SALADS

If you are tired of the same salads you do make, which is lettuce, tomatoes, and onions, with a ready made Blue Cheese Dressing, here's a tip.

This will serve 4 people.

1 bunch of Watercress, rinsed, and the tops chopped, and the stems sectioned into 4 inch parts.
1 yam, peeled and boiled for about 20 minutes, cooled and diced.
1 package of long rice noodles, soaked in cold water, then boiled for a few seconds to really soften it, then drain it and cool in a colander.
1 can of kalamata olives drained.

For the dressing.
1 cup of Safflower oil
2 tblsp. of Sesame oil
1/4 cup of low sodium Soy Sauce
3 tblsp. of hot sauce
2 tblsp. of honey
2 tblsp. of brown sugar
1 tblsp. vinegar
1 tsp. crushed garlic
1 tsp. crushed ginger
1 pinch of thyme

Mix this well, then in a mixing bowl, add in all of the vegetables, then add in the dressing and toss well, refrigerate covered for 2 hours or so, and serve chilled, toss again before service.

The picture above is a bunch of watercress,
and it is packed with good nutrients.



Ron Sambrano
808-385-7667
ronsambrano@live.com