Yummy salad ideas for the whole family

Shannon O.
on 3/25/09 10:35 am - Reading, PA

I love watching Emeril Green on Plant Green... I always come away with a new idea to try and wish and dream that I had a whole foods in my area... so jealous of the ones of you that have one near by... but one of the shows tonight was all about salads... from most of what I watched these are recipes that we can have but the last one... but I would just use a honey sub instead of what he used... enjoy!  Summer will be here soon!

http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/emeril-green/emeril-epis odes-sensational-salads.html

 

There's nothing like a great salad made from fresh local produce. But what if you can't get past lettuce and tomatoes and you're in a salad slump?

Maria's trying to eat healthy and wants to eat more salads. Trouble is, bottled dressing can be high in fat and she's tired of the same old oil and vinegar.

We'll give great new options starting with a Grapefruit Salad With Poached Salmon and a refreshing Watermelon, Feta and Arugula Salad. Then two updated classics Cobb Salad and Caesar Salad. A veggie packed Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Salad, and for dessert, Vanilla-Scented Fruit Salad.

Emeril's Kitchen Tips:

    Storing Salad Greens:
  • Wash in a salad spinner and spin dry
  • Roll in paper towels or dish towel
  • Store in a tightly closed bag and chill for 1 hour to crisp up
  • Lettuce will keep this way for 4 to 5 days
    Chicken Stock:
  • Substitute chicken stock for half of the oil in your salad dressing
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil = 477 calories
  • 1 cup fat free Chicken Stock = 10 calories and 0 grams fat

Recipes featured on this episode:
Caramelized Ruby Red Grapefruit Salad With Poached Salmon
Watermelon Feta and Arugula Salad With Watermelon Vinaigrette
Lite and Healthy Cobb Salad
Black Bean and Corn Salad with Lime Dressing
Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Salad With Grilled Tomato Dressing
Emeril's Eggless Caesar Salad
Warm Mushroom And Asparagus Salad With Rice Wine Vinaigrette
Vanilla-Scented Fruit Salad




Liz R.
on 3/25/09 9:20 pm - Easton, PA
Shannon - do you have a wegmans? They have great produce - what about those Amish markets/

I have been on a salad kick lately - maybe we should do one for next month's cooking class!
Shannon O.
on 3/25/09 10:56 pm - Reading, PA
no wegman's near me... I wish I had one by me! I haven't seen any amish markets in my area, but the local famers and csa in my area are just crazy priced...



Liz R.
on 3/25/09 11:09 pm - Easton, PA
well then we'll have to pick one and have it next month for the class if you can come! I LOVE new salad ideas and have a fabulous wegmans right near work!
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