Couscous Salad

1 cup chicken broth
1 cup water
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil; plus
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups couscous
1 cup seedless cucumber; cut 1/4 in, pieces
8 plum tomatoes; seeded & cut 1/4 in. dice
3/4 cup finely chopped scallion
Cucumber slices; for garnish
Tomato slices; for garnish
In a saucepan combine the broth, [...]

Endive, Radicchio and Walnut Salad

20 heads Belgian endives; washed
1 small head radicchio; washed
2 carrots; peeled, and shredded
1/2 cup walnut pieces
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons virgin olive oil
Cut 1 1/2 inches from the root end of the 2 endives and the radicchio head, and [...]

Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic

3 pounds green beans; trimmed
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves; minced
lemon; juice and grated peel
1 teaspoon salt
Fill a large stockpot of Dutch oven with two-thirds water; bring to a boil. Add the beans and cook just until bright green, 6-7 minutes total (don’t wait for the water to boil again). [...]

Sicilian Orange Salad

3 Navel oranges
3 Blood oranges
1 medium Red onion; sliced into paper-thin rings
8 large Fresh basil leaves; shredded
3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly-ground black pepper; to taste
Peel the oranges, and remove all the pith. Slice into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Arrange the slices on a large, shallow platter. Lay the onion slices [...]

Black and White Bean Salad

2 cup red onions; finely chopped
2 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup red pepper; chopped
2 tablespoon parsley; minced
2 cloves garlic; minced
2 tablespoon sugar equivalent
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup great northern beans; rinsed & drained
1 cup black beans; rinsed & drained
Saute Onions in oil until crisp-tender in a medium skillet; Remove [...]

Radish Salad

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
2 tablespoon oil
2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 head Iceberg lettuce
1 bunch red radishes
Combine salt, garlic powder. Dijon mustard, vinegar, oil, and lemon juice in screwtop jar. Shake to blend.
Coarsely chop watercress, lettuce and radishes; place in salad bowl. Add dressing; toss to blend.
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Blacksmith Salad

1 large butter or bibb lettuce
3 oz parmesan cheese
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
pinch salt
1/3 cup good quality italian olive oil
Separate the leaves of the lettuce, discarding any tough or discolored outer ones. Wash and dry thoroughly. Tear large leaves in half, and place in a salad bowl. Slice Parmesan into very thin shavings, using a vegetable [...]