salads

pasta BLT Pasta Salad   Ingredients BLT Pasta Salad 1 ounce Ranch dressing mix 1 cup whole milk 1 cup mayonnaise 1 pound bowtie farfalle pasta 1 pound bacon cooked and crumbled 3 cups romaine lettuce chopped 2 cups chopped tomatoes 1 avocado peeled and diced 1/3 cup red onion diced 2 Tablespoons parsley chopped Optional Mix-Ins 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 4 chopped hard boiled eggs 1/2 cup pine nuts 1 cup cucumber diced Instructions Prepare the ranch dressing by whisking together the Ranch dressing mix, milk, and mayonnaise in a […]
dressings Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad  Chili Lime Dressing 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream or Mexican crema 1 garlic clove 1 lime, juice and zest 1/4 tsp chili powder 1/8 tsp ground cayenne Pasta Salad 2 (12 oz) pkgs frozen corn (or 5-6 ears fresh corn) 2 cups cooked pasta (any small shaped pasta) 4 green onions, sliced 1 […]
chicken Strawberry Spinach Salad My sister Karla shared this recipe with me.  Truly one of the best salads I have ever had!  As usual, I forgot to get a picture, but I made this for guests last night and they raved about it too!1 large plastic bin baby spinach (think Costco)1 large plastic bin spring mixl large bin (2 […]
pasta Avocado Basil Pasta Found this recipe at http://dearcrissy.com/avocado-basil-pasta-recipe/ and tried it as a side for Thanksgiving dinner.  Wonderful flavor!  Loved it-very unique combination of flavors that are delish together.  NOTE:  Does not keep well as avocados brown in spite of the lemon juices-may double the “dressing” next time. Ingredients: 8 ounces bow tie pasta2 medium avocados, halved, seeded, peeled, and chopped6 […]
fruit Taffy Apple Salad Couldn’t believe it when I searched for this recipe on my own blog and it wasn’t there!  Posting now – such a great salad! 20 oz. pineapple tidbits in juice (if you only have chunks, cut them in half)1/2 cup sugar1 T flour1 1/2 T vinegar1 egg8 oz container Cool Whip2 cups mini marshmallows1 1/2 cups […]
recipes Spinach And Fresh Fruit Salad Spinachfresh strawberries, slicedfresh pineapple, chunkedfresh blueberriesapples, choppedmandarin orangesCraisinsslivered almondsPoppy Seed Dressing (I like Brianna’s best)Place spinach on plate, top with desired fruit and nut toppings.  Drizzle with dressing.  YUMMY!!!!
fruit Autumn Fruit Salad 2 medium Granny Smith apples, diced1-11 oz can mandarin oranges, drained1 cup seedless red grapes, halved1 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows1-8 oz. vanilla low-fat yogurt2 T chopped nutsZest of 1 limeCombine all ingredients.  Makes about 12 servings.
chicken Grape Chicken Salad 2 oz canned or cooked chicken2 T fat free Greek yogurt2 T onion (I like the red onion in this one)1/4 cup grapes1 small low carb whole grain tortillaIn bowl mix chicken, yogurt, onions and grapes.  Add chicken mixture to tortilla.  Really nice blend of flavors and textures.
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healthy eating Chicken Salad 3 oz. cooked chicken2 T salsa2 T fat free sour cream8 cherry tomatoesromaine lettucespinachonions of choicefresh lemon or limeDice all salad ingredients and combine with remaining ingredients in a bowl; top with fresh juice from lemon or lime.  
chicken Chicken Salad 4 cups cooked, cubed chicken (3-4 breasts)2 1/2 cups large uncooked pasta shells, cook and drain2 cups red grapes1/4 cup sliced green onion2 cups diced celery2 cups diced red delicious apples1 small can crushed pineapple, drained wellMix all ingredients together in a large bowl.  Add 1 1/2 cups cashews and dressing.  Serves 18-20.Dressing:1 cup mayonnaise1 […]
jello Emerald Salad 1 lg pkg jello (lime, raspberry are my favs)1 lg can crushed pineapple (I like to whirl the pineapple in the blender first to make it more fine)Mix together and heat until jello is dissolved; about to the simmer stage.After jello has cooled, add:1 8 oz pkg cream cheese8 oz Cool Whip (or real whipped […]
recipes Cranberry Salad Mix :6 cups miniature marshmallows2 cups sugar1 pound fresh cranberries, grind in blender (they grind best if slightly frozen) Let set overnight in the refrigerator. Add: 2 cups whipped cream (can substitute Cool Whip)3 red apples, diced with peel on6 bananas, quartered and sliced1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Makes a huge salad and is great […]
main dish Chicken Won Ton Salad Lettuce—spring mix is my favorite Shredded chicken Almonds, sliced Fried won ton skin Green onions Mandarin oranges Dressing: 1 cup oil 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup vinegar 3 tsp each salt and pepper Warm to dissolve.  Chill before serving. In a pinch you can substitute crushed tortilla chips.  Not as good, but fast!
chicken Chicken Poppy Seed Salad Spinach leaves Romaine leaves Grilled chicken, sliced (grill with lots of lemon pepper seasoning) Red onion, sliced thinly Crispy bacon, crumbled Shredded mozzarella cheese Toasted almonds (or you can sugar the almonds. Put sliced almonds in a pan with lots of granulated sugar (about equal amounts). Cook on medium heat until sugar melts, coating the […]