Creamy Coleslaw with Fennel

Description This is a nice alternative cole slaw recipe. If you don’t have raspberry chardonnay vinegar, cider vinegar, white balsamic, or champagne vinegar will work, as well. Ingredients 1 ½ pounds green cabbage, finely shredded 1 red onion, finely shredded 2 carrots, peeled and finely shredded 1 large fennel bulb, finely shredded 3 tablespoons finely chopped … Read more

Grilled Mustard Potato Salad

Description This is an easy ‘on the barby’ salad. In the winter months, broil the potatoes in the oven. Matches most meals well. Ingredients 3 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed 3 red potatoes, cubed ¼ cup canola oil 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon celery salt ¼ teaspoon pepper Prep Time: … Read more

Tossed Romaine and Orange Salad

Description This is a light and flavorful green salad that combines oranges and almonds. Ingredients ½ cup orange juice 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 1 large head romaine lettuce – torn, washed and dried 3 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges ½ cup slivered … Read more

Curried Quinoa Salad with Mango

Description This easy recipe combines the pungent flavors of curry and mango for a filling and delicious dish that will have everyone going back for seconds! Ingredients 1 ½ cups chicken stock ¾ cup quinoa 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 mango – peeled, seeded and … Read more

Wilted Cabbage Salad with Bacon

Description This is also called a French cabbage salad. It is a wonderful way to serve cabbage. Skip the garlic, use cider vinegar, and it becomes a German cabbage salad. Add some sour cream and it becomes a Danish cabbage salad. Ingredients ½ pound bacon 1 medium head cabbage, shredded 1 onion, chopped 1 clove … Read more

Marinated Chicken Salad

Description This is an entree size salad with mixed greens and marinated chicken. Serve with your favorite dressing. Ingredients 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into bite size pieces 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 tablespoon water 1 ½ cups mixed salad greens 1 hard-cooked egg 6 … Read more

Grilled Sirloin Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing

Description Pepper-crusted steak, grill-charred vegetables, and sesame-ginger dressing turn fresh salad greens into an exciting main course. Ingredients 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger 2 teaspoons black peppercorns, crushed 1 (12 ounce) sirloin steak, … Read more

Taco Salad with Ranch Dressing

Description Juicy chicken breast strips are tossed with lettuce, two cheeses, olives and crushed chips and tossed with a Tex-Mex styled ranch dressing. Ingredients 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 pound lettuce, chopped ¾ (8 ounce) jar medium salsa 1 (8 ounce) bottle Ranch-style salad dressing 1 cup shredded … Read more

Fruit Salad with Lemon-Cinnamon Syrup

Description This is a sweet fruit salad intended to be served as a low-fat dessert. The syrup is essential; without it, you just have an ordinary fruit salad, for which you probably don’t need a recipe! You can vary the fruits to use what you have on hand. This is especially good with strawberries and … Read more