Salads with greens

1 lb. macaroni , cooked according to package instructions, drained and cooled slightly 2 stalks celery , medium diced 1/4 c. light green celery leaves 1 small[...]

fresh baby spinach leaves or mixed lettuce greens 1 granny smith apple , cut into small cubes 2 stalks celery , sliced thin 3 scallions , sliced 2 ripe pears[...]

2 heads of broccoli (about 700 g, cleaned) 120 g bacon or pancetta , finely sliced 1 tbs olive oil 80-100 g dried tomatoes in oil, drained and cut into small[...]

4 cups fresh beans (i.e. green, yellow and burgundy) 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas) 1 (15 ounce) can bean medley 1 onion , diced 3 stalks celery[...]

8 cups (about 8 medium red skinned potatoes) largely diced / cut into cubes 1 cup (about 1 bunch) green onions finely chopped 1 cup (about 1 medium) red bell[...]