Kims Greens Salad Recipes

KIM'S MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold running water.
• In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, green onions and jalapeno peppers. Stir in the macaroni. Refrigerate until chilled before serving, at least 30 minutes.

"KIMCHEE" SALAD

Steps:

• Place cabbage and green onions in a large bowl. In a blender, combine vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, chili flakes, and sugar, blending until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the dressing over the cabbage and gently toss. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days before serving to let the cabbage wilt and the flavors meld.

KIM'S ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Put cooked garden rotini in a large mixing bowl.
• Cut sliced pepperoni in half and add to the pasta.
• Peel the cucumber.
• Cut cucumber in half long ways, then cut in half again and then cut into 1/2 inches and add to pasta mix.
• Dice green bell pepper in to 1/2 inch pieces and add to pasta mix.
• Dice tomatoes into 1/2 inch pieces and add to pasta mix.
• Add drained black and green olives to pasta mix.
• Chop the banana pepper rings fine and add to pasta mix.
• Mix all ingredients well.
• Dressing:.
• Mix Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing, parmesan cheese and McCormick Salad Supreme Seasoning all together in a bowl and stir well.
• Then pour dressing over pasta mixture and stir well.
• For best results chill salad for 1 to 4 hours before serving.

QUICK AND EASY KIMCHI SALAD

Steps:

• Combine cabbage and rock salt together in a bowl. Let stand 15 minutes, stirring often. Rinse lightly and drain.
• Mix cabbage, carrot, vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, cayenne pepper, and salt together in a bowl. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

GREEN SALAD WITH DILL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the garlic and rice vinegar, and set aside to mellow out.
• Meanwhile, trim the root end off the romaine heart and chop lettuce crosswise into bite-size pieces. Add the romaine, arugula and parsley to a large bowl or salad spinner. Fill with cold water, swish the greens, then lift the spinner basket (or lift the greens out and transfer to a colander in the sink) and drain the water. Repeat 2 to 3 more times, or until the water runs clear and no grit remains. Spin-dry the greens or dry them very well by laying them out on a large kitchen towel, folding the towel in half and gently patting down to remove moisture. Rinse and dry the large bowl, and return the greens to the bowl, cover with the damp kitchen towel and refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes. (Greens washed, dried and covered this way can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.)
• When you're ready to serve, finish the vinaigrette: To the garlic and vinegar, add the olive oil, dill, fish sauce, sugar and 1 tablespoon cold water, and season generously with salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
• Add a couple of tablespoons of the vinaigrette to the salad greens, and toss, adding more as needed to evenly coat. The salad should be lightly dressed, not drowned. Taste for seasoning, adjusting with more salt and pepper as desired.

CRUNCHY GREENS WITH CARROT-GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• Make the dressing: In a food processor, purée the carrot, ginger, olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, onion powder, a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon cold water until as smooth as possible, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Dress the salad: Place the lettuce leaves in a large serving bowl. Add a couple of tablespoons of the dressing and toss, then add more as needed to evenly coat. The salad should be lightly dressed, not drowned; don't use every drop of dressing if you don't need to. Taste for seasoning, adjusting with more salt as desired. Top the salad with the mint leaves and serve immediately.

KIM'S "GREENS" SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine sour cream, honey, lemon juice, and pepper.
• Chill dressing for 45 minutes to an hour.
• In the meantime, combine apples, cilantro, onion, cabbage and celery.
• Squirt with juice of lemon.
• Pour in dressing and toss lightly.
• Serve immediately.