Salads

from Net News March April 2021

Jensen Zone

We’re not sure what the true definition of a salad is, or even if there is a definition. Basically, if you mix a few ingredients together in a bowl, you have a salad, right? Anyway, below we present some of your fellow ALTA members’ favorite salad recipes. Enjoy!

Dill-icious

Cucumber Salad

Michael Kane, Peachtree Station Men’s B1

Spring Delight

Cranberry Apple Salad

Stephanie McKendree, Fields Club Senior Women B7

2 cucumbers (sliced thinly) 1 tsp. of salt 1 red onion 1 cup of distilled white vinegar ½ cup of water ½ cup of sugar 2 Tbsp. of fresh dill

Season cucumbers with salt and let sweat for one hour. Drain liquid and toss with sliced onion. In saucepan over high heat, pour in vinegar, water, and sugar. Stir until clear, and then pour over cucumbers and onions. Stir in the dill. Cover in plastic and put in fridge to chill for one hour. Serve cold.

2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice 2 tsp. Dijon mustard ½ cup olive oil 2 large Granny Smith apples, coarsely chopped 1 cup walnuts, chopped ¼ cup sliced green onions 3 Tbsp. sugar 1 ½ cups dried cranberries 1 head of romaine lettuce, torn for base

Whisk together lime juice and mustard, and gradually whisk in olive oil to make your dressing. Place apples, walnuts, and green onions in a bowl. Pour dressing over mixture, toss to coat. Cover and chill about 2 hours. Sprinkle sugar over cranberries and toss to coat. Add to apple mixture and toss. Line platter with lettuce and top with salad, or just serve in a bowl. Makes 4 servings.

Tangy & Light

Orzo Vegetable Salad

Lisa Kanter, Nesbit Lakes Sunday Women A1

½ cup uncooked orzo pasta 3 plum tomatoes, chopped 1 cup marinated quartered artichoke hearts, chopped 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh spinach 2 green onions, chopped ½ cup crumbled feta cheese 1 Tbsp. capers, drained Dressing:

cup olive oil 4 tsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. minced fresh tarragon, OR 1 tsp. dried tarragon 2 tsp. grated lemon zest 2 tsp. rice vinegar ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper

Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine tomatoes, artichokes, spinach, onions, cheese, and capers. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drain orzo and rinse in cold water. Add to vegetable mixture. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Chill until serving.