Vinegared Cucumber Salad

Vinegared Cucumber Salad

YIELD: Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 pound Japanese or English cucumbers 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar 1/4 teaspoon instant dashi granules 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil, or to taste PREPARATION In a dry small heavy skillet toast...
Vinegared Cucumber Salad

Tzatziki

YIELD: Makes 8 servings INGREDIENTS 2 English cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and shredded Kosher salt 3 cups plain nonfat yogurt 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 2 tablespoons dried mint 12 to 14 leaves fresh mint, thinly sliced...
Vinegared Cucumber Salad

Salmon Salad Nicoise

2 4-ounce 1-inch-thick skinless salmon fillets 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled 2 small (about 3 ounces each) red potatoes 6 ounces green beans, cut into 3-inch pieces 6 romaine lettuce leaves 2 small tomatoes, cut into quarters 2 hard-boiled eggs, cut into...
Vinegared Cucumber Salad

Radish Leaf Pesto

Leaves from two bunches of radishes (about 3 cups) 2 big cloves garlic 1/4 cup olive oil 1/3 cup shredded pecorino romano cheese small handful of fresh cilantro leaves (optional) pinch of sea salt Thoroughly wash and dry radish leaves. Remove woody stems and put in...
Vinegared Cucumber Salad

Miso Harissa Delicata Squash

1/2 pound / 8 oz / 230 g small fingerling potatoes, washed and dried 3/4 pound / 12 oz / 340 g delicata squash 1/4 cup / 60 ml extra virgin olive oil scant 1/4 cup / 50 ml white miso scant 1 tablespoon harissa paste 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 1/2...