need a pretty and yummy salad recipe - no lettuce

shopaholic

Mon, Nov 02 2009, 10:18 pm

not sure about elegant, but broccoli/craisin/cashew salad? couscous? pasta & veggies? linguine/sauteed peppers & onions? I can give you recipes if you want. I'm sure I have more, but I can't think.

imamothertoo

Tue, Nov 03 2009, 2:06 am

pepper salad which actually has different color peppers sliced, kirbys in circles,purple onion in rings,carrots in circles. can also add baby corn if not using yellow pepper. its in a vinegar,sugar oil dressing.if u want the recipe just let me know here and ill post it

ABC

Tue, Nov 03 2009, 2:51 am

chinese style noodle salad:

saute garlic and fresh ginger (this is what makes it so special). add v thin strips carrot, red pepper and some bean sprouts. plus any other veg you like such as baby corn. add a little soy sauce and a little sugar.

mix above mixture with just-cooked noddles (still warm so they absorb the flavor).

colorful and sits well and can make large amount without too much effort. yum

Mrs Bissli

Tue, Nov 03 2009, 6:44 am

Crudite with dips fit the bill perfectly... elegant, good for simcha/kiddush, no lettuce, can be made beforehand. I would use cherry tomato, celery sticks, carrot sticks, cucumber sticks, red/orange/yellow pepper strips, fennel sticks, zucchini sticks, raddishes etc. You can keep cut veggies in separate ziplock bags and serve in sectioned platters. Make a few different dips (I like mayo with mustard and onion soup mix, mayo with ketchup and a dash of tabasco, garlic mayo or pesto, hummous)

morahaviva

Tue, Nov 03 2009, 10:25 am

Cherry tomato salad

Cut cherry tomatoes in half or 1/4 if they are huge
brown pine nuts in a bit of oil- keep an eye on them since they burn quickly
thinly slice chives

mix all together and chill. No salt or spices needed!!

Sorry I am not giving amounts, but I usually use a few baskets of tomatoes and about 1/4 cup pine nuts per small basket of tomatoes, and then add the chives according to how it looks - you dont want them to overpower the salad.

elmos

Tue, Nov 03 2009, 12:36 pm

I am not sure if this is what you have in mind but this is what comes to mind Spinach pasta salad, sesame noodle salad, hearts of palm salad, corn salad , 2 color crunchy cabbage salad, israeli salad, coleslaw, tri color pasta, bean salad if you want any recipes let me know. God luck!

Mirel

Tue, Nov 03 2009, 1:31 pm

elmos wrote:

op here, the sesame noodle salad sounds interesting, can you post the recipe, please? thanx
Is the hearts of palm salad with avocado? I like that salad but can't make it in advance. If it is something else, can you post it please too?! thanx again!!!

chaylizi

Tue, Nov 03 2009, 1:40 pm

probably not so elegant, but it's colorful (and delicious)

dice as many different kinds of vegetables as you want- I usually use several different color peppers, tomato, celery, purple onion, avocado, mushrooms, carrots, olives, cucumber, whatever else suits your fancy. dress with olive oil & spices- I usually use onion & garlic powder, salt & pepper. My dd and I can sit over a huge bowl of this salad & eat all day.

key

Tue, Nov 03 2009, 2:46 pm

A zesty marinated salad. Will last a couple of days in the fridge.

1 pint cherry tomatoes
2 celery ribs, sliced
¼ cup black olives, sliced
⅓ cup green olives, sliced
¼ cup parsley, coarsely chopped
1 small garlic cloves, minced
⅓ onion minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
Toss all the ingredients in a bowl, season and let sit at room temperature for some time before serving

key

Tue, Nov 03 2009, 2:48 pm

another delicious salad!
Asparagus Mushroom Salad

1 bunch asparugus
2-3 portabella mushrooms
red pepper
orange pepper
yellow pepper

Sprinkle asparugus and mushrooms with olive oil, salt and pepper - broil for 5-7 minutes

slice all ingredients thin.

1 cup olive oil
3/4 cup vinegar
5 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 clove garlic

(makes a large dressing- you can half it)

elmos

Tue, Nov 03 2009, 11:42 pm

Th hearts of palm salad is fairly easy you slice up hearts of palm baby corn and sour pickles and add grape tomatoes if large ones cut in half.
I use 2 cans hearts of palm to one can baby corn and a few sour pickles depends on the size of the pickles. The dressing is a little salt olive oil and pepper.
The sessame noodle salad is originally from kosher pallette but I have varried the recipe slighly
1lb of cooked spagetti or linguini or such shape
6 table spoons of splenda or sugar
6 table spoons safflower oil
6 table spoons rice vinegar I use 3tbsp of rice vinegar and 3 tbsp of garlic rice vinegar
6 table spoons soy sauce
2 table spoons soy sauce
dash of hot sauce or crushed red pepper flakes
aprox 6 scalions sliced
sesame seeds
Take all the dressing ing. minus the sesame and scallions place in a plastic container and shake up can be made a few days in advance just shake before using.Pour over spagetti add sesame seeds to desired amount scallions are optional they add nice color and dres sit up for a simcha I use for a reg. shab. I keep seperate and may add to a small amount as that spoils faster than the salad. I find it tastes best if it marinades a few hours before you serve it.

Motheroftwins

Wed, Nov 04 2009, 5:53 pm

I have a really easy sesame noodle recipe:

1 box spaghetti, cooked and drained

for the sauce, mix:
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup toasted sesame oil -- ive used regular canola oil
1/3 cup sugar

toss together and pour over pasta.

add 3 scallions, thinly sliced -- I never add this, my fam doesnt eat scallions

toss is some sesame seeds if you want.

or a corn salad --
1 can white corn (or just use 2 yellow)
1 can yellow corn
1/2 red pepper cut up small
1 pck frozen small peas

cobime and for the dressing its just olive oil salt and pepper

greenfire

Wed, Nov 04 2009, 7:25 pm

my new favorite - broccoli salad

head of broccoli
carrots
red onion
craisins
cashews (I use mixed nuts - no peanuts)
sunflower seeds

3/4 cup mayo
1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 cup sugar or splenda (or skip it altogether) ...

funny50

Wed, Nov 04 2009, 8:11 pm

[quote="elmos"]I am not sure if this is what you have in mind but this is what comes to mind Spinach pasta salad, sesame noodle salad, hearts of palm salad, corn salad , 2 color crunchy cabbage salad, israeli salad, coleslaw, tri color pasta, bean salad if you want any recipes let me know. God luck![/quote]

What's the recipe for the spinach pasta salad?
thanks