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Category Archives: Salads

Quick, Creamy Peanut Rice Noodles

27 Wednesday May 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Herbs, Make Ahead, rice noodles, Salads, Scallions, Vegetarian

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carrot, cilantro, cucumber, fresh ginger, fresh mint, Garlic, honey sesame oil, lime juice, peanut butter, peanuts, rice noodles, rice wine vinegar, sambal oelek, soy sauce

These peanut noodles are creamy and thick and just plain good.  This is one of those recipes that is pretty flexible, depending on your taste…so adjust away!  Continue reading →

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Mediterranean Rice and Bean Salad with a Creamy Dressing

23 Saturday May 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Legumes, Rice, Salads, Vegetarian

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baby bell peppers, Celery, cooked rice, Dijon mustard, fennel bulb, garbanzo beans, Garlic, lemon juice, mayonnaise, olive oil, red onion

This is summer…or in this case, late spring, on a plate.  It’s perfect for lunch or dinner, and can go main course by adding some shrimp or tuna.  Use whatever beans you have in your cupboard, but garbanzo or kidney are my favorite for this salad. Continue reading →

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Arugula-Pear Salad with Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette

10 Sunday May 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Cheese, Pears, Salad Dressing, Salads

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arugula, balsamic vinegar, bleu cheese, Dijon mustard, Garlic, olive oil, Pears, peppercorns, red onion, rice wine vinegar, Spices, sugar, vegetable oil, wine vinegar, Worchestershire sauce

Years ago, when The Goddess was a mere imp, she found a recipe for pears with bleu cheese, all dressed up with a vinaigrette.  It was heavenly.  This plays off that delicious memory.  Continue reading →

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Cinco de Mayo Chicken Taco Salad

05 Tuesday May 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Black beans, Gluten Free, Herbs, Orange, Salads, sour cream, Vegetarian Option

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avocado, bell peppers, Black beans, cherry tomatoes, chile powder, cooked chicken, Corn, corn chips, cumin, fresh herbs, Garlic, lettuce, olives, Orange, salsa, Scallions, shredded cheese, smoked sweet paprika, sour cream, taco seasoning, Tomatoes

This is a quick-fix dinner for Cinco de Mayo.  If you have leftover chicken from Sunday dinner, like the Brazilian Bakery Sunday Chicken, then you’re set.  If not, purchase one of those broasted chickens from the supermarket.  This is a perfect patio dinner on a hot summer day.  Continue reading →

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Harvest Ramen Salad

17 Sunday Nov 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Cabbage, Make Ahead, Pumpkin, Salads

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apricot preserves, dried cranberries, dried orange slices, lime juice, Pumpkin, pumpkin seed oil, ramen noodles, rice wine vinegar, savoy cabbage, Scallions, sesame oil, soy sauce, vegetable oil

We had a neighborhood pot luck recently to celebrate fall.  We were asked to bring either a dessert or a side, with a pumpkin theme.  Well, I knew there would be plenty of desserts, so I decided a salad would be the thing.  I’ve always loved the ramen noodle salad that has made the rounds over the years.  So I decided to roast some pumpkin and add that.  Turns out, it was quite delicious.  Here we go…. Continue reading →

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Green Bean Salad with Sweet Sherry Vinegar-Mustard Vinaigrette

02 Saturday Nov 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Green beans, Legumes, Make Ahead, Salads, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes

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bell pepper, Celery, Dijon mustard, Garlic, Green beans, honey, olive oil, onion, radishes, sherry vinegar, sugar, tri-bean blend legumes

We ate a lot of Three Bean Salad when I was a kid.  During the summer, my mother made it frequently.  I think it was because we all liked it, it made a huge batch and it kept well.  All that, and we had almost everything growing in the garden.  I started with her recipe, then took a flying leap!  Continue reading →

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Creamy Cucumber-Radish Salad with Dill and Chives

02 Friday Aug 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in cucumbers, Gluten Free, Salads, Vegetarian

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English cucumber, fresh herbs, Greek-style yogurt, mayonnaise, onion, radishes, sugar

When the thermometer hits the higher ranges and you feel yourself melting, there’s something so completely refreshing about a cucumber salad, served very cold. There are probably hundreds of versions, but this one has radishes for extra color and crunch…it’s a keeper.  Continue reading →

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Leftovers! — Chicken Salad with Tomatoes, Scallions and Fruit

15 Monday Jul 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Fruit, Gluten Free, Leftovers, Make Ahead, Poultry/Chicken, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Salads, Sandwiches

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cooked chicken, Dijon mustard, dried cranberries, fruit, Ham, herbs, lime juice, lime zest, mayonnaise, Pickles, Scallions, tomato

Leftovers! — Chicken Salad with Tomatoes, Scallions and FruitYou know how The Goddess is always going on about leftovers, right?  Well, she decided that it might be helpful, if she posted some of the things she does with her leftovers.  This Chicken Salad uses leftover Cumin-Garlic-Lime Chicken with Honey.  Continue reading →

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Kidney Bean Salad with Middle Eastern Flavors

03 Wednesday Jul 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Legumes, Salads, Vegetarian

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Celery, corn kernels, fresh cilantro, fresh ginger, fresh mint, Greek-style yogurt, kidney beans, mini-bell peppers, pomegranate molasses, Scallions, Spices

I don’t know about you, but I’m a sucker for a good bean salad.  I ran across a recipe for a bean salad, using garbanzos.  I like garbanzo beans, but I prefer kidney beans for  a salad.  They’re a bit softer and they’re just prettier…and you know, it’s all about how it looks!  Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato-Black Bean Salad with Lime-Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette

03 Wednesday Jul 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Black beans, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salads, Sweet Potatoes, Vegetarian

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avocado, bell peppers, Black beans, cilantro, green olives, lime juice, olive oil, pineapple, roasted garlic, Scallions, Spices, sweet potato, vegetable oil

This salad is good at any time of the year.  It is a great summer salad, as no mayo, but it also is lovely in the autumn, when the leaves turn about the same color as the salad.  Make it the day ahead and chill it overnight.  But, it’s best eaten at room temperature.  Add some red chile flakes for a little heat, when the thermometer dips.  Continue reading →

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