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]]>Ingredients:
- 5 ounces arugula
- 1/4 cup raw almonds
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 small lemon
- 1 clove garlic
- salt
- ground black pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the almonds on a baking sheet, making sure they are well spread out, and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes.
- Allow the almonds to cool for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the lemon into quarters and place them in a food processor.
- Pulse the lemon until well chopped and remove any seeds. About 15 pulses will do the trick.
- Add half the almonds, honey, garlic, and salt and pepper to the mix. Process for another 30 pulses.
- Place the lemon and almond mixture into a container and add olive oil. Mix well and refrigerate.
- Put the arugula salad ingredients, including the other half of the almonds, into a large salad bowl. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and enjoy.
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]]>Tomatoes and Lettuce
Let’s start with the classics. While tomatoes and lettuce may seem like a match made in salad heaven, they’re actually sworn enemies. Tomatoes release moisture that can turn your crisp lettuce into a wilted mess you’ll barely recognize. Keep these two separate to maintain crunchiness.
Cucumbers and Salt
If you’re looking for a refreshing crunch in your salad, cucumbers are your friends; but be careful when adding salt. Salt draws out moisture from cucumbers, making them extra watery. If you really have to add salt, do it just before serving to minimize sogginess.
Croutons and Dressing
Don’t you just love croutons in your salad? But while they add a delightful crunch, tossing them with dressing too early can lead to a soggy disaster. Keep your croutons crisp by adding them right before serving (or serving them on the side).
Delicate Greens and Heavy Dressings
Delicate greens like spinach or arugula can wilt under the weight of heavy dressings like Caesar or ranch. Go for lighter dressings or dress your salad lightly to keep from overwhelming your greens.
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]]>In a video shared on social media a while back, @wevaper_us demonstrated a cucumber-slicing technique that allows you to end up with heart-shaped cucumber slices. Sounds great? It looks even better.
To make heart-shaped cucumber slices, cut the end of the cucumber around a fourth of its length while placing your knife diagonally. Then, split the cucumber end down the middle, place the two pieces you got skin-way up on the cutting board, and join them together to form a heart.
Next, slice the cucumber lengthwise to get heart-shaped slices. The number of slices will depend on the thickness of the cucumber. Repeat the same with the other end of the cucumber.
These love(ly) cucumber slices are not just perfect for salad. You can also use them to visually improve all sorts of other dishes, and they are an amazing addition to the charcuterie board.
To make sure you are doing everything right and get the best results, check out the video from @wevaper_us with full instructions below.
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]]>Romanesco Broccoli
This veggie is often dubbed as the “psychedelic cauliflower,” for its striking appearance, and nutty flavor. These veggies are great on their own or as a side, and roasted with olive oil and spices. You can also add them to mac and cheese, omelets, and sandwiches for a unique twist to any dish.
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi offers a crunch to many salads and dishes, with a complex flavor. Resembling a cabbage or apple, and works well with slaws, salads, or on its own as a crunchy snack. Peel the skin and add to a number of recipes and enjoy!
Watermelon Radish
Elevate your salads with this robust, colorful, and crunchy veggie. Mild in flavor, and with a bright pink center, these crunchy gems offer flare in your salads or as a garnish in many dishes.
Okra
This gooey green vegetable tastes great when slow-cooked in stews or in soup, and also offers many nutritional benefits. Slow cook them in tomato sauce and onions and add it on top of rice for a delicious, filling, and healthy meal.
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]]>uses. You may not be aware of or know how many kinds of tomatoes there are if you’re not looking in the right places. Lucky for you, we’ve got you covered with a short and sweet guide to this delicious fruit so you can grab them when you see them!
Grape Tomatos
These tomato are crunchy, crisp, and vibrant. They come in a variety of colors and flavors that make a great addition to dinners because, when cooked, they hold their meatiness. They are
also great as a snack or to add in tossed salad for vibrancy and crunch.
Beefsteak
This variety are typically large, juicy, and meaty. They are ideal for salsa, sauces, and
dips, and are a great addition to a burger or sandwich.
Cherry
While they look the same as grape tomatoes, these are different. They are tangy and
sweet and can be grilled, dried, or cooked in delicious pastas, sauces, and soups!
Roma
These are the backbone of many recipes. There is so much you can do with this flavor;
it’s tangy and has a fresh tomato taste. Put it in a sauce or stew, or add it to your bruschetta, or finely diced them in a salad.
Heirloom
With a large variety of sizes and colors, these tomatoes are packed with flavor. You can add them to salads, roast them in the oven , use them in soups, or cut them into slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper and put on a piece of toast.
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]]>Ultimate Kale Salad
Modic called her blog Kale Junkie for a reason, and we’ve seen her share several delicious recipes for kale salads, but none of them compares to this one.
Fall Harvest Kale Salad
Modic put a twist on her ultimate kale salad with this recipe, which calls for the use of maple tahini dressing and ingredients we associate with fall, from butternut squash and pumpkin seeds to apples and pomegranates.
Chicken Caesar Salad
If you want to take a break from kale salads, how about turning to this timeless classic—chicken Caesar salad with homemade tahini dressing?
Cabbage-Carrot Salad
One of the best things about Modic’s salads is that they’re incredibly easy to make. That’s certainly the case with this refreshing dish, made with shredded cabbages and carrots and topped with tangy peanut dressing.
Strawberry Arugula Salad
If you’re a huge fan of salads that allow you to play with different flavors, make sure to try this strawberry arugula salad, and don’t forget to top it with lemon poppyseed dressing.
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]]>Ingredients:
Main
- 3 cups canned white beans
- 2 boiled eggs
- 1 red tomato
- 1 onion
- ½ cup finely chopped parsley
Tahini Dressing
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 1/4 cup canned white beans
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
Instructions:
- Start by adding the white beans to your salad bowl.
- Chop the onion, tomato, and boiled eggs. Mix with the white beans.
- Now on to dressing. In a separate bowl, combine tahini and vinegar. Stir until there are no lumps.
- Make a puree from the 1/4 cup of canned white beans and add to the dressing bowl. Crush the garlic and combine with the rest of the dressing ingredients alongside cumin and a pinch of salt.
- Stir the dressing while slowly adding lemon juice and then olive oil.
- Pour the tahini dressing over your piyaz and then top with parsley.
- Enjoy your new favorite salad.
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]]>Even the biggest salad haters find themselves mesmerized by her viral videos. She goes simply by her first name, Darlene, and @thesaladlab on TikTok is giving salads a whole new meaning. She now has over 2.2 million followers, and we can totally see why.
@thesaladlab Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Sandwich #salad #saladsoftiktok #thesaladlab #thanksgiving #thanksgivingrecipes #thanksgivingleftovers #thanksgivingleftoversalad #easyrecipe @John Legend ♬ All of Me – Piano Instrumental
With her signature catchphrase “Welcome to The Salad Lab, where we’re making fabulous salads every day”, Darlene starts with a big wooden bowl and drops her ingredients in using Petri dishes and test tubes, keeping with the “lab” theme.
@thesaladlab Ariana Grande’s Style Favorite #salad #saladsoftiktok #arianagrandesalad #arianagrande #thesaladlab #balletto #sparklingrose ♬ thank u, next – Ariana Grande
Her positivity and calming voice are enough to have us craving salads on the daily. Not only does she put a new spin on classic salads, but she also recreates famous salads from TV shows and our favorite celebrities’ signature salads. If you’ve ever wondered how to make Ariana Grande’s favorite or the one Jennifer Anniston ate in “Friends” that one time, you’re in the right place.
@thesaladlab The Real Jennifer Aniston Style Friends Salad #salad #saladsoftiktok #realfriendssalad #friendsalad #ohboy #smartwater #secondtimesacharm #articlelinkedinbio#screammovie ♬ original sound – The Salad Lab
One of the best things about Darlene’s videos is that there’s no mention of diet culture, health benefits, or ‘good and bad’ foods—just delicious ingredients and her soothing voice along with it. She’s proving to us that there’s a salad out there for everyone. So, which will you make first?
@thesaladlab Kale Caesar Salad Sweetened Greens Style #saladsoftiktok #thesaladlab #salad #easyrecipe #caesar #kalecaesar #jasminegreentea @sweetgreen @sweetgreen @Whisps Cheese Crisps @Holland Bowl Mill ♬ Hip Hop with impressive piano sound(793766) – Dusty Sky
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]]>Food blogger Kate from the Cookie and Kate website has a ton of cool salad recipes you can try. Here are three of them!
Chickpea Salad
Kate’s popular chickpea salad recipe is a solid choice if you feel like having salad as a main course. It can also go well as a side dish, but the chickpeas combined with the vegetables create a sense of a full, satisfying meal. Other than chickpeas, it includes celery, pepper, red onion, and parsley, seasoned with lemon and garlic.
Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Pistachios
Just looking at the name of this salad is sure to make you drool, so just imagine actually eating it! The sweet-and-savory combination of roasted beet and goat cheese along with pistachios and some fresh greens is a true vegetarian winner.
Green Salad with Apples, Cranberries and Pepitas
Yet another one in the sweet-and-salty category is Kate’s refreshing green salad with Granny Smith apples, cranberries, and pepitas mixed with goat cheese. The salty and creamy goat cheese compliments the sweet-sour green apple slice, and together with the other ingredients, it’s just pure perfection.
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]]>Ingredients:
- 1 lb collard greens, stemmed and cut into thin strips
- 3 clementines
- 3 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 small shallots, sliced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sorghum syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 1 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
- Get 1 clementine and squeeze its juice to get around 2 tablespoons juice.
- Combine it with the dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, apple cider vinegar, pepper, and sorghum syrup.
- Mix all the ingredients together, then start adding the olive oil but do it slowly. This is the dressing for your collard salad.
- Get a large salad bowl. Fill it with the shallots and collard. Next, top it off with 2 tablespoons of the dressing and mix everything together. Use your hands for 60 seconds.
- Peel the rest of the clementines and cut them into slices.
- This recipe is meant for 4 servings. Divide the collard mix into 4 plates, then add pecans, clementine pieces, chicken, and goat cheese on top.
- Finish off with the rest of the dressing and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Enjoy your salad right away.
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