Dressing:
2 T fresh lime juice
1 T white wine vinegar
1 T honey
1/2 small jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 small garlic clove
1/2 tsp mustard
1/4 C extra-virgin olive oil
Salad:
2-3 C salad greens (arugala or spinach are good)
3 C black beans
1/2 C toasted sliced almonds
1/4 C crumbled feta
Source: MeatlessMonday.com
Leave a Comment September 9, 2009
The Better Homes and Gardens cookbook had a great recipe entitled “cavatelli with arugula & dried cranberries”. Following is the original recipe with my substitutions in parenthesis’ (since I never have the right ingredients in my fridge and pantry).
8 oz dried cavatelli or rotini pasta (3 cups) ( 1 brimming cup small penne)
1/2 cup vegetable broth 2 cloves garlic, minced (none used this time)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups torn arugula and/or fresh spinach
1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins (dried apricots cut up)
1/2 cup sliced almonds or coarsely chopped pistachio nuts, toasted
1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
cook the pasta, drain, and toss with broth and keep warm heat oil in large skillet then cook garlic over medium for 1 minute. add arugala, spinach to oil and cook/stir for 1-2 minutes until wilted combine all ingredients, except cheese, in large bowl tossing gently season with salt or sea salt if desired sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese
Leave a Comment August 6, 2009