Salads with stems

1 lb fresh spinach , cleaned,leaves removed and stems reserved 4 plum tomatoes 2 oranges , cut into sections,zested 6 mushrooms , sliced thinly 1 red onion ,[...]

8 ounces bow tie pasta , cooked, rinsed and drained 1 pint cherry tomatoes , rinsed and halved 6 green onions , white and green parts, thinly sliced 1 cup[...]

4 large artichokes 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar 2 teaspoons finely chopped oregano salt[...]