You can make shrimp and vegetarian rolls in advance or set things out and invite everyone to roll their own. The prep work is all done ahead of time, so all you have to do is lay out the building blocks (fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, shrimp, salty-sweet dipping sauces) and let guests go to town. …
Mango Salad
This refreshing salad serves as a delicious side dish for the summer rolls, but if you put everything out all at once, you may find that some of it makes its way into the rolls, too. 2 very firm underripe mangoes (about 2 pounds) 1/3 cup Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce 6 scallions, …
Minted Couscous
In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup water to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup couscous; season with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper. Cover and, off heat, let steam in the pan, 5 minutes. Add 2 thinly sliced scallions, 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves. 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, and …
Brussels Sprouts Slaw
In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 teaspoons grainy mustard, 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey and 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil. Season with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper. Add 1/2 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and shredded; 1/2 small head radicchio, cored and thinly sliced; 1/4 cup snipped …
Avocado Citrus Salad
Remove peel and pith from 1/2 grapefruit and 1 small navel orange. Working over a bowl, cut out grapefruit and orange segments then squeeze juice from membranes. Place 2 cups baby arugula on a platter and top with 1 ripe sliced avocado, 1 sliced radish and citrus segments with juices, Drizzle with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin …
Lentil and Celery Salad with Provencal Vinaigrette
Preparation time: 10 mins Cooking time: 40 mins Serve: 4 For the salad: 3 cups leafy greens, such as arugula, green or red leaf lettuce, romaine, or a blend 2 celery stalks thinly sliced on a bias 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery leaves 3/4 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup cooked brown lentils For the …
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Toasted Sesame and Two-Bean Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
Preparation time: 5 mins cooking time: 12 mins Serves: 4 For the salad: 1 1/2 cups frozen lima beans 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans 3 scallions (white and green parts), trimmed and thinly sliced on a bias For the vinaigrette Juice of 1 lime (about 1 1/2 tablespoons) 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoons …
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Spinach Salad with Blue Cheese and Apples
Preparation time: 15 mins Cooking time: 7 mins Serves: 4 1/3 cup of pecan halves 2 pinches of kosher salt 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced into rounds 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and thinly sliced 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 3 cups baby spinach 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar …
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