Festive Citrus Green Salad (Christy)

Mixed Greens/Kale 

3 oranges, peeled and sliced 

candied pecans

1 large avocado Diced 

handful of Craisins handful of pomegranate seeds 

shaved parmesan or feta cheese 

 Dressing Blend everything in a high speed blender until emulsified 

 1/2 cup flavored vinegar (I did Cranberry but you could use peach or whatever 

1/2 cup olive oil 

 1/2 tsp salt 

 1 tsp Dijon mustard 

 dash onion powder

 1 frozen garlic cube Sweeten with pure maple syrup to taste, depends on how sweet the vinegar is, it might need more sweetener

All American Potato Salad

A summer BBQ favorite!!!

4 lbs russet potatoes (8)
Salt and pepper
3 TBS cider vinegar
3 large eggs
1 cup mayo
1/2 tsp celery seed
1 tsp dry mustard
2 TBS hot water
3 stalks celery diced
1 red bell pepper diced
1 med. onion diced
3 scallions thinly sliced
1 tsp paprika
2 TBS fresh parsley
(my own ingredient is 3-4 Clausen pickles diced)

Cook potatoes until tender with skin then dice. Drizzle sliced potatoes with vinegar and set aside. hard boil eggs and dice. Combine eggs, mayo, celery seed, mustard, salt and pepper in a bowl and thin mixture with hot water. Stir in potatoes, celery, red pepper, onion, scallions, and parsley (add pickle if you want). Chill for 30 minutes. Garnish with paprika.

Broccoli Salad

1 large bunches of Broccoli
red grapes
bacon crisps
green onion
cashews (add just before serving)

Dressing
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sugar
2 TBSP apple cider vinegar

Marinate dressing in fride for 1 hour.
Just before serving add dressing mixture and cashews to Broccoli mixture.

Cafe Rio Dressing

1 buttermilk ranch dressing packet (make as per recipe)
2 tomatillos (tomato like vegetable with a husk around them)
½ bunch of cilantro
1 clove garlic
Juice of 1 lime
1 jalapeño (Use the seeds too if you like it spicy. You could substitute a few drops of green tobasco for the jalapeno.)
Use a food processor to blend all the ingredients well. Refrigerate.

Pasta Salad

1 box or bag or rigatoni noodles
1 lb bacon
½ red onion
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 pkg. Hidden Valley Buttermilk Ranch dressing mix
(prepare as directed on package)
1 8 oz bag shredded parmesan cheese

Cook the pasta according to directions. Rinse with cold water. Mix the dressing and pour over the noodles, bacon, celery and onion. Mix in cheese and refrigerate or serve immediately.

Chicken Cashew Salad

3 chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
2 cups frozen peas
2 cups roasted, salted cashews
3 cups cooked rice

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
2 tsp. lemon juice
Salt & pepper to taste
3 Tbsp curry powder (or more, if desired)

Mix together and chill until ready to serve. Can also be served warm.

Christmas Cinnamon Jello

1 lg pkg. Cranberry Jello
2 C water
1 C Red Hots

Bring ingredients to a boil and whisk until red hots are dissolved. Remove from heat

Add 2 C Cold water --Stir
Put in a 9 x 13 pan and refrigerate (it will take longer to set-up)

Topping
1 small pkg. instant vanilla pudding
1 C milk
8 oz Cool whip

Mix pudding and milk and combine with cool whip. Spread on jello when ready to serve.

Chicken Won-ton Salad

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts--cut and cubed

Lettuce
Cauliflower (washed and cut into small pieces)
Broccoli (washed and cut into small pieces)

Won-ton skins--fry in frying pan and oil until brown.

Dressing
1/4 C white vinegar
1/4 C vegetable oil
1/4 C sugar
1 tsp. sesame seed
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. accent

Combine lettuce, broccoli, and cauliflower into salad bowl. Mix dressing and shake well before pouring on the salad. Crush fried won-ton skins and serve.

Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

2 bags (10 oz. each) torn romaine lettuce
2 cans (15 oz. each) mandarin orange segments, drained
4 cups sliced strawberries
1 medium red onion, sliced
1 cup caramelized almonds
6 oz grilled chicken breast
TOSS lettuce with oranges, strawberries and onion in large bowl. SPRINKLE
with Caramelized Almonds.

Poppy Seed Dressing
Ingredients:
1/2 c. mayonnaise
2 tbsp. vinegar
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. whole milk
2 tbsp. poppy seeds

Place ingredients in a jar. Cover and shake until blended. Dressing keeps several days in refrigerator.

Bowtie Chicken Salad

1-bag Bowtie Noodles cooked & drained
3 chicken breased boiled in Chicken broth
1 lb grapes cut in 1/2
1 can unsalted cashews
1 bottle Kraft Creamy Poppy seed Dressing

Mix together & Serve cold
*Add Cashews just before serving