I tend to introduce as many fruits, vegetables and salad greens into the menu as I possibly can during Passover week. I try to keep the matzah, matzah meal and farfel to a minimum in the following recipes. You can usually substitute any dried fruit for any other dried fruit in these recipes.
1 cup cantaloupe, cut into cubes
2/3 cup orange juice
2/3 cup vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
In a blender or food processor, combine all of the ingredients and process for 1-2 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use as a dressing for salads or fruit or to add flavour to grains or vegetables. Makes 2 cups.
This fruit salad recipe is a kid favourite at any dairy meal.
3 tbsp. finely chopped maraschino cherries
1 can (8 to 9 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups sour cream
3/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. salt
1/3 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 banana, ripe but still firm, chopped
Place chopped cherries on paper towels to absorb moisture; set them aside. In a bowl, combine the sour cream, sugar, lemon juice and salt; stir in the pineapple, walnuts, and cherries. Stir in chopped banana. Spoon the mixture into paper-lined muffin cups and freeze until firm. To serve, let stand at room temperature for a few minutes to soften just slightly. Serves 8 to 10.
1 medium head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups diced apples, unpeeled
1 (6 1/2-oz.) can tuna, drained
1 (11-oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. sugar
salt and pepper to taste
In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, walnuts, apples, tuna and mandarin oranges. Toss together.
In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper. Mix well. Toss the dressing with the salad. Serve immediately. Serves 6.
This recipe is great for using up left-over turkey or chicken
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. paprika
1 large bunch broccoli flowerets
1 cup white onion, chopped
2 cans mandarin oranges, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cup soft raisins
1 cup cashew pieces
2 to 3 cups turkey or chicken, cut into small pieces
In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar and paprika. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, onion, oranges and raisins. Just before serving, add cashews and chicken or turkey. Toss with dressing and serve. Serves 10 to 12.
