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Buca de Beppo’s Apple Gorgonzola Salad

This is a copycat recipe of the salad we all love. See my recipe for spiced walnuts.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 3 Granny Smith apples
  • 1 10 ounce bag mixed lettuce
  • 3 tablespoons Italian dressing
  • 1/3 cup spiced walnuts
  • 1/4 cup gorgonzola cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Cut apples into 1/2 inch pieces.
  • Place lettuce mix and dressing into a metal salad bowl and toss until lettuce is coated.
  • Add apple pieces, half the spiced walnuts and half the Gorgonzola and toss.
  • Top salad with dried cranberries and the rest of the Gorgonzola.
  • Garnish with the remaining spiced walnuts.
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Tabouli

Spelled Tabouli or Tabbouleh, either way, this healthy dish features lots of fresh parsley. This recipe calls for bulgur which can be hard to find. I usually substitute couscous with great results. This side is great served with warm pita, humus, and babganoush. Add some chicken kebabs for a classic ME meal. It is often better the second day when the flavors have fully developed.
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup uncooked bulgur or fine couscous prepare according to instructions
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon or lime juice I prefer lime
  • 1/2 cup green onions chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried mint fresh mint is even better if you have it
  • 2-3 roma tomatoes diced
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2-3 cups fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Cook the bulgur or couscous according to package directions and set aside.
  • Add all ingredients together and mix well. A common mistake is to add too much couscous. So mix all other ingredients and then add the couscous little by little to your liking. The main ingredient you should see is the parsley and not the couscous. Adjust to your own liking.
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Old Fashioned 3 Bean Salad

This cold bean salad was served at all Lenz family potlucks. If you like beans, you will like this. Simple, inexpensive, and something different. This holds well in the fridge for days.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 can green beans drained
  • 1 can wax beans drained
  • 1 can kidney beans drained

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup green pepper finely diced
  • 1/4 cup sugar or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup vinegar
  • 1/3 cup olive oil

Instructions

  • Drain and mix all 3 beans together, toss with dressing, and chill.
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Dave’s Beloved Cucumbers

These marinated cucumbers are crispy, sweet, tangy, and a favorite of Dave's! The cucumbers go so fast that I often reuse the marinade. Just add more sliced cucumbers.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 6 cups cucumbers sliced
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Marinade

  • 1/2 sweet onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup sugar or less
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill

Instructions

  • Slice cucumbers and place in large bowl. Toss with kosher salt and garlic. Let sit for 1-2 hours.
  • Rinse cucumbers well and discard fluid.
  • Mix together marinade ingredients and pour over rinsed cucumbers. Enjoy.
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Shopska Salata

This Bosnia favorite is easy to throw together. Shopska salata means chopped salad. The secret is good quality feta cheese.
Course Salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 1-2 cucumbers diced
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 3 roma tomatoes diced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1/2 cup` feta cheese crumbled
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Chopped and mix together the cucumber, green pepper, tomatoes, and onion.
  • Add the olive oil and vinegar and toss together.
  • Add the feta cheese and toss lightly. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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