.

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               paradigmsearchposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               I had to look that up. Thanx. I learned something new.

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                  Hollie Thomasposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  Once you have tried a salad with rocket, there's no turning back.

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                     Cardisaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                     Croutons can be tasty if you make them yourself. You can toast your croutons by tossing them in a mixture of dry herbs, crushed garlic, salt and olive oil...then toast them. I guarantee tastiness!

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                        Hollie Thomasposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                        Yeah, I like croutons. But rocket is quite peppery, quite spicy. It adds something.

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                           Cardisaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                           Gosh I remember the first time I had rocket, I cried....

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         mega1posted 12 years agoin reply to this

         also to add crunch to salad - little cubes of jicama -  I also adore artichoke hearts plain or pickled in my salad.  Nowadays they are putting all kinds of smoked meats in salads - but a good one I had had tiny triangles of pepperoni (gourmet pepperoni) tossed in, it was colorful and yummy.  bacon is also good - not the fake bacon bits, but real ones.  It is kind of weird to think of, but I know somebody who used to eat salad for breakfast, often.  He also steamed zucchini and ate it as a side dish with his scrambled eggs!  Veggies at breakfast are a real treat.

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            Cardisaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Mega1, what is jicama...forgive my ignorance.

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               mega1posted 12 years agoin reply to this

               jicama is a big round root or tuber vegetable with a brown or yellowish skin - white inside.  Very solid and heavy.  You usually find it near the celery and carrots.  It has a mild, sweet flavor - not strong. You can grate it or slice or dice it.  It is best eaten raw.  I love it raw in a salad, peeled and diced.  It is very crunchy and pleasing to eat.
               
               

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                  Cardisaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  Thanks! I haven't seen or heard of it before but it sounds delicious.

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            wellnessguidesjaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            was just about to ask too ...

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               Cardisaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               This forum is so peaceful, haaaaa, this is the way forums are supposed to be! I just love it here!

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   mega1posted 12 years ago

   for me, you need to add sunflower sprouts!  so yummy
   
   oh and I love the baby salad mix greens combined with some romaine
   
   even on a ceasar salad, add the sprouts!
   
   or just make me a chinese chicken salad
   
   oh crap, now I'm hungry again and I just had a delightful grilled marinated chicken breast sandwich with fennel pesto, homemade sweet mustard, baby greens on a nice soft kaiser bun.

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      Hollie Thomasposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Mega1, now I'm hungry again. However, as I do have the ingredients you have mentioned, I'm gonna put a cheese and onion pie in the oven. Hardly the same.

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      wellnessguidesjaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      How do you make fennel pesto?

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         mega1posted 12 years agoin reply to this

         chop it up and roast the fennel root in oven until soft, then puree with a bit of oil, maybe a little light balsamic vinegar, tiny bit of sea salt - and presto!  fennel pesto! It has a slight licorice flavor, a little sweet - complements chicken and fish!  great stuff.

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   Cardisaposted 12 years ago

   I love a mix of every little thing.  Like a manila lettuce with grapes, olives and plum tossed in a sweet vinaigrette dressing with sweet basil.
   
   But my favourite is actually an Asian salad. Finely chopped pak choi with a candy crumble made from sesame seeds, almonds, butter and sugar. The dressing is made from red wine vinegar, orange juice, soy sauce, sugar and sunflower oil.
   
   Oh how can I forget the infamous tabbouleh!

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      Hollie Thomasposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Reading about this salad makes me hungry. I don't like tabbouleh though.

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         Cardisaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Hi Hollie, how can you not like tabbouleh? The first time I made it for my boss I was sceptical about the taste then I tried it and have been hooked!

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            Hollie Thomasposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Tabbouleh , made with bulgar wheat? I just didn't like it, but I don't like bulgar wheat, so that would make sense.

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               Cardisaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               You could substitute the bulgar for another grain like cooked rye berries.

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                  Hollie Thomasposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  I've never tried cooked rye berries. I will find some. Thanks, Cardisa.

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                     Cardisaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                     Welcome Any health food store will have them.

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      wellnessguidesjaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Ccardisa, this sounds absolutely yummy. You've given me some great ideas for my own salads.

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   wellnessguidesjaposted 12 years ago

   I once tasted this fabulous Lebanese salad called Fatoush at a little lebanese restaurant named Chez Maria in St Andrew, Jamaica. Its my absolute favourite.

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      Cardisaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I haven't had the Fatoush. I am embarrassed but I don't know Chez Maria....lol

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         wellnessguidesjaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Whats the need for embarrassment? I only learned of fattoush some two years ago. Its  Lebanese salad with romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, tossed in a dressing made with lemon juice, olive oil, mint, garlic. It is also tossed with toasted pieces of pita bread for a nice crunch. By the way, Ive never had tabbouleh or rye berries. But I'm not embarrassed. Thanks for the fabulous ideas. I love salads and will be trying them soon. Will post you my reviews.

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   MomsTreasureChestposted 12 years ago

   Love a Spring Mix salad with a Raspberry dressing, pistachios, craisins, feta cheese..just thinking about it makes me want one!

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   mega1posted 12 years ago

   looked up jicama and found out it is from Mexico or South America - and just remembered that along with sweet potatoes, it also makes great french fries.  It can also be cut into discs and used like water chestnuts in stir fries - very good.  But I like it best raw.  Its one of those veggies at the back of the produce section that many people ignore - but in the 80s in California a lot of my friends discovered it and served it all the time.  Now it is not as popular, but well-known by the foodies.  It think you will enjoy it, there's no strong strange flavor or anything like that. and it tastes much better than turnips, which it resembles a bit.

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      Cardisaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      At first I thought it was potatoes, then I thought it was turnips...lol
      
      I don't know if  I can get them here but I will ask around. I would sure like to try it.

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