Sarah's Recipe Box

Category: Salads

  • Greek Bean Salad

    Dressing:
    3 T. red wine vinegar
    1 T. plum vinegar (optional)
    1 teaspoon dried oregano
    1/2 tsp. salt
    1/2 tsp. pepper
    1 clove garlic, finely minced
    1/4 cup oil

    Salad:
    1 can white cannellini beans, drained
    1 can garbanzo beans, drained
    1 cucumber, diced
    1 bell pepper, diced
    1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
    1/2 cup diced red onion
    Half a block of feta cheese, cubed (4 ounces)
    1 bunch fresh parsley, minced
    1/3 cup black olives, sliced
    2 T. capers (optional)

    ….
    Mix the dressing ingredients together. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

  • “KFC” Coleslaw

    8 cups shredded cabbage
    1/4 cup shredded carrot
    1/2 cup sugar
    1/2 tsp salt
    1/8 tsp pepper
    1/4 cup milk
    1/2 cup mayo
    1/4 cup buttermilk
    1 1/2 T white vinegar
    2 1/2 T lemon juice

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    Combine dressing ingredients. Add vegetables. Let sit to develop flavor and serve.

  • Esther’s Corn Salad

    2 large cans corn (whole kernel niblets), 19 oz each, drained
    Green onions, sliced
    1/2 Red pepper, diced (or a combination of tomatoes and cucumbers)
    1 cup Mayo
    1 tsp pepper
    Crushed nacho cheese chips (enough to fill a ziploc sandwich bag)
    Shredded cheddar cheese
    …..
    Combine all ingredients and serve.