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Salade (Almost) Nicoise

October 16, 2017 by Sheila

Salade Nicoise

No tuna here, so I’ve used my French Potato Salad and my French Mustard Vinaigrette. Oui, oui. The large heirloom tomatoes are done. They’re still around but don’t have that sun-ripened brightness that makes them queen of the garden throughout the hot days of summer. Cherry tomatoes hold their taste longer, probably because they are…

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French Potato Salad

October 15, 2017 by Sheila

French Potato Salad

This is from Ina Garten’s first book, Barefoot in Paris. I only make potato salad once a year, usually in the dead of summer to add some weight to green leafy salads. This is the one I make. The secret is to add the champagne vinegar and olive oil when the potatoes are still hot….

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Tangerine, Frisee, and Microgreen Salad with Rosemary Croutons, Olives, and Almonds

March 5, 2017 by Sheila

Tangerine Salad

Had some croutons, a tangerine, and some red beet micro-greens. There’s some frisee below and slivered almonds sprinkled on top. The touch of rosemary with an orange vinaigrette rounded out the flavors, reigning in some of the citrus bite. Citrus can really brighten a winter cloudy afternoon. Especially when you had your heart set on…

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Satsuma Orange and Pomegranate Salad

January 1, 2016 by Sheila

Satsuma Orange Salad

Here’s a bright New Years’ Day Salad to freshen the morning after an evening of staying up past our bedtimes to welcome 2016. No waxing poetic or wondering how long I’ll last until breaking down from any resolutions made during a confident and optimistic mood somewhere towards the end of December. Let’s not tax ourselves…

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Tabouli with Figs, Almonds, Orange, Parsley, and Ginger

November 22, 2014 by Sheila

Tabouli Salad

Tabouli with Figs, Almonds, Orange, Parsley, and Ginger   Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 20 mins   Recipe By: Sheila McDuffie Cuisine: Lebanese Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients 1½ cups tabouli (cracked bulgar) 1½ cups boiling hot water 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 6 figs, cut in 8…

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Fig, Pear, Arugula, and Goat Cheese Salad

November 18, 2014 by Sheila

Fig, Arugula, and Goat Cheese Salad

Found fresh organic figs! Actually gasped when first setting eyes upon them – yes, love at first sight. A rare sight, at that. Arugula is an assertive, classic partner with figs. How about some pecan and breadcrumb-encrusted warm goat cheese with a dried date and aged balsamic vinegar chutney? I have some 25 year old…

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