Agurkesalat, or Danish Pickled Cucumbers
Salt the sliced cucumbers and let them sit for about 15 minutes. Pour off all the liquid from the cucumbers. In a small bowl, mix the water, vinegar, sugar, and pepper. Add the onions if…
Creamsicle (Orange-Vanilla) Fluff
I came up with this recipe for a 1970’s-themed book club potluck. It’s very much in keeping with the “fluffy salads” of the 70’s. They were so sweet, they were actually desserts that were served…
Fish Ambrosia
1 pound fish fillets, cut in 1-inch cubes 1/2 C mayonnaise 2 T lemon juice 1/2 C shredded coconut 1/2 C diced celery or water chestnuts (optional) 2 t sugar (optional) 1 medium pineapple, cut…
Breadfruit Salad
Quarter, peel, and core one breadfruit and cook in salted water until tender. Let it cool, then dice it and continue with your favorite potato salad recipe. Here are a few options to inspire you:…
No-cook Lentil Salad
From The Best of People and Food Cookbook, edited by Barbara Davis Soak 1-2 C of lentils in water for a minimum of 4 hours — or longer. When they are soft enough to enjoy,…
Perpetual Salad
Chop up any of the following vegetables: Carrots Green pepper Cabbage Onion Celery Cucumbers (seeded) Tomatoes (seeded) Broccoli Cauliflower Radishes Mix with Italian dressing (you can use bottled dressing or make your own) and serve…
Warm Wakame and Beet Salad With Cabbage
1-2 T dried wakame 1/4 head large cabbage 1 medium onion 3 cloves garlic 1 large beet or 1 can of beets 1-2 T sesame oil 2-3 T rice vinegar 1-2 T soy sauce or…
Gingered Cucumber Salad with Seaweed
1/4 C wakame 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and sliced ultra-thinly (I use a peeler for this) 2 t ginger, sliced ultra-thinly 1 shallot, sliced Place the dried seaweed in water and soak for 10 minutes.…
Spicy Mint-Pickled Vegetables
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch by 1/4-inch strips 1 C cauliflower, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 C jicama, peeled and cut into 1-inch by 1/4-inch julienne pieces 1 red Thai chile or red…
Kielbasa Salad
I never think to eat kielbasa cold, but since it’s fully cooked when you buy it, you certainly can. This would go well on a bed of leafy greens, or you could serve it as…