Category Archives: Salads

Butternut Squash Salad

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: November 12, 2012

  Butternut Squash Salad Makes 4-6 servings. Spicy maple-sweetened squash with honey almonds and cranberries makes a festive winter salad or side dish. Red pepper flakes can be hot so use less for a little ‘cooler’ dish. 1        small butternut squash* (about 1-1/2 pounds or 4 cups cut up) 4        tablespoons olive oil, divided 1        clove garlic,… Read more

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Salad Dressings — homemade or store-bought?

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: October 7, 2012
Waldorf Splash Salad

        Both!  We like homemade and a few bottled dressings. Homemade salad dressings are easy to make, while store-bought can be embellished with simple additions like lemon peel or toasted sesame oil. Yes, there’s a daunting selection of bottled dressings, and you have to try many ($$) to find the flavor you like that… Read more

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Fresh Corn & Cherry Tomato Salad

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: July 17, 2012
Corn & Tomato Salad tops a green salad

Fresh Corn & Cherry Tomato Salad Serves 4-6 3        ears sweet corn            Large bowl of water and ice 1          lb. cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes 1/4     cup each chopped fresh basil, mint and Italian parsley* 3         Tbsp. Nakano seasoned rice vinegar 1          Tbsp. canola or safflower oil             Salt and fresh-ground pepper to taste… Read more

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Moroccan Orange & Date Salad

By Rita's Kitchen | Published: January 26, 2012

Moroccan Orange & Date Salad Serves 6 to 8 1/2       cup Nakano seasoned rice vinegar * 2          Tbsp. olive oil 2          Tbsp. finely chopped red onion 1          Tbsp. chopped mint 1/8       tsp. ground cumin Butter lettuce 4          large navel oranges, peeled and sliced 1/3       cup chopped dates 1/3       cup coarsely-chopped pistachios For the dressing, combine rice vinegar,… Read more

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Beets, Basil and Feta Salad

By Rosie's Kitchen | Published: November 4, 2011

BEET BASIL AND FETA CHEESE SALAD           Peel beets if desired. Halve or quarter and place in a steamer basket.           Add water up to the bottom of the basket. Cover and simmer until beets are tender-crisp, 20-30 minutes depending on the size of the beets. Test with a toothpick or tip of a knife until it inserts with… Read more

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