You know, the cold ones you serve with grilled meats. I'll get it started... Green Bean and Walnut Salad Mtsvani Lobios Pkhali From "Please to the Table" by von Bremzen and Welchman 1/2 cup ground walnuts 2 medium-size cloves garlic, crushed in a garlic press 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, or more to taste 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon water 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound greed beans, trimmed and cut crosswise in half 1/2 medium-size red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1. In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, water, and oil. Mix thoroughly. Let stand for 30 minutes. 2. Bring enough lightly salted water to a boil to cover the beans when added. Add the beans and boil until the beans are tender, about 7 minutes. Drain, refresh under cold running water, and drain again. Pat dry. 3. In a salad bowl, combine the beans and the onion. Add the dressing, cilantro, and more vinegar, if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper and toss well. Serve either chilled or at room temperature.
Pack tri colored noodles Bottle Newman's Own Italian Cook noodles, rinse in cold water (if you want..it's not completely necessary) Add Italian dressing Chill Serve You can add whatever you want to this one. I add cheddar cheese cubes, diced tomatoes, black olives, and bacon bits or just leave plain. I am all for simple food.
PASTA RINGS IN SPICY CUCUMBER RAITA Ingredients: ------------ 2 medium-sized cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and coarsely grated 2 tblsp minced or grated yellow or white onion 2 cups plain yogurt (use the low-fat; the non-fat is chalky tasting) 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed 2 green onions, chopped 1 small tomato, finely chopped 2 tblsp freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice 2 tblsp finely minced fresh mint or parsley 2 tsp ground cumin 1 lb anellini or other small pasta rings fresh ground black pepper salt fresh mint or parley sprigs (garnish) cucumber slices (garnish) Instructions: ------------- Combine grated cucumber and onion in a small non-metallic bowl. Sprinkle with salt and let stand for 10 minutes. Drain and squeeze dry. Whisk yogurt until creamy smooth. Add cucumber mixture, garlic, green onions, tomato, lemon or lime juice, minced mint or parsley, cumin. Salt and pepper to taste and mix thoroughly. Chill as long as overnight. Cook pasta in 4 quarts boiling water until very al dente. Drain and rinse well in cold water, then drain again. Place in a large bowl and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally to keep pasta from sticking together. Combine pasta with yogurt mixture. Garnish with mint or parsley sprigs and cucumber slices. Note: In addition to being very good, this cold side dish is "heart-healthy". Excellent served with spicy meats. CPU
This one's easy: 1 cup sour cream 1 cup shredded coconut 1 cup Mandarin oranges (drained) 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained) 1 cup small marshmallows Mix ingredients, refrigerate, enjoy
