Dougherty Family Recipe Box

Category: Salad

  • Watermelon Feta Mint Salad

     Ingredients

    • 8 pound whole seedless watermelon, cubed, drained, and chilled (about 12 cups)
    • 1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
    • 1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 3 whole limes, juiced
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
    • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper

    Method

    1. Prepare just before serving.
    2. Put watermelon, mint, and feta in a large salad bowl.
    3. Whisk together oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
    4. Pour dressing over the salad.
    5. Gently toss and serve.

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            1. Cashew Crunch Salad

              Ingredients

              • 1/2 head green cabbage, finely shredded
              • 1/2 head purple cabbage, finely shredded
              • 2 cups carrots, shredded
              • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
              • 1/2 cup green onion, sliced
              • 2 cups cooked edamame
              • 1 cup roasted cashews, chopped
              • 2 cups crunchy chow mein noodles
              • crispy baked tofu

              Dressing

              • 1/4 cup olive oil
              • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
              • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
              • 2 tablespoons sugar
              • 1 teaspoon salt
              • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

              Method

              1. Shake together dressing ingredients.
              2. Toss dressing together with salad ingredients.

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            2. Greek Salad

              Ingredients

              • 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
              • 2 cups cucumber, chopped to same size as tomatoes
              • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced and soaked in ice water for 10 minutes
              • 3/4 cup crumbled feta

              Dressing

              • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
              • 1/4 cup olive oil
              • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
              • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
              • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
              • salt
              • black pepper

              Method

              1. Put vegetables and feta in a salad bowl.
              2. Mix together dressing.
              3. Pour dressing over salad and toss.

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            3. Steak Salad with Mango

              Ingredients

              • 3/4 pound sirloin steak
              • salt
              • pepper
              • 1 head romaine lettuce
              • 1 mango, cut into thin strips
              • 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
              • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced
              • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
              • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

              Dressing

              • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
              • 3 tablespoons lime juice
              • 1 tablespoon honey
              • 1 tablespoon pickled ginger, chopped
              • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
              • 3 tablespoons canola oil

              Method

              1. Season steak with salt and pepper and cook in a large cast iron skillet over high heat until medium rare (about 5 minutes a side).
              2. Whisk together dressing ingredients.
              3. Toss together prepared fruit and vegetables in a large bowl.
              4. Toss dressing into salad until lettuce is evenly coated.
              5. Cut steak into thin strips, then fold into salad.
              6. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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            4. Mandarin Orange Salad

              Ingredients

              • 1 head romaine or green leaf lettuce
              • 1/4 cup toasted almond slices
              • 1 cup celery, chopped
              • 2 green onions, chopped
              • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
              • 1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained

              Dressing

              • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
              • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
              • 1 teaspoon white sugar
              • 1/2 teaspoon salt
              • dash hot sauce

              Method

              1. Toss lettuce, celery, green onion, and parsley.
              2. Just before serving, mix dressing and toss in salad.
              3. Top with almonds and orange segments.

              Source

              Barkley family recipe.