South American Salad Recipes

GETTING READY 1) In a serving bowl,arrange Romaine leaves in a layer. 2) Tear iceberg lettuce into small pieces and add on top of romaine leaves layer. 3) Now add avocado, tomatoes, olives and green onions also to the leaves. Put the lettuce mixture... - 50.6323

GETTING READY 1. To prepare the beans, sort and wash them. MAKING 2. In a large Dutch oven place beans, cover with water 3 inches above them and bring to a boil for 5 minutes. 3. Remove from heat and let it stand with cover for 1 hour. 4. Drain beans and... - 49.4185

MAKING 1. In a saucepan, add the sugar and salt to vinegar. 2. Heat on a low flame, stirring until the sugar dissolves in the vinegar. 3. In a large glass salad bowl, combine all the beans, the onion and pepper. Toss to mix. 4. Pour the oil, vinegar syrup... - 49.3534

GETTING READY 1) Rinse and core the lettuce, and break them into small bits. 2) Cover the lettuce with a paper towel and refrigerate until dry and crunchy. 3) Rinse the greens well. 4) Cut them into small pieces and put them in the refrigerator to... - 48.509

GETTING READY 1. Soak beans overnight in cold water enough to cover them completely. 2. In a large piece of cheesecloth, tie onion, celery, bay leaves, red pepper flakes, oregano, and carrot. MAKING 3. Drain the soaked beans and add to a large heavy... - 47.7312

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven to 375° F. MAKING 2. Sprinkle salt and pepper in the chicken pieces. 3. Bake the pieces for 8-10 minutes or as required. 4. 3. Take care so the meat may not get overcooked. 5. Let the baked pieces be cool in room... - 47.3012

GETTING READY 1) Cut off the tough edges of the asparagus. 2) Discard the scales using a vegetable peeler or a knife. MAKING 3) Boil salted water and cook the asparagus in it for about 8 minutes or until it becomes crisp and tender 4) Drain the... - 47.2266

MAKING 1) In a 1-quart ovenproof shallow casserole, mix together the escarole, peas, ham, water, and onion. 2) With a vented plastic wrap, cover the casserole. 3) On high power, microwave this for 4 minutes. You should rotate the casserole 1/2 turn, when... - 46.7664

GETTING READY 1.Preheat the oven at 375 degrees. MAKING 2.In a pan, fry onion until soft in heated butter. 3.Put sour cream and cheese in the pan and keep it aside for some time after stirring. 4.In a separate bowl, mix sugar, cornmeal, and dill... - 46.3067

MAKING 1. Cook cauliflower whole under cutting and cooking. Drain. 2. Drizzle salad oil, salt and pepper over it. Mix well. 3. Chill. 4. Add avocado, lemon juice, green chilies, green onion, 3/4 teaspoon salt, sour cream, and hot-pepper seasoning in a blender... - 46.2395

MAKING 1. In a food processor or liquidizer jar, combine all ingredients for the guacamole. 2. Place lid and pulse in short bursts, until well blended into a smooth puree. 3. Empty into a bowl and chill in the refrigerator until required. SERVING 4.... - 45.2227

MAKING 1. In a sieve, rinse the rice completely till the water runs clear 2. In a separate pan, boil the rice with water for fifteen minutes till the rice grains are just tender. 3. Use a sieve to drain the cooked rice. Then rinse the rice with cool water to... - 45.0118

MAKING 1. To make the salad dressing, in a bowl or in a jar with lid, combine all the ingredients for the dressing. 2. Stir or close and shake to blend well. 3. Refrigerate the dressing to chill well before using. 4. Just before serving time, combine the... - 44.5051

MAKING 1 In a small bowl,halve tomatoes crosswise, scoop out the insides and dice.Turn tomatoes upside down on paper towels to drain. 2 Halve avocados; peel and pit. 3 In a medium size bowl,mash the avacados with a fork. 4 Stir in the diced tomato and... - 43.7183

MAKING 1) In a blender, combine avocados, celery, water, onion, lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt, hot pepper sauce, and garlic salt. 2) Blend the mixture to make a smooth paste. 3) Take 6 chilled salad plates and arrange the shredded lettuce leaves. 4) Place... - 43.288

GETTING READY 1. Wash, dry and chill the lettuce leaves until crisp. Chop the lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces. 2. Wash, peel and thinly slice cucumber. MAKING 3. Take a salad bowl and chopped lettuce. 4. Slice the onion finely and add over the lettuce... - 43.2435

MAKING 1. Flake the tuna into a bowl. 2. Add remaining ingredients except the salad greens and chips. 3. Stir lightly but mix thoroughly. SERVING 4. Line 4 salad plates or a large platter with salad greens. 5. Heap tuna mixture on top. 6. Serve with... - 42.9502

MAKING 1. Drain liquid from asparagus measuring 1/2 cup. 2. Sprinkle gelatin over it to soften. 3. Discard remaining liquid and keep asparagus aside. 4. In a large bowl combine soup, wine, and gelatin mixture. 5. Cook and stir until boiling. The mixture... - 42.799

MAKING 1) In a screw-top jar, combine the first 4 ingredients, salt, and pepper and shake well. 2) Pour the mixture over zucchini and onion and chill for 1/2 hours. 3) In a large salad bowl, toss lettuce and romaine. 4) Drain the zucchini, reserve marinade,... - 42.4736

Preheat oven to 425° F. Sift flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder into a bowl. Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in margarine until the texture of coarse meal. Add raisins and toss to mix. Add egg and milk and mix with a fork until mixture forms a... - 41.7877

1. In a large bowl, combine the beans with enough cold water to cover by at least 3 inches. Let stand for 24 hours at room temperature. Alternatively, cover the beans with water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered,... - 41.409

MAKING 1) In a steamer, allow green beans to be steamed for 5 minutes until just soft and then take them off from steamer immediately. 2) In a bowl or storage container, mix together all beans and onion. 3) For the dressing, mix vigorously vinegar, honey,... - 41.3267

GETTING READY 1. In a medium salad bowl, place the lettuce, celery, tomato, cheese and 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Mix this well 2. Cover and chill MAKING 3. In a blender, combine the asparagus, yogurt, seasonings, and remaining tablespoon lemon juice. Run the... - 41.2933

Combine the mayonnaise and seasonings in a salad bowl. Add drained beans and other vegetables. Mix well and chill. Add the bacon at the last minute to retain its crispness. Garnish with lettuce before serving. - 41.2309

MAKING 1) Cut each tomato quarter lengthwise into 3 thin wedges. 2) In 4 plates, evenly divide the tomatoes. 3) Sprinkle each plate with 1/2 cup cantaloupe. 4) In the center of each plate, arrange 2 avocado halves, flat side down. 5) Over the avocado, drape a... - 41.0134

GETTING READY 1) Rinse the lettuce and dry it well. Tear into bite-sized pieces and chill properly. 2) Cut the pepper into rings and throw away the seeds. 3) Peel the cucumbers, score them and finely slice. 4) Peel the oranges and take out all the white pith.... - 40.7433

MAKING 1. To into a medium bowl make a hot-chili dressing, pour oil-and-vinegar dressing and blend in hot-pepper sauce to taste. 2. Cut avocados in half, remove seeds and peel and cut peeled avocados into small cubes. 3. Lightly toss avocado cubes in... - 40.7006

MAKING 1) Take a serving bowl and rub with cut clove of garlic. 2) Arrange lettuce leaves and combine all the ingredients except cream cheese and dressing. SERVING 3) Toss salad with cream cheese and dressing and serve immediately. - 40.6658

GETTING READY 1. Wash the spinach in a large amount of water to remove the grit 2. Set the spinach to drain in a colander 3. Wash the lettuce and break it into smaller bite-sized pieces 4. Remove the stems from the spinach and tear into pieces. 5. Add the... - 40.5215

Mix the oil with the vinegar, wine, garlic salt, sugar, pepper and mustard until smooth. Thinly slice the garlic. Cut the bread into cubes. Finely dice the bacon. Put in a frying pan and heat until the fat runs. Add the garlic and bread cubes and fry for 5-7... - 40.4884

MAKING 1) In a bowl, mix pineapple, oranges, marshmallows, coconut, sour cream, apple, dates, walnuts and cherries. 2) Keep the bowl in refrigerator for 6-8 hours or overnight. SERVING 3) Spread on lettuce leaves and serve. - 40.2337

GETTING READY 1) In a small bowl mix lime juice, cumin, and garlic. Add vegetable oil, salt and pepper. 2) Prepare Romaine and shred into bite-sized pieces. 3) Peel, halve, and pit papaya. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes. MAKING 4) Mix Romaine and papaya in a salad... - 39.9933

MAKING 1) Take a salad bowl and place the lettuce. 2) Add tomatoes, eggs, chicken, bacon and cheese over the lettuce leaf. 3) Add wedges of avocado and sprinkle the salad with chives. SERVING 4) Toss the salad with Brown Derby dressing and serve. - 39.7746

MAKING 1.In a non aluminium bowl, mix cucumbers, cilantro and then add crumbled dried chiles, 2.Season with salt. 3. Add in oil and vinegar. 4. Coat well. 5. Let alone for 30 minutes to allow flavors to infuse. SERVING 6. Serve at normal room temperature. - 39.7528

MAKING 1) In a non-stick pan, heat oil and saute tomatoes and peppers. 2) Stir in the onions, garlic, herbs, bay leaf Worcestershire sauce and salt. 3) Cook the onion mixture for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. 4) Stir in the water to dilute to taste.... - 39.7378

GETTING READY 1) With a knife, cut the kohlrabi into quarters. 2) In a large bowl, place these quarters along with enough water to cover. MAKING 3) With a vented plastic film, cover the bowl. 4) On high power, cook for 6 minutes or until the water starts... - 39.2006

GETTING READY 1.Take broccoli and chop its big leaves. 2.Cut the hard ends of bottom stems on broccoli and once done. 3.Cut the thicker stalks lengthwise. 4.Take the steaming racks and place the broccoli in it with stalks at the centre and steam the broccoli... - 39.13

Combine Italian dressing, lemon juice, salt and pepper in medium bowl and mix well. Add zucchini, cauliflower and onion and toss lightly to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator . Combine next 6 ingredients in large salad bowl. Add vegetables with marinade... - 38.8459

1. In a large saucepan, cover the peas with 4 inches of cold water. Add the bay leaf and bring to a boil over moderate heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the peas are tender, about 50 minutes; add water if the peas look... - 38.636

MAKING 1) Take a frying pan and place it over high heat. 2) Add Dijon mustard, pineapple and rum to it after browning the pork. 3) Season with salt and pepper after stirring in the coconut milk. SERVING 4) Garnish with cilantro or chopped parsley. 5) Serve... - 38.3423

MAKING 1) Pare and mash the avocados using a fork. 2) Combine with the other ingredients. SERVING 3) Pile into a serving dish and serve immediately. - 37.3061

MAKING 1.Take a jar and put sugar, mustard, salt, celery seeds, onion, vegetable oil and vinegar. 2.Shake the jar well after covering and refrigerate it for few hours. SERVING 3.Shake and toss over the salad and serve. - 36.6212

1. Blanch the beans until al dente in salted boiling water. Drain, immerse in cold water, drain again, then dry on tea towels. Place in a large bowl with the palm hearts, avocado, plum tomatoes, olives and onion. 2. In a small glass jar with a fitted lid, add... - 35.481

Potato Salad has a fine taste. Potato Salad gets its taste from vegetables mixed with mayonnaise and eggs. Potato Salad is liked by many around the world. - 35.4484

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well, and place in a large serving bowl. Add pecans and next 7 ingredients, tossing gently to combine. Add oil, stirring gently to coat mixture. Serve immediately or cover and chill thoroughly, if desired. - 35.2427

1. Combine dressing ingredients and chill. 2. Place vegetables, almonds, and sesame seeds in salad bowl. Toss with dressing. - 35.1212

GETTING READY 1. Wash the spinach thoroughly, rinse and separate the lettuce leaves; now, tear both of them into large pieces MAKING 2. In a bowl, combine spinach, lettuce, artichokes, carrots and sprouts 3. In a small skillet, toast the sesame seeds over a... - 34.6652

1. Place the beans in a medium bowl. Add the bell pepper, tomato, scallions, jalapeno pepper and coriander. Toss to mix. 2. In a small bowl, combine the corn oil, lime juice, salt and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture and toss well to coat. - 34.2299

Place the coconut milk, pandan leaf, brown sugar and salt in a pot and heat until just simmering. Beat the eggs and mix in the flour. Beat this mix into the coconut milk. Cook very gently until the custard begins to thicken. Make a hole in the top of the... - 33.8559

MAKING 1) In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients but the dressing. 2) Toss the ingredients. SERVING 3) Serve the salad with Blender Dressing. - 33.7903

Combine first 3 ingredients in container of an electric blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. Chill. Place torn spinach, lettuce, and celery in a large bowl, tossing gently to combine. Divide spinach mixture among 6 individual... - 33.667

1. Wash and prepare vegetables. Break lettuce and cut radish into flowers. Chill. 2. Cut tomatoes into wedges, slice carrots. 3. Com- bine together prepared vegetables in bowl. 4. Pour French dressing over vegetables just before serving and gently mix. - 33.6507

1. The beans should be cooked until fairly soft, but not crumbling apart. Drain thoroughly and if the two sorts were cooked separately, mix together. 2. Take half of the beans and fry them in 1/2 inch (1.5cm) of oil, then remove from heat. 3. When completely... - 33.5906

Halve cucumber lengthwise; remove seeds and slice cross wise. Arrange cucumber, bananas, peppers, avocado, and onion in salad bowl. To make dressing, in screw-top jar combine vinegar, oil, salt, and bottled hot pepper sauce. Cover and shake to mix well..Pour... - 32.9592

Dissolve jello in water, add cokes, cream cheese, pineapple, nuts. Chill. Fold in whipped cream. Refrigerate until set. - 32.8425

1. Chop the onion, cucumber and red pepper into small pieces. Cut the olives in half and remove the stones. 2. Mix with the brown rice and beans in a large bowl. Sprinkle on the sea salt, lemon juice and olive oil and stir well. - 32.6711

MAKING 1.Take 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice and pour over avocado and mix well. 2.In a bowl, mix avocado, olives, celery and chicken. 3.In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise with lemon juice and pour over the chicken mixture. SERVING 4.Put the salad on lettuce... - 32.2489

1. Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 6. Cover a baking tray with parchment. Lay each chicken breast flat on a board, then halve through the middle so you get 2 breast-sized pieces from each. 2. Bash 85g of tortillas into rough crumbs and small flakes, then tip... - 31.7066

Tear the lettuce into bite-size pieces and divide them among 4 salad plates. (Whole leaves look nice but are hard to cut with a salad fork, so they languish on the plates.) Use a knife to peel the oranges right down to the flesh, removing not only the peel... - 30.312

Combine the lettuces, tomatoes, avocado, radishes, and corn in a large serving bowl. Sprinkle the salad with the lime juice, walnut oil, salt, and pepper and toss to coat. - 29.9065

Cook macaroni, drain and cool; mix with all other ingredients. (Better if made day before and refrigerated.) Crab meat or shrimp can be used if preferred. - 29.0073

Layer lettuce, tomatoes, kidney beans and cheese, one at a time, in a shallow 2 quart casserole; repeat. Sprinkle half the green chilies over the second layer; spoon Dressing over all. Chill overnight; top entire salad with chips and serve. - 27.2773