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Yield:  6 servings (serving size: 1 cup)                   Ingredients 3 1/2 cups   chopped seeded yellow tomato (about 1 1/2 pounds) 2 cups   chopped seeded peeled cucumber (about 1) 1 cup   chopped yellow bell pepper (about 1 medium) 1/2 cup   chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup   chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup   chopped red onion 2  garlic cloves, chopped 1 tablespoon   chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon   chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons   white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon   honey 2 teaspoons   extravirgin olive oil 3/4 teaspoon   salt 1/4 teaspoon   ground cumin Preparation Combine the first 7 ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. Add mint and remaining ingredients; pulse 5 times or until well combined. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight. Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 77 Calories from fat: 27%...

                              Ingredients Dressing: 1/3 cup   extra-virgin olive oil 2 1/2 tablespoons   red wine vinegar 1/3 cup   fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 tablespoon   chopped shallot 1/4 teaspoon   kosher or regular salt 1/4 teaspoon   pepper Salad: 20  medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 1 pound) 2 cups   (1-inch) sliced asparagus (about 1 pound) 1  coarsely chopped yellow bell pepper 1/2  chopped seeded peeled cucumber 1/2  diced peeled avocado 4 cups   mixed salad greens Preparation 1. Fill a large pot half-full with water, and bring to a boil. 2. Meanwhile, combine the dressing ingredients in a blender and process until smooth, about 20-30 seconds. Set aside. 3. When water is boiling, add shrimp and asparagus pieces; cook 3-4 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through and asparagus is bright green. Drain ...

                 Ingredients 1/4 teaspoon   Italian seasoning 1/3 cup   tomato paste 1/4 cup   water 1  (12-inch) prebaked refrigerated pizza crust 1 cup   (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1 1/2 cups   diced green, red, and yellow bell pepper (about 3 small peppers) 1/2  onion, chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 450°. Combine seasoning, tomato paste, and water in a small bowl; stir well. Spread over pizza crust. Top evenly with cheese. Sprinkle bell pepper and onion evenly over cheese. Bake at 450° for 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese melts. Cut into 6 wedges, and serve. Tip: Bell peppers come in an assortment of colors: green, red, yellow, orange, brown, and purple. The color depends on variety and ripeness. When peppers are picked before they reach maturity, they are green. But when left on the vine a little longer, a pepper ripens and changes color, depending on it...

Paneer Snacker Salted biscuits topped with grilled paneer pieces and served garnished with yellow capsicum strips. Cooking Time:  15-20 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  10-15 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Paneer (cottage cheese) 150 grams • Olive oil 1 teaspoon • Salt to taste • Pizza sauce as required • Salted biscuits 16 • Yellow bell pepper,cut into thin strips for garnish • Fresh mint sprigs for garnish Method Cut cottage cheese into small squares. Heat oil in a non-stick grill pan, add cottage cheese squares and grill, turning sides, till evenly done from both the sides. Apply little pizza sauce on each piece and turn. Apply some more sauce on the other side too and grill for another two to three minutes. Arrange the biscuits on a serving platter to make a nice pattern, place a grilled cottage cheese piece on each biscuit. Garnish the cottage cheese pieces with pepper strips and ...