I wait all year for those indescribably delicious heirloom tomatoes. Yes, in this era of perpetual availability of all fruits and vegetables, there still is a special unique flavor to produce in its natural season. Tomatoes fall into this category. To me, there is nothing more delicious and satisfying than […]
Salad
Israeli Salad
This colorful, light salad that is seen in Israel on every breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet, has become so well known the world over; that is is simply called Israeli Salad. This salad goes with everything. From adding it to Falafel to spreading it over Schnitzel, Israeli Salad adds color […]
Endive, Blood Orange, Avocado, and Chioggia Beet Salad
Why the combination of Endive, Blood Orange, Avocado and Chioggia Beets? I think in color and contrasting flavors and textures! When I saw the rainbow sweet Chioggia beets, I imagined them with juicy mildly acidic blood red oranges, pale green mellow avocados and crisp white endives. Toss the salad with […]
Orange, Red Onion, Avocado and Olive Salad
Color, texture, flavor- this Turkish inspired salad of Orange, Red Onion, Avocado and Olives has it all. Sumac adds an intriguing fruity sour note. The cumin and thyme add earthiness and the mint adds freshness. It’s an easy to salad to prepare for a crowd because the hearty ingredients lend […]
Cucumber Salad
The secret to having Cucumber Salad taste like it just came from the garden is in the salting. Draining the excess water from the cucumbers before you marinate them helps the cucumbers absorb the flavor of the sugar and vinegar. Loads of fresh dill puts it over the top! Hint: […]
Watermelon Feta Salad
Watermelon Feta Salad combines the flavors of sweet, juicy watermelon with that of salty, dry Feta. It is a match made in foodie heaven. Add blueberries and toasted pine nuts and you’ve got a beautiful light Summer salad. Hint: Use toasted sunflower seeds if anyone is allergic to nuts. Prep […]
Carrot Salad
Carrot Salad, made with purple, orange and white carrots shredded and tossed with lemon juice and sugar; it doesn’t get simpler than that. Prep time: 10 minutes
Potato Salad with Vegetables, Herbs and Pomegranate
This Potato Salad is loaded with color from vegetables, herbs and even pomegranate arils. The trick to getting the most flavor out of this recipe is to pour the sauteed onions and Visionary Vinegars Balsamic Pomegranate (available at CraftedKosher.com) over the potatoes while they are still warm so that they absorb […]
Celery Root and Pear Salad
Why put celery root in a salad? Cut off all those gnarly bumps and root hairs from the outside of a celery root; and you’re left with a vegetable that imparts a delicate and refined flavor to whatever you add it to. In this recipe, I mix shredded celery root […]
Roasted Beet, Clementine & Avocado Salad
Roasted beets, tangy clementines, and creamy avocados tossed with lemon vinaigrette make a wonderful salad combination. This salad is how you eat healthy without forsaking flavor! Add some toasted pine nuts or sliced almonds if you like a little crunch! Add some goat cheese if you want to make this […]