18 textured salad Recipes

hard-cooked large eggs, shelled and mashed (see notes ), mayonnaise (regular or reduced fat ) or sour cream (or equal portions of each), dijon mustard, minced fresh tarragon or 1/2 tsp dried tarragon (see notes), minced fresh thyme leaves or dried thyme, salt and pepper, baby salad mix, rinsed and crisped, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dense-textured pumpernickel bread or toasted firm-textured white bread or 4 english muffins, split and toasted, pickled onion salad, melted cucumbers

dry textured soy protein slices (like so soya+ brand), salt, poultry seasoning, boiling water, fat free nayonnaise, yellow mustard, sugar-free cranberry sauce (i make my own), lemon juice, water, fresh ground black pepper

chicken breast, dill weed, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, tonys creole seasoning, stalk celery & leaves, finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, sweet relish, low-fat mayonnaise , adjust to preferred texture, dijon mustard, salt and pepper

grape tomatoes or 4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved leaving some whole for texture, ripe avocados, seeded, peeled, and diced, red onion, sliced thin, capers, minced jalapeno pepper, seeded, lemon , juice of, lime , juice of, dijon mustard, kosher salt, ground black pepper, garlic cloves, minced, fresh cilantro, chopped 1/3 cup (or parsley)

bread , use a coarse textured like italian style, pesto sauce, tomatoes, prosciutto, sliced cheese (your choice , conte is good), lettuce or other salad greens

tuna steaks, fresh ground pepper, kosher salt, olive oil, jumbo pasta shells , cook according to package directions (but don tsp overcook, you don tsp want them to break apart), mayonnaise (you can use a little more if you want, but i prefer a light dressing), celery ribs, cut lengthwise and then chopped fine, red onion, chopped fine, roasted red peppers (jar is fine , i always keep some on hand), scallions, fine diced (white and green parts ), kalamata olive, chopped (you can substitute black olives), anchovy fillets, fine minced (don tsp shy away, you will never notice them but wow, what a great flavor), capers, drained and chopped, fresh lemon juice, fresh parsley, fine diced, pepper, tomatoes, chopped and then lightly pureed in the food processor, fresh basil, chopped fine, shallot, chopped, olive oil, red wine vinaigrette, salt, pepper, salad greens, for serving (use your favorite , i love some torn bibb or boston lettuce for a creamy texture), lemon, cut in 4 wedges (1 per plate as a garnish and squeezed on the salad)

flour tortillas, textured vegetable protein, granules, onion, chopped, tomato sauce, canned vegetarian refried beans, chili powder, cumin, oregano, lettuce, shredded, fresh tomatoes, chopped

water, crushed pineapple, raspberry jello, cottage cheese (i puree it in the blender before adding it in, i like the texture better), cool whip

eggs, kosher salt, garlic cloves, crushed and peeled, bread , rustic, coarse textured, crust removed, cut into 3/4 inch cubes (3 cups), sherry wine vinegar, dijon mustard, fresh ground black pepper, bacon, cut into 3/4 inch squares, shallot, minced, loosely packed baby spinach leaves, washed and dried (10 oz.)

frisee, best-quality olive oil , or walnut oil, best-quality champagne vinegar, kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, unbleached flour, plus extra for rolling out pastry (i usually use whole-wheat flour or half whole-wheat and half unbleached), salt , optional, sugar , optional, cold butter, cut into bits (butter works also, but changes the flavor and texture of the crust), ice water, sized , ripe but firm tomatoes, thinly sliced, mozzarella ( skim milk cheese is fine or 3/4 lb and 1/4 lb parmesan or romano), thinly sliced or grated, dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, olive oil

floury potatoes, peeled and cut into 1in cubes, streaky bacon, smoked , cooked until crisp, dill pickles, diced, eggs, hard boiled, chopped, scallions, chopped, salt & freshly ground black pepper, lemon juice, dill, chopped, chives, snipped, mayonnaise, sour cream

chopped carrots, texturized vegetable protein (tvp), uncooked long-grain rice, onion, sliced, sliced potatoes, drained, salsa, dry sherry, italian-style salad dressing, water, cornstarch, dry bread crumbs, grated parmesan cheese

fresh skinless salmon fillet or 1 1/4 lbs frozen skinless salmon fillet, mayonnaise or 1/2 cup salad dressing, plain yogurt, chopped red onion, capers, drained and chopped, shredded lemons , rind of, salt, very thinly sliced or thinly sliced firm-textured white bread, crust removed, loosely packed watercress, tops rinsed and dried (thick stems ), sliced pimento stuffed olive (optional)

lentils, cooked and drained, crumbled white bread, eggs, miracle whip-type salad dressing, dry cornbread mix, minced garlic, chopped onion, drops liquid smoke, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, dry textured vegetable protein (optional), salt, vegetable oil (for frying )

firm-textured bread , torn into small pieces, milk, lean ground beef, eggs, slightly beaten, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, chopped fresh parsley, pepper, pimento-stuffed salad olives, red pepper flakes, prepared picante sauce

duck foie gras (1 to 1 1/3 lb.), butter or margarine, sugar, newtown pippin or granny smith apples (2 1/2 to 2 3/4 lb. total), peeled, cored, and each cut into 6 wedges, coarse-texture bread (sourdough, dark rye), toasted, chicken broth, balsamic or red wine vinegar, butter lettuce or mixed salad leaves, rinsed, crisped, and torn into bite-size pieces, salt