From member Pete Racer:
Cabbage- salt after chopping.
Broccoli
Scallions, Sweet Onions- whatever is in season
Fresh herbs
Bell peppers
Carrots
Chop all vegetables finely, roughly the same size. Feel free to add or subtract any of these vegetables. For a dressing, a simple oil and vinegar works well. Sometimes I add a little bit of honey too.
Spinach (or other greens)
Tomatoes
Grain of some sort
Onion
Peppers
Hot peppers (if you like)
Whatever else you want to add....
CHEESE.
Cook your grain of choice. Saute onions, peppers, tomatoes and any other veggies you are adding.
Prepare a pile of spinach (or other greens) on your plate. Add sauteed vegetables. Then add cheese of your choosing— we’re really into feta, but really anything will do.
Optional: prepare a simple dressing to go on top. Or just enjoy with salt and pepper and other fresh herbs- thyme, oregano, sage... it’s so versatile and delicious!
Makes about 3⁄4 cup
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 T. white or apple cider vinegar
1⁄2 cup olive oil
2 T dill (or parsley) or however much you like
1⁄4 cup yogurt
1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
(adapted from The Joy of Cooking)
This one takes a little time, but is well worth it.
Boil the potatoes until just tender – don’t overcook. Slice or chop them the way you like. In the fridge, marinate well in a mixture of 1⁄4 t. salt, 1⁄4 t. pepper, 1⁄4 cup olive oil, 2 T. vinegar or lemon juice, 1 chopped clove of garlic.
Add a mixture of any of the following:
Chopped hard boiled eggs, spring onions, celery, cucumbers, parsley, olives, pickles, capers
1 T salt
Paprika to taste
Refrigerate for an hour.
(at this point you can serve it if you like)
In the meantime, dissolve 1⁄2 t. dry mustard, 1-2 T sugar, 1⁄2 t. salt, 2 T. flour, 1⁄4 t. paprika in 1⁄2 cup of water.
In the top of a double boiler beat 1 egg OR 2 yolks and 1⁄4 c. vinegar. Add the dissolved ingredients and cook over boiling water, stirring regularly, until thick. Add 2 T. butter and cook until incorporated.
Chill the dressing before adding it to the potatoes. Place the complete mixture in the fridge for at least one hour before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Cucumbers
Tomatoes
Sweet onions
Chopped herbs
Feta Cheese (optional)
Halve two or three cucumbers lengthwise and cut into slices. Toss with a sprinkle of salt and let sit for 5-10 mins. Add an equivalent amount of chopped tomatoes and sliced sweet onions. Add chopped herbs to taste.
Toss with a splash of vinegar (white or apple cider), about one tablespoon of olive oil, and freshly ground pepper. Serve.