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Minnesota Salad

2 cups cooked wild rice 1 cup frozen corn 1 16-ounce can small red beans, drained and rinsed 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 bunch green onions, chopped...

Mexican Shrimp Salad

1 pound cooked shrimp 2 cups small broccoli florets 1 cup baby carrots, cut in 1/2" chunks 1 pickled jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, or to taste 3...

Lentil Tabbouleh Salad

Traditional middle-eastern tabbouleh is made with cracked wheat; this recipe uses the same flavors with lentils. 4 cups cooked brown or green lentils (see note) 1...

Mediterranean Salad

4 large ripe tomatoes, diced 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and diced 1 sweet onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup plain yogurt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup fresh...

Kasha Salad

Buckwheat (whole kasha) is a great source of fiber and it's a delicious, quick cooking whole grain for salads. 1...

Kamut-Lentil Salad

1 cup dry green or brown lentils (see note below) 6 cups bouillon 2 cups cooked kamut, barley or other whole grain of your choice 1 bunch...

Island Barley Salad

2 cups fresh pineapple, cut in 1/2" chunks, or canned pineapple tidbits, drained 1 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups cooked, chilled barley 1/4...

Hawaiian Slaw

1 medium head cabbage, shredded 6 carrots, shredded or grated 1 16-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot 1 teaspoon. fennel...

Green Bean-Potato Salad

1 pound green beans 1 pound red potatoes, preferably tiny baby potatoes, unpeeled 1 red onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons wine vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh oregano...

Gabe’s Favorite Potato Salad

I never peel potatoes for salads. The skins of the red ones are pretty in a salad and if you throw them away, you...