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Day-after Thanksgiving salad

It is hard to imagine that an appetite would manifest itself the day after this Thanksgiving feast. It is requesting  lighter fare, however. INGREDIENTS: 2 servings 1/2 cup of lentils (I used green lentils) 1/2 cup of diced celery 2 cups of leftover turkey meat 1/2 avocado 1/4 cup of pomegranate arils Dressing: 1 garlic [...]
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Yogurt salad Persian-style

Yogurt salad is always a fixture on the Lebanese table. Yogurt or laban, is consumed plain, unsweetened, usually flavored with a bit of garlic, some dried mint and lots of crunchy cucumbers. This version of yogurt salad is inspired by the Persian tradition which includes dried fruits such as golden raisins, herbs, nuts (usually walnuts), [...]
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Couscous and cauliflower salad

This is a light yet filling salad; the couscous and cauliflower mesh so well that they are hard to tell apart, the chicken bits seasoned with sumac and pepper bring some tasteful protein and the raspberries jolt the taste buds with tangy notes.   INGREDIENTS: 6 to 8 servings   9 ounces of cauliflower florets [...]
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