These are not so much recipes, as they are combinations of ingredients that you chose based on what you have in hand-
Take two cups of raw or lightly steamed veggies such as:
cauliflower, broccoli, peas, green beans, steamed rutabagas, turnips, bok choi
Mix with one or two cups of cooked beans: garbanzos (also called chickpeas), lentils, kidney beans, black turtle beans, white navy beans
Add one or two cups of raw vegetables, diced or shredded. Choose from:
turnips (should be grated) celery, onion, green pepper, carrot, parsley, basil leaves, tomato, radishes, sprouts (bean or lentil are tasty), jicama
Marinade in any well seasoned oil and vinegar dressing- from half an hour to overnight. If the cooked components are hot to begin with, they will absorb the flavor more. Add the raw vegetables later.
Oil and vinegar dressing:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, or even lemon juice
herbs to taste (garlic, basil, tarragon, salt, pepper, celery seed, oregano, dry mustard, thyme- you choose)
Shake well
sweet and sour dressing
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 t. dry mustard
1/4 t. paprika
1/4 t. salt
1/2 cup oil
parsley, optional
Put all ingredients except oil in a jar with a lid. Let stand fifteen minutes. Add oil, screw on lid, and shake very well. Child until ready to serve, shaking again before serving.
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Or combine red cabbage wedges, diced apples, brown sugar, vinegar, and season to taste- saute lightly or bake just until limp.
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Combine diced apples, chopped celery, and mix with a dab of mayo or salad dressing, add walnuts if you have them
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