Friday, September 18, 2009

Greek Salad Dressing

We use this salad dressing alot... it is so easy, simple and very flavourful!

1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 tsp Basil
3/4 tsp Oregeno
3/4 tsp Garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp onion

Make sure to store in air tight container and do not put in fridge!!!!

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Asian Noodle Salad


We loved this... and it is a lot easier to mix in a large zip lock bag!



1 package Farkay noodles
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or red chili flakes if you don't have any)

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 carrot, thinly sliced or julienned
5 green onions, bottom 4 inches, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced or julienned
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced or julienned
1 1/2 cup bean sprouts, 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
4 tablespoons unsalted peanuts, for garnish



In a medium stock pot, boil water, add salt and cook noodles. When finished, place noodles in an ice water bath to cool. Drain and set aside.
In a medium bowl combine, sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, smoked paprika, hoisin and extra-virgin olive oil. Mix thoroughly and then combine prepared vegetables and noodles.
Garnish with sesame seeds and peanuts