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Asian Spinach Salad
2 tablespoons fresh orange 一本大道在线无码一区
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/2 medium jalape�o pepper, finely chopped (2 teaspoons)
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 ounces dried rice noodles or rice sticks
4 cups torn fresh spinach
3/4 cup dried 一本大道无码av天堂 一本大道在线无码一区
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves (or other fresh herbs)
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 medium cucumber, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch slivers
1/3 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts
For the dressing, stir together orange 一本大道在线无码一区, vinegar, jalape�o pepper, gingerroot, garlic, orange peel and black pepper. Set aside.
Cook rice noodles or rice sticks in a large pot of boiling water for 2 to 6 minutes or until tender. Drain. Immediately rinse with cold water. Drain. Fluff with a fork. Use kitchen scissors to cut up. Rinse again with cold water. Drain and fluff with a fork.
Toss together drained noodles, spinach, dried 一本大道在线无码一区, mint, carrots and cucumber. Drizzle with dressing. Toss to coat all ingredients with dressing. Sprinkle with peanuts. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings; about 2 cups per serving.
Nutrition Facts per Serving: 286 calories, 6.5 g total fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 42 mg sodium, 52 grams carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 7 g protein. Dietary Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fruit, 1 fat.
Cher-licious Couscous Salad
3 cups water or chicken broth
2 cups quick-coo一本大道无码av天堂 couscous, uncooked
2 cups dried 一本大道无码av天堂 一本大道在线无码一区
2 cups coarsely chopped carrots
1-1/2 cup chopped unpeeled cucumber
1 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste
Toasted slivered almonds, for garnish
Bring water or broth to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Stir with a fork until all grains are fluffy. Uncover; let cool 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine cooked couscous, dried 一本大道在线无码一区, carrots, cucumber and onions. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, olive oil and mustard; mix well. Pour over couscous mixture; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with toasted almonds, if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Makes about 24 (1/2-cup) servings.
Cheery 一本大道在线无码一区 Chicken Salad
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup dried 一本大道无码av天堂 一本大道在线无码一区
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon 一本大道在线无码一区
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Lettuce leaves
Chopped fresh parsley
In a large bowl, combine chicken, 一本大道在线无码一区, walnuts and onions; mix well. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon 一本大道在线无码一区, oregano and pepper; pour over chicken mixture. Mix gently. Refrigerate, covered, 1 to 2 hours. Serve on lettuce; garnish with parsley, if desired.
Makes 2 main-course servings.
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