Tag: vinegar

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Salmon and Spinach Salad 3

Tarragon and fresh fennel both have the same faint licorice flavor, but they don’t overwhelm this simple spring salad. Salmon is the perfect protein for this dish: It cooks quickly, separates into large, pretty flakes, and stands up to the mint, tarragon, and garlic. This dish would also be a great use for leftover salmon. […]

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Spiced and Seared Flank Steak with Carrot Mash and Snap

Steak, peas, and carrots are a familiar trio, and usually not very exciting. Here, each element is transformed: a smoky spice rub on seared flank steak, crispy snap peas brightened with rice vinegar, and a silky carrot mash. Chop the carrots to about 1/4-inch pieces so they cook through evenly, otherwise the mash may have […]

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Chicken-Orzo Salad with Goat Cheese 18

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta) 3 cups chopped grilled chicken breast strips (such as Tyson) 1 1/2 cups trimmed arugula 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup prechopped red onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 […]

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Seared Salmon Salad with Beets and Blackberries

A lime-forward vinaigrette adds pucker and punch to the salmon and salad, rounded out by earthy-sweet beets and juicy blackberries. Mint with blackberries is a favorite cocktail combo that also works in a fresh entrée salad. If you have leftover mint leaves, steep in simple syrup and refrigerate for sweetening lemonade or tossing with fresh […]

Seared Salmon Salad with Beets and Blackberries

A lime-forward vinaigrette adds pucker and punch to the salmon and salad, rounded out by earthy-sweet beets and juicy blackberries. Mint with blackberries is a favorite cocktail combo that also works in a fresh entrée salad. If you have leftover mint leaves, steep in simple syrup and refrigerate for sweetening lemonade or tossing with fresh […]

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Cider and Sage Pork 14

A high-flavored sauce of sage, cream, sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar tops medallions of sauteed pork tenderloin. Serve Cider and Sage Pork for a casual dinner with friends or easy weeknight supper for the family. Ingredients 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil, […]

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Grilled Tuna on Braised Arugula

Grilled Tuna fillets sit on top of a bed of Braised Arugula. This one-dish meal is rich in vitamin C from the orange-lemon sauce which helps you absorb the iron in the arugula. Ingredients 4 (4-ounce) tuna fillets 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon minced shallot 2 teaspoons olive […]

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Chicken with Broccolini and Farro-Beet Salad

This one recipe gives you a full meal for four people—a hefty plate that goes heavy on the vegetables and provides nearly one-third of your daily fiber goal and just over 80% of your protein goal. The simple parsley sauce pulls everything together, offering a burst of fresh herbal flavor that brightens the dish. We […]

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Speedy Stir-Fry Chicken Dinners

This colorful chicken and veggie stir-fry features a sweet-spicy sauce and a topping of dry-roasted peanuts, which add delicious crunch. Ingredients 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sambal oelek 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons canola […]

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Kimchi-Sesame Hummus

Here’s a fun Korean spin on a classic Mediterranean appetizer. A drizzle of toasted sesame oil enhances the nuttiness of tahini (sesame seed paste) in this quick make-ahead dip, and rice vinegar stands in for the usual lemon juice. Kimchi gets blended into the hummus, where it adds a hint of savory pickled essence. It’s […]