recipes from Adrienne Asher
Filling, fresh, delicious—perfect for a summer afternoon.
Summer Bean and Vegetable Salad
Serves 2
2 cups cooked cannellini beans
2 cups cooked green beans, cut into one-inch lengths
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/4 cup fresh basil, sliced into ribbons
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
A few squeezes of lemon juice
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This dish is so simple—Just blanch the green beans until crisp tender, then toss with halved cherry tomatoes and a bright vinaigrette of Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, garlic, shallots and olive oil. A shower of chopped fresh basil across the top finishes it off.
Green Bean Salad
4 servings
This is a light middle-of-summer salad that’s wonderful with heavier foods like barbecue baked beans, and potato salad.
Cucumber-Tomato Salad
6 cups cucumbers (about 2 pounds), coarsely sliced or chopped
2 large tomatoes (about 1 pound), coarsely chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
Optional: 1 cup pitted olives (such as Kalamata or Gaeta), halved
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
I love Thai flavors, and this salad really delivers. I sometimes add a side serving of tiny cubes of crispy tofu or tempeh to make it a heartier meal, though it’s just fine as is.
Thai Quinoa Salad with Fresh Herbs and Lime Vinaigrette
Serves 2 as main course, 4 as side salad
SALAD
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 carrot, … Read more
I love this salad. It’s filled with a wonderful combination of sweet, tart, and savory flavors.
Wild Rice Salad
1 cup wild rice
1 quart water
Pinch of salt
1-1/2 pounds asparagus, cut up & blanched
Raisins, walnuts, sliced kumquats
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 spring onions, chopped
Dressing
1 tablespoon orange zest
5 tablespoons orange juice
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Festive, delicious, and beautiful to see, this is the salad I serve for winter feasts.
Winter Solstice Salad
Serves 6
8 cups mixed baby greens
2 Bosc pears, sliced
1 pomegranate, seeded
1/2 cup pecan halves
-Dressing-
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (pear-infused is a nice touch)
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
1 small garlic clove, minced
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