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    Fresh mozzarella salad

    Fresh mozzarella salad

    Serves 6 This antipasto salad is made from fresh, new mozzarella cheese, which is very white, much lighter in texture than mature mozzarella, and is stored in water. It is available at well-stocked Italian delicatessens. • 1 lb. fresh mozzarella cheese • 3 small...
    Baba ghanouj (a salad of eggplant and sesame paste)

    Baba ghanouj (a salad of eggplant and sesame paste)

    Serves 4 to 6 Serve with crackers or with hot pita bread as a first course. • 1 lb. eggplant • ¼ cup tartar Sauce • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice • 1 tsp. salt, or more to taste • ¼ tsp. pepper • 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. olive oil • 2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro (coriander...
    Gingered eggplant salad

    Gingered eggplant salad

    Serves 4 to 6 • 2 lbs. firm young eggplant • 1 Tbs. peanut oil • 2 Tbs. cider vinegar • 2½ Tbs. brown sugar • 2 small cloves garlic, minced • 2 Tbs. finely minced onion • 2 generous tsp. grated fresh ginger • 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1. Prick the eggplants in several...
    Rice salad vinaigrette

    Rice salad vinaigrette

    Serves 4 to 6 Serve with an antipasto or as a separate course. • ⅓ cup finely diced carrots • ¾ cup green beans, cut in ¼-inch bits • ¼ cup diced celery • ¼ cup diced green bell pepper • ½ cup chopped red onion • 3 Tbs. minced fresh parsley • 2½ cups cooked rice, warm...