Fresh Herb, Grapefruit, and Fennel Salad

1 large ruby-red grapefruit or 3 blood oranges 2 small fresh fennel bulbs, trimmed, halved vertically, sliced paper-thin 1 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves Extra-virgin olive oil Sea salt flakes   Preparation Cut off top and bottom ends of...

Raw Carrot and Cranberry Salad with Fresh Ginger Dressing

7 large green onions 1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar 2 level tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger 4 cups coarsely grated peeled carrots 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries   Preparation   Cut tops off onions. Cut tops lengthwise into thin strips; cut strips into...

Fennel and Celery Salad with Pumpkin Seeds

3 celery stalks, cut crosswise into paper-thin slices 1 small fennel bulb, trimmed, halved vertically, sliced paper-thin 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves 1/4 cup toasted salted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice  ...

Beet and Cabbage Salads

Beet salad: 2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 5 tablespoons olive oil 3 large raw beets, peeled, coarsely grated Cabbage salad: 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 5 tablespoons olive oil          6 cups...

Raw Cucumber-Cabbage Salad with Tamarind Dressing

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons plain yogurt 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 6 tablespoons honey 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup tamarind concentrate 3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger 3 tablespoons cumin seeds 3 1/2 cups sliced cabbage 3 Persian...