Betty’s Best Hot Chicken Salad

Description My dear friend Betty’s favorite hot chicken salad! It is made special with cashews and celery, then topped with shredded cheese and potato chips. Ingredients 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 1 cup chopped celery ½ cup cashews 1 cup mayonnaise 1 small onion, grated ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons lemon juice ½ cup shredded … Read more

Sugar Snap Pea and Berry Salad

Description A delicious summer salad made with your favorite berries. Ingredients ½ pound sugar snap peas, trimmed 1 cup fresh raspberries 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pinch sugar salt and pepper to taste 1 cup fresh blueberries 2 cups torn mixed salad greens Instructions Bring a pot of water to a … Read more

Awesome Summer Watermelon Salad

Description This surprising blend of sweet, salty, and tangy is a hit at picnics and potlucks! Ingredients ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon chopped garlic ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¾ cup olive oil 3 cups 2-inch cubes watermelon 1 cup crumbled feta cheese ½ red … Read more

Polynesian Coleslaw

Description This coleslaw is different that the garden-variety mayo version. It has very little fat and a very complex flavor. Ingredients 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce ⅛ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™) ½ cup chopped cilantro leaves 2 tablespoons … Read more

Chicken Pecan Salad

Description The combination of sweet and spicy pecans and sweet berries in this chicken salad makes it a taste sensation! I have given tins of the pecans alone as gifts at Christmas time; they are delicious. The berries listed are suggestions; substitute whatever kinds you fancy, in whatever quantities! Makes a beautiful summer dinner. Ingredients … Read more

Cauliflower “Potato” Salad

Description Loaded with bacon, pickles, and dill, this cauliflower salad is better than potato salad. Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces 6 slices bacon 2 hard-boiled eggs, diced ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese ⅓ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup chopped red onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard ½ … Read more

Cabbage Salad with Lemon-Garlic Dressing

Description This recipe was given me by my aunt, who loves Mediterranean cooking. A delicious, refreshing salad made from shredded cabbage and a dressing made from lemon, garlic, olive oil, and cilantro. The proportions I listed will at least start you out with a dressing that’s not too strong, but feel free to play around … Read more

Turkey Taco Salad

Description This is a low fat, low calorie ground turkey taco salad. If you have leftover cooked turkey on hand simply chop it up. You’ll need about 3 cups. Ingredients 1 pound extra-lean ground turkey breast 1 head iceberg lettuce – rinsed, dried, and chopped 6 green onions, chopped 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, … Read more

Roasted Acorn Squash Salad

Description This is a great hearty and flavorful salad! Ingredients 1 acorn squash – peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 … Read more

Chinese Noodle Salad

Description I didn’t like this the first few times I tried it but now I love it! It’s got a tangy taste and goes well with Chinese food or sandwiches. Leftovers are softer but great as a snack the next day. Ingredients ¼ cup rice vinegar ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup vegetable oil 2 (3 … Read more