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Mung Bean Boiled Peanut Salad Today's recipe is a wonderfully simple salad that is so hearty and filling. It has lots of flavors and a sweet crunch that you will love. It is for a perfect light lunch. Are you looking for a filling and healthy salad? Or are you looking for a holiday menu or lunch for a large gathering? If you are interested in trying a different kind of salad why not try this zesty salad. It also looks festive and is perfect for entertaining. This salad is interesting and perfect for the season. Beautiful ruby red pomegranates arils bursting with tart and sweet flavor, and boiled peanuts are tender with a slight crunch to it. This is beautifully balanced with a flavorful dressing. Pomegranates are in season, there is no better time to try this recipe. This salad tastes best the next day as the flavors intensify. If you are planning to do meal prep, make a larger batch of this yummy salad. Recently I have been trying lots of salad recipes. Let me admit th...

Artichoke Chicken Pasta Salad This is a colorful,zesty and filling pasta salad perfect for lunch box, weekend lunch or potlucks.I often make pasta salad for my kid. The recipe is very simple and you can customize according to your preference. This artichoke pasta can be made in a jiffy, just  add cooked pasta, stir fried or grilled chicken,toss salad dressing and let it sit for the flavors to develop. Try this, you will surely love it. Ingredients Pasta- 6 oz. Chicken- cut into small pieces- 1 cup Shallots-1 Garlic minced- 2 cloves Black pepper- 1/2 tsp Artichokes hearts- 4 oz. Chopped basil- 1tsp Chopped parsley- 1 tbs Chopped tomatoes- 1/2 cup Lemon Zest -a pinch Lemon juice- 1/2 lemon Red wine vinegar- 2 tsp Olive oil- 1 tbs Parmesan cheese grated- 2 tbs salt to taste   Cook  pasta in boiling water, add salt and cook till soft. Drain and drizzle some olive oil on top and set aside. Into a hot pan add butter and oil and stir fry c...

Egg Salad Egg salad is a simple and yummy appetizer. It can also be used as a filling for sandwich. This recipe is inspired from French and German Jew style egg salad which uses raw salted onions. You can also mash the eggs to attain a chunky texture. There are also a variety of ingredients that you can use for this salad like sauteed shallots, sauteed mushrooms, bell pepper, chopped nuts etc. Ingredients Hard boiled eggs- 3 Tomato-1 Salad Cucumber- 1 small Shallots- 4-5 Ground black pepper- 1/3 tsp Paprika-a pinch salt to taste Oil - 2 tsp Fresh parsley or dill- 1to 2 tsp Lemon juice- a few drops Lettuce and black olives for garnish  In a pan saute shallots till golden brown. Add parsely, ground black pepper and a pinch of salt and mix well. Slice boiled eggs and arrange on a bed of cucumber and tomatoes. Layer the caramelized onions and sprinkle black pepper, paprika and salt. Drizzle lemon juice and garnish with olives and lettuce. If you want a chunk...