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8 salads for 8 days, because a salad a day keeps your weight at bay.
Concerned about the overabundance of food and especially the fried latkes and donuts that come around on Hanukkah? Here is an interesting array of salads for each night of Hanukkah. Some of them feature cheese while most of them are served with liberal amounts of olive oil. Sure we will indulge in some latkes and donuts but we hope that filling up on these will help keep your weight at bay.
We try to start every meal with a tossed salad. Fried garbanzo beans add unexpected flavor and crunch to a chopped salad you can serve family style.
Dressing
In a large nonstick skillet heat 2 tablespoons oil, over medium-high heat. Carefully add garbanzo beans and fry, stirring often, until crisp and golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel lined plate and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and chili powder; set aside.
In a bowl whisk together vinegar, basil, oregano, garlic, shallot, and remaining oil, salt, and pepper to taste to make a dressing. In a large bowl tear romaine lettuce to bite size pieces. Add tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce and feta cheese, tossing gently to combine. Transfer to bowls, drizzle with vinaigrette dressing over the top, garnish with fried garbanzo beans and serve immediately.
Preparations 20 minutes
Serves 6
This time of year it is most beneficial for us to consume root vegetables. They are healthy, cheap and abundantly available in all supermarkets. Sweet potato adds a new twist to this beet salad; its sweetness helps us keep away from the sugar that is used in most commercial salads.
In a large saucepan cook beets for 20 minutes then add the sweet potatoes boil for another 20 minutes until a knife inserted into either of them show they are soft but not too soft. Remove from the fire allowing to cool. Cube beets and sweet potato in a large bowl; in a small bowl, combine red onion, lemon juice, olive oil and a pinch of salt. Pour over beet mixture, season generously with salt and pepper, toss, and serve, warm or at room temperature.
Preparation 15 minutes
Cooking time 40 minutes
Serves 4-6
When you are looking for something fast and light, this simple salad couldn't be simpler, tastier, or prettier....
Cut tomatoes in half place in a serving bowl, gently toss together all ingredients. Serve immediately or chill, covered, until ready to serve.
Preparation 5 minutes
Serves 8
Salmon. Avocado. Mango. All great ingredients when combined they are just the perfect meal in a dish. Serve with a vegetable soup and a slice of bread and you have a great meal, good to go.
Wash salmon fillet and season with salt and lemon pepper spice. Place in a pan and broil ten minutes on one side and 5 on the second side. Remove from broiler and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and ½ teaspoon salt and crushed garlic. Slowly whisk in olive oil until well blended. Season with pepper.
In a medium bowl, gently stir together broiled salmon sliced in strips, diced avocados, mango, vinaigrette,
Remove bases of endives and separate leaves. Arrange salmon salad in the center of a large serving platter and place endive leaves filled with fish mixture around the salad. Garnish platter with cilantro sprigs.
Preparation 20 minutes
Serves 6-8
This salad has a tantalizing sweet and sour taste that will awaken your taste buds and get you ready for whatever else is being served.
Save time! Make this salad in the morning so it is ready to start your party but dress it right before serving.
To make vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil until blended; set aside.
In a small bowl, combine beets and 1 tablespoon dressing. In a large bowl, toss lettuce with remaining dressing; divide among 6 salad plates. Top each salad with, pear, cheeses, walnuts, and beets; sprinkle with coriander seeds.
Preparation 10 minutes
Serves 6
Broccoli is always a winner on the salad bar, this simple salad is delicious and a family favorite.
Dressing
Combine all the salad ingredients together in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
Pour dressing over salad, mix to coat.
Refrigerate for a few hours to develop flavors. It can even be prepared the day before!
Enjoy!!
Fattoush is the name given to a salad that has pita triangles or thinly sliced cubed bread baked to a crisp with some oil and garlic and some other spices like Zaatar and tossed over the salad. It is always a favorite that is often served in Oriental restaurants!
FATTOUSH CHIPS:Do not discard old pita bread, rather cut it in half to obtain two sides. Cut the whole pile in triangles; spray a baking pan with olive oil and garlic powder and Zaatar spice to taste. Spread the pita pieces over the garlic and oil, toss pita with more oil and garlic to coat all pieces. Bake it in the oven at 350°F for 20 minutes, mixing once or until crispy. Set aside.
FATTOUSH DRESSING: 1 Tbs olive oil, 1 Tbs lemon juice, 1 Tbs red wine vinegar, ½ Tbs maple syrup, 2 large cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, a bit of cumin.
SALAD: In a large bowl tear 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce; add 1 English cucumber cubed, 1 pint baby tomatoes halved, crumbled feta cheese and sliced red onion. Pour dressing over the salad and toss lightly.. Garnish with seasoned pita chips.
Preparation 30 minutes
Serves 6
Caesar salad is a classic. It will add a festive note to any happy meal. Fill up on this light salad any night and you will be sure to eat less of the delightful Chanukah offerings.
To make dressing: In a medium bowl, combine lemon juice, mustard, Tamari sauce, salt, and garlic, whisk until smooth.
In another bowl, briefly whisk together olive and canola oils, while whisking lemon juice mixture constantly, add oil in a slow, steady stream. Use dressing immediately, or store in refrigerator for 1 day; shake well before using.
Wash, dry, and tear lettuce into 1 ½ inch pieces. In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, salt, baby tomatoes and cucumbers, most of the croutons, and ½ of the dressing (reserve rest for another use). Toss salad together, making sure everything is thoroughly mixed. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan/feta cheese and garnish with a handful of croutons.
Preparation: 10 minutes
Serves 6
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Happy Hanukkah to all!