Need Shabbos Lunch appetizer

Posted: Thu, Jul 06 2006, 3:16 am Post subject: Need Shabbos Lunch appetizer

I am looking for an easy and refreshing appetizer for Shabbos Lunch. Maybe something fruity or a salad - but only a salad that I can use the prewashed iceberg lettuce. I can't deal with checking...
Thanks!

Executive Member Joined: Jul 10 2005 Posts: 271

this is really easy and yummy-
one can of fruit assortment drained, a packet of jello, water, mix all together, put in the fridge and serve next day in small bowls, I use clear glass bcz it looks pretty

OR
(this u could even make shabbas morning)

ambrosia:
2 richs whips, 1 bag of frozen strawberries, defrosted, small can of mandarin oranges, drained, small can of pineapple, drained- mix all together and serve,

Posted: Thu, Jul 06 2006, 8:12 am Post subject: re: Need Shabbos Lunch appetizer

I make this salad a LOT and it looks so appetizing and pretty to begin the meal with:

place lettuce at bottom of plate.
On top of lettuce place angel hair pasta
on top of angel hair place strips of cold cuts (I use corn beef & turkey= bec. I like to use two different colors for contrast)
on top of cold cuts- sprinkle some (bread) croutons.

I place in a little (plastic) shnaps cup dressing on each individual plate. This way everyone uses as much or as little dressing as they wish.

Salad dressing recipe I can get if you need, but it's basically a garlic/mayonnaise type dressing with various seasonings.

It's easy to make and looks great!

Silver Member Joined: Jul 03 2006 Posts: 716

My family loves this salad!

Iceberg Lettuce Mix
grape tomatoes sliced in half
cucumbers
strips of cold chicken cutlets (either grilled or fried)
salad croutons

Mix equal amounts of sugar and vinegar with
Mayonaise, Garlic powder and a little Barbeque sauce.

Enjoy

Platinum Member Joined: Jan 01 2006 Posts: 48153

Do you mean instead of the fish or instead of cholent?

Did you want to go: ptcha, egg salad, babganoush, or half a grapefruit with a cherry?

Chopped liver?

Tell me more what you need.

Executive Member Joined: Apr 27 2006 Posts: 270

How about the Euro salad? you can use the iceberg lettuce mix, add mango, kiwi, strawberries, honey glazed almonds & craisins & then there's a delicious dressing. Everyone that tasted my salad loves it! Let me know if u need the exact receipe.

Gold Member Joined: Jan 06 2006 Posts: 1161

Queen, you could probably used grilled salmon instead of coldcuts, right? PLease post the recipe for the dressing, I might try it!!

Posted: Thu, Jul 06 2006, 2:03 pm Post subject: re: Need Shabbos Lunch appetizer

Queen and 1234abcd: Can you please post dressings? Sarag: Do you make your own babaganoush?

Posted: Thu, Jul 06 2006, 3:33 pm Post subject: re: Need Shabbos Lunch appetizer

bli neder next week will post recipe. PM me to remind me incase I forget!

Executive Member Joined: Aug 27 2004 Posts: 265

mom 22 I make my own babaganoush--really easy--
1--place 2 large eggplants in a 9 by 13 pan
2--poke holes with fork
3-put it in your oven on broil for 1 hour
4--turn over, poke holes and broil 45 mnts
5--let cool bit
6-- scoop out the insides with a spoon into a strainer
7--VERY IMPORTANT let the eggplant drain overnight--the juice is bitter
8-- mix with mayo salt and fresh garlic
its a hit
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Platinum Member Joined: Jan 01 2006 Posts: 48153

Yup I sure do make my own!

I have tried every preparation method under the sun (baking, frying, etc.) but this one is the best:

You prickle the eggplant with a fork a few times.

Nuke for 8-12 mintues, dep. on size.

Crunch up by fork or with food processor with some mayo, salt, and garlic to taste.

Eat and enjoy!

Executive Member Joined: Aug 27 2004 Posts: 265

nuke?

maybe she means microwave?

I do mine on top of the gas ring. It messes up your ring, but tastes fantastic.

Platinum Member Joined: Jan 01 2006 Posts: 48153

Nuke. you know, nuclear energy.

a really elegant appetizer for shabbos lunch or friday night. I basically mash a can of salmon and some mayo and spices and scoop in on a plate of lettucce wiht veggies and put some melba toast on the side.
it looks nice and is easy!!!

Diamond Member Joined: Feb 27 2006 Posts: 2715

I made gazpacho (cold tomato soup with lots of veggies) last Shabbos. We served it for both meals. It tastes best when left to sit overnight, so I make it on Thursday afternoon. Very refreshing for the summer!