From mfortino2000@yahoo.com Thu Feb 13 10:24:47 2003 Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 13:02:01 +0000 (UTC) From: Meg Fortino Newsgroups: rec.food.recipes Subject: Spinach (6) Collection Followup-To: rec.food.cooking, rec.food.recipes Florentine Potato Salad Golden Walnut Couscous Salad Italian Tuna Salad Spinach And Tangerine Salad Spinach Couscous Salad Warm Chicken and Rice Salad Florentine Potato Salad Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Picnic food Salad Salad, potato Spinach Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 Lbs Red Potatoes -- cooked and cut into 1 1/2" chunks 3 Tbsps Lemon Juice 2 Tbsps Olive Oil 1 Tbsp Lemon Peel 1 Tbsp Tarragon 1/2 Tsp Salt 1/4 Tsp Pepper 10 Ozs Fresh Spinach -- torn 1 Med Onion -- minced Combine everything while potatoes are still warm. Description: "With spinach" Cuisine: "Italian" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 273 Calories; 7g Fat (23.1% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 48g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 338mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat. Golden Walnut Couscous Salad Recipe By :Walnut Marketing Board Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Bell peppers Couscous Cucumber Lent Main Dishes Orange Radish Salad, grain Spinach Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 cup Walnuts -- chopped 1 cup Couscous 2 Tsps Ground Cumin 1/2 cup Orange Juice 1/4 cup Seasoned Rice Vinegar 1 cup Yellow Bell Pepper -- seeded and diced 1 cup Cucumber -- peeled, halved, seeded, and sliced 1/2 cup Radishes -- sliced Salt -- to taste 2 cup Spinach Leaves Heat walnuts in a dry skillet over medium-high heat 1-2 minutes until walnuts are slightly toasted. Set aside and reserve. In a covered 2 quart sauce pan over high heat, brign 1 1/4 cups water to boil. Stir in couscous and Cumin, cover pan and remove from heat. Let stand until couscous absorbs liquid, about 5 minutes. With a fork, fluff couscous. Chill 15 minutes. Stir in juice, vinegar, bell pepper, cucumber, radishes and walnuts; season with salt. Serve on a bed of spinach. Description: "Full of flavor and nutrition with orange juice, bell peppers, radishes and cumin." Source: "Life Grocery" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 297 Calories; 10g Fat (28.3% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 44g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 23mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates. Italian Tuna Salad Recipe By :Advertisement Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:10 Categories : Bell peppers Canned fish Egg Olives, black Salad Salad, fish Spinach Tuna Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 12 Ozs White Tuna in Water -- drained and flaked 4 Ozs Italian Blend Shredded Cheese 2 Ea Hard-boiled Eggs -- coarsely chopped 1/2 cup Black Olives 1/3 cup Roasted Red Peppers -- drained and cut into strips 1/2 cup Light Italian Salad Dressing 6 cup Spinach Leaves -- torn 1/2 cup Croutons -- (optional) Combine tuna, cheese, eggs, olives, and peppers in medium bowl. Toss with dressing. Divide spinach among four serving plates. Spoon tuna mixture over spinach. Top with croutons, if desired. Description: "Tuna, cheese, eggs, and garnishes over spinach" Cuisine: "Quick" Source: "Sargento" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 323 Calories; 16g Fat (50.2% calories from fat); 28g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 164mg Cholesterol; 1020mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates. Spinach And Tangerine Salad Recipe By :Louise Fiszer Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Salad Salad, Fruit Scallions Spinach Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 8 cup Spinach -- torn 1 Bunch Scallions -- sliced 4 Tangerines -- seedless preferred, separated into sections 1 cup Dried Cranberries Vinaigrette 1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar 1 Tbsp Orange Juice 2 Tsps Mustard 1/2 cup Olive Oil Salt and Pepper -- to taste In large bowl combine spinach, onions, tangerines and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk together vinaigrette ingredients. Toss with salad just before serving. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Description: "Tangerines and dried cranberries" Source: "www.FabulousFoods.com" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 148 Calories; 14g Fat (80.1% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 40mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 2 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates. Spinach Couscous Salad Recipe By :As You Like It Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Cherry tomatoes Couscous Salad, grain Spinach Water chestnuts Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup Chicken Broth 3/4 cup Couscous 3 Tbsps Olive Oil 3 Tbsps Red Wine Vinegar 2 cup Fresh Spinach -- shredded 12 Cherry Tomatoes -- halved 6 Ozs Waterchestnut -- sliced Bring both to a boil and stir in the couscous. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and add salad dressing. Chill for 2-4 hours or overnight. Just before serving, toss with remaining ingredients. Description: "Couscous, spinach, cherry tomatoes, water chestnuts, italian dressing" Source: "Best of the Best from New England" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 278 Calories; 11g Fat (34.9% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 39g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 217mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates. Warm Chicken and Rice Salad Recipe By :Advertisement Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Chicken Olives, black Rice Salad, meat Spinach Tomato Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 6 Chicken Breasts, No Skin, No Bone, R-t-c 6 cup Cooked Rice -- cooked 1 cup Reduced Calorie Italian Salad Dressing 3 Pkgs Fresh Spinach 6 Plum Tomatoes -- chopped 3/4 cup Ripe Olives -- halved Brush chicken with 2 teaspoons salad dressing. Grill or broil chicken, turning once, 20 to 25 minutes or until internal juices run clear. (Or insert instant-read meat thermometer in thickest part of chicken. Temperature should read 170 degrees F.) Combine hot cooked rice with remaining salad dressing, spinach, tomatoes and olives; stir until spinach is lightly wilted. Description: "Grilled chicken tops rice and wilted spinach" Cuisine: "Italian" Source: "Tyson Foods" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 596 Calories; 13g Fat (19.5% calories from fat); 59g Protein; 58g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 146mg Cholesterol; 609mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain(Starch); 7 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates. Serving Ideas : Place rice mixture on individual serving plates; top with sliced chicken. NOTES : Refrigerate leftovers immediately. -- Rec.food.recipes is moderated; only recipes and recipe requests are accepted for posting. Please send recipes, requests, questions or comments to Moderator Patricia Hill at recipes@swcp.com Please allow several days for your submission to appear.