Free Vegetarian Salad Recipes

Herby Pasta Salad
Lentil and Vegetable Salad

Herby Pasta Salad Ingredients:

1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
1 tablespoon Tarragon Vinegar
1 teaspoon Basil
1/4 teaspoon Garlic
1/4 tablespoon Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Dried Dill Weed
3 cups Cooked Pasta Shells - Small Multicoloured
1 Zucchini, Sliced Thinly
1/3 cup Radishes - Sliced Thinly
2 1/4 Carrots - Sliced Thin
2 3/4 tablespoons Green Onion - Chopped

Herby Pasta Salad Method:

In Blender or a Food Processor, combine Oil, Vinegar, Basil, Garlic, Pepper and Dill Weed to make the Dressing.

Put remainder of ingredients in a bowl and toss. Pour desssing over salad and toss once more.

All ingredients are "Organic". Organic Ingredients are well worth the extra dollars because the flavor exceeds the effort and the cost. The flavor is remembered long after the price is forgotten! Organic herbs are becoming more popular and more available - they are worth the search and once you find them you can slowly replace your herb cupboard with them.

Enjoy your freshly made Herby Pasta Salad!

Lentil and Vegetable Salad Ingredients:

1 cup French green lentils
3/4 cup orzo pasta
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon cumin powder
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 to 2 cups vegetables of your choice (cut small to orzo size)
Zest from one orange
Juice of two lemons
Salt and pepper to taste

Lentil and Vegetable Salad Method:

Wash and cull the lentils, as they are a raw product...we use organic and culled ones, but if you cannot find this type of lentil, please check them and remove any small pebbles, etc. Place the lentils in a saucepan and cover with two inches of water. Bring to a boil and then simmer covered for 20 to 25 minutes, until tender yet still firm. This is why the petite French lentils work so well. Drain any excess water and chill. Orzo should be treated the same as other pastas, they just cook faster as they are smaller. The orzo should be added to boiling, salted water for about 10 minutes and then drained. Sprinkle a few drops of oil over the cooked orzo and mix, then chill. Combine the orzo with the lentils in a large mixing bowl. Add the spices, vinegar, and vegetables. Mix well and chill.

Enjoy your freshly made Lentil and Vegetable Salad!