Salads with brine

1/3 cup slivered almonds, pulsed in blender until crumbly 3 -4 garlic cloves , peeled and smashed 3/4 lb silken tofu 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh[...]

1 lb rotini pasta 12 ounces tri-color spiral pasta 1 (12 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans 3 roma tomatoes , seeded,[...]

3 garlic cloves 3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes 5 tablespoons olive oil 3 lbs hot cooked small[...]