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Thai Godot Salad
Thai Godot Salad layers baby spinach, peppers, sprouts, snap peas, herbs and crunchy nuts, finished with a bright Thai-style dressing.
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Warm Spinach & Walnut Salad
Warm spinach and walnut salad pairs briefly blanched greens with puréed walnuts and tamari for a simple, savory dish with soft texture and depth.
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Millet with Sautéed Vegetables
Millet with sautéed zucchini, tomato and mushrooms is finished with tamari, rice vinegar and basil for a grain dish served warm or cold.
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Everyday Salad Dressing
An everyday vinaigrette of olive oil, lemon or rice vinegar, garlic, maple syrup and Dijon, rested briefly so the sharp flavors settle.
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Fortifying Lemon & Garlic Dressing
Lemon and garlic lead this light dressing, with flaxseed or hemp oil and optional herbs; a short rest intensifies the savory, citrus flavor.
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The Bittersweet Salad
Thin carrot and daikon slices are salted, drained and dressed with rice vinegar and mild sweetness for a crisp salad with sweet-bitter contrast.
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The Perfect Pomegranate & Spinach Salad
Spinach, pomegranate, herbs and toasted pine nuts meet a honeyed cider-vinegar dressing in a salad balancing tart fruit, greens and crunch.
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The Great White Salad
Cucumber and daikon are salted, drained and dressed with rice vinegar and a touch of sweetness for a clean, crisp salad with restrained acidity.
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Crunchy Spinach Salad
Spinach, bell peppers, carrot, dried fruit, walnuts and optional feta are dressed with balsamic, honey, Dijon and herbs for layered crunch.
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The Cleansing Bitter Greens
Dark leaf lettuce, arugula and radicchio make a deliberately bitter salad, balanced with balsamic vinegar, olive or walnut oil, salt and pepper.
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Tomato, Feta & Mint Salad
Vine-ripened tomatoes, feta, mint and black olives are finished with lemon and olive oil, then chilled briefly for a bright, salty summer salad.
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Mediterranean Breeze Salad
Tomato, avocado, mint and green onion are dressed with lemon and olive oil in a quick Mediterranean-style salad with optional cayenne heat.
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Puris & Chat
Crisp puris filled with potato, tamarind chutney, cumin, yogurt and chili create a compact chaat with sweet, tangy, cool and spicy contrast.
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Spiced Pecans
Roasted pecans coated with coconut oil, tamari, ginger and cayenne make a crisp, savory snack with a warm finish and deep toasted-nut flavor.
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Tomato, Parsley & Yellow Bell Pepper Salad
Tomato, parsley and yellow bell pepper form a colorful, herb-forward salad finished simply with balsamic or lemon, olive oil, salt and pepper.
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The Dainty Cachumber
A simple Indian cachumber of onion, tomato, vinegar, chili and cilantro adds fresh acidity and gentle heat beside richer savory dishes.
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Refreshing Apple Walnut Celery Salad
Crisp apple, celery, red leaf lettuce and walnuts meet a simple lemon-and-olive-oil dressing in a bright salad built around freshness and crunch.
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Fresh Daikon & Endive Salad
Daikon, cucumber, carrot, watercress and endive are arranged raw with herbs, lemon and salt for a crisp platter built around clean bitter notes.
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Crunchy Broccoli Slaw
Broccoli stems, carrot and red cabbage make a crisp slaw with raisins and a tangy cider-vinegar dressing, chilled briefly so the flavors settle.
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The Essential Green Salad
Mixed greens, avocado, cucumber, broccoli and sprouts form a simple everyday salad finished with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.
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Can’t Beet It Salad
A beet and fennel salad with walnuts, optional goat cheese and a gingered rice-vinegar dressing, balancing earthy, crisp and tangy elements.
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Spiced Almonds
Cumin-spiced almonds are coated with frothy egg white, salt and cayenne, then roasted slowly until crisp for a clean, savory tea-time snack.
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Broccoli & Almond Armor Salad
Broccoli, almonds, currants and red onion are tossed with a yogurt-mayonnaise dressing for a crisp, creamy salad with sweet and savory contrast.
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Pear & Pecorino Mixed Green Salad
Ripe pear, mixed greens and Pecorino meet balsamic, olive oil, basil and pepper in a salad where salty cheese sharpens the fruit's sweetness.