Taboulah salad (Arabic salad)

Ingredients:-
Couscous
Olive oil
Parsley
Cucumbers
Capsicum
Tomatoes
Finely chop all ingredients n couscous jus soak for 10 minutes in boil water
N strain it
Make dressing wid olive oil lemon salt n pepper mix well n add the above ingredients n ready

Broccoli with Garlic Butter and Cashews

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces (I used one broccoli)
1/3 cup butter (I used Olive oil)
1 tablespoon brown sugar (I didn't use this)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup chopped salted cashews (I used unsalted ones)

Method:

Place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. Bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. Drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.

While the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat.

Mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli.

Serve immediately.

Aarti's Green beans and mushrooms

1/3 lb fresh green beans

1c fresh mushrooms, sliced

1 T extra virgin olive oil

1 T butter

1/4 tsp dried parsley flakes 

dash each of seasoned salt, garlic powder, & pepper

1 T {maybe more} dry bread crumbs

1 1/2 tsp grated romano cheese {definitely a hard cheese}

1. trim green beans.  {i had not done this before, so i cut off the ends that i didn't want to eat.}

2. place beans in a small saucepan and cover with water.  bring to a boil.  cover and cook for 4-7 minutes or until crisp-tender.

2. meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute mushrooms in oil & butter until tender.  stir in parsley, seasoned salt, garlic powder, & pepper.  {hint:  less is WAY MORE on the garlic powder.  i LOVE garlic.  but trust me.}  add bread crumbs; cook until lightly browned.

3. drain beans; toss with mushroom mix. sprinkle with cheese.  

{hint #2:  another believe it or not but please believe it:  it really needs very little cheese. hard for us lovers o' cheese.}  & serve right away!  {hint #3:  so so much better immediately after mixing.}

Aarti's Kale citrus salad

• 1 bunch Kale, Leaves Torn Off The Stalks
• 1 whole Jalapeno, Seeded And Sliced Very Thin
• 3 whole Tangerines Or Clementines (or 1 Orange), Peeled And Cut Into Chunks
• 4 ounces, weight Goat Cheese/chevre
• 1/4 cup Orange Juice
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 clove Garlic, Pressed Or Grated
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• Salt To Taste
• Black Pepper To Taste
• 1 Tablespoon (heaping) Sour Cream Or Plain Greek Yogurt

Grab bunches of the kale leaves and use a sharp knife to thinly slice them. Keep going until you have a big pile of finely shredded kale. 

To make the dressing, combine the orange juice, olive oil, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper in a small mason jar. Shake vigorously until all combined, then add the sour cream or yogurt and shake again until it's nice and creamy.

Toss the kale in half the dressing for a minute or so, then add the jalapeno slices and citrus pieces. Toss again until combined. Add a little more dressing if it needs it (extra dressing can be stored in the fridge and used for any salad.)

At the last minute, break the goat cheese into chunks with a fork and toss it into the salad. Serve!

(Note: because they kale holds up well, the salad can be tossed 15 minutes before serving.)

Aarti's Mexican Macaroni Salad

Mexican Macaroni Salad

INGREDIENTS

• FOR THE SALAD:
• 1 pound Elbow Macaroni, Cooked To Package Instructions, Drained, And Rinsed With Cold Water
• 2 ears Fresh Corn, Husks And Silks Removed
• 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans (or Kidney Beans), Drained And Rinsed
• 1/2 cup Chopped Black Olives
• 6 whole Roma Tomatoes (or 2 Large Tomatoes), Chopped
• 3 whole Green Onions, Sliced Thin
• 1/2 whole Red Onions, Finely Diced
• Chopped Cilantro (optional)
• FOR THE DRESSING:
• 1 cup Jarred Salsa (spicy Is Best!)
• 1 cup Sour Cream
• 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 clove Garlic, Minced Or Pressed
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
• Salt And Pepper, to taste
• 2 Limes, Juiced (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Grill the corn on a grill pan, or just place it in a hot skillet to brown some of the kernels. Remove from pan, allow to cool slightly, then use a sharp knife to cut the kernels off the cob.

Combine all the dressing ingredients in a bowl and stir until combined.

Place the macaroni, corn, beans, olives, tomatoes, green onions, red onion, and cilantro (if using) in a large bowl. Pour 3/4 of the dressing over the top and gently toss until all the ingredients are coated. Add the final 1/4 of the dressing if you think it needs it. Cover and allow salad to chill for 2 hours.

Garnish with cilantro, lime wedge, and any other extra ingredients you have!

Aarti's Lemon Basil Chicken Salad

Lemon Basil Chicken Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups Cooked Chicken
• 2 whole Lemons, Juiced And Zested
• 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
• Salt And Pepper, to taste
• 1 Tablespoon Prepared Pesto
• 1/2 cup Green Peas
• 12 whole Basil Leaves, Chiffonade (more To Taste)
• 1/4 cup Pine Nuts, Toasted
• Salt And Pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix together lemon juice, olive oil, mayonnaise, salt & pepper, and pesto until creamy and smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as you’d like.

Combine chicken, peas, basil, and pine nuts in a bowl and stir together. Pour on dressing to taste and toss to combine. Add 1 tablespoon lemon zest and squeeze in lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Toss to combine and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve over lettuce with grapes on the side!

Shamika's Dance Partner's Stir Fry Salad

(I'm copy pasting the recipe just as it was sent to me! It's yum. I've tasted it).

Take tofu, paneer, soya chunks, sprouts, baby corn, sweet corn, carrots, onion, garlic, ginger 

Green chilly, salt, pepper, Basil, black olives, bell pepper,

And stir fry

And over that honey mustard and sweet onion dressing

You can add non Veg like grilled chicken and chocked sausage to it

(I think he meant smoked sausage)

Shamika's Jordanian Friend's Moutabel

 MOUTABEL

Ingredients

1 big brinjal (125 gms)

½ red bell pepper

½ yellow bell pepper

½ capsicum

2 tsp garlic, chopped

2 tsp onion, chopped

Juice of 1 lemon

½ tsp green chilies, chopped

1 tsp fresh coriander, chopped

3 tsp olive oil

1 sprig parsley

Salt to taste

Method

Roast the brinjal over an open flame. Remove the skin and chop the brinjal finely to a rough puree consistency. Chop all the bell peppers and the capsicum. Add the chopped peppers, onion, garlic, green chilies and coriander to the chopped brinjals.

Mix in almost all the olive oil, leaving some for garnish.

Add the lime and season with salt. Put the mixture in a serving bowl and pour over the remaining olive oil. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Garvita's Berry Green Salad

Berry green salad !!
 
Baby spinach 1.5 cup
Strawberries 8-10 sliced
Crumbed feta cheese 1 TBS

Dressing ;
1-2 TBS Oliveoil
1 tsp Vinegar or Lime juice
Salt n pepper to taste
1 tsp Poppy seeds
2 tsp Sesame seeds
1/4 tsp Paprika

8-10 Chopped Almonds

1 Avocado chopped (optional)

Mix all the ingredients and enjoy a fresh summer salad!

Leena's Chilled Melon Salad

Watermelon 1/4
Muskmelon 1 medium

For dressing :
Fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Black salt (kala namak) to taste
Black peppercorns crushed 3-4
Lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons
Fresh mint leaves torn 1 tablespoon

Method

Using a melon baller scoop out small balls from the watermelon. Discard all seeds. Cut the muskmelon in half and scoop out small balls.

Put the melon balls in a bowl and place it in a refrigerator to chill thoroughly.

Dressing - Take fresh orange juice in a bowl. Add salt, black salt, black peppercorn and lemon juice. Mix well. Add mint leaves and mix well. Place the melon balls in a serving bowl. Pour the dressing over and serve immediately. Hope you like this easy n a quick refreshing recepie.

Garvita's Kale Salad

Kale salad


Ingredients for salad:


Kale leaves
1 apple ( any kind you like )
1 tbsp walnuts ( toast/raw)
1 tsp Goat cheese/ cream cheese ( optional)
1/2 tsp roasted Sunflower seeds  (optional)

Dressing:
olive oil
red wine vinegar/ balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp honey
Salt
mustard paste
(Don't have any fixed ratio to mix them it's all estimate)
add all dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well till mixed.
You can layer the salad by placing kale then apples, sprinkle walnuts cheese and seeds. Now add the dressing  and enjoy ur salad