Salads with broth

8 ounces bacon , cut into 1-inch by 1/4-inch pieces 1 shallot , chopped 1 cup mushroom , sliced 1/2 cup chicken broth 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (more to[...]

1 cup israeli couscous 14 ounces vegetable broth (unsalted) or 14 ounces chicken broth (unsalted) 15 -19 ounces garbanzo beans , cooked and drained 2 green[...]

1 lb washed black-eyed peas picked over 6 c. water 1 x onion minced 3 x garlic cloves - (to 4) chopped or possibly pressed 1 x bay leaf     Salt to taste 1/3[...]