Tarragon Chicken Salad II

Description This is a very good chicken salad recipe I learned from my grandmother. Even children will enjoy this one. Ingredients 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 ½ cups chopped celery 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon 1 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 ½ cups mayonnaise 1 cup raisins 1 cup diced red onion Prep Time: … Read more

Sun-Dried Tomato, Feta and Pine Nut Salad

Description A delicious salad fancy enough to entertain with and easy enough to make for yourself for lunch. Try adding grilled chicken strips to make a meal out of it! Serve with balsamic vinaigrette. Ingredients 1 loaf Italian bread, cubed 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon seasoned salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black … Read more

Best Apple Salad

Description A wonderful unexpected blend of fresh apples, onions, peppers, and beans, with a great dressing to toss in some zing! Ingredients 2 medium sweet apples, cored and cubed 1 green bell pepper, diced ¼ cup chopped red onion 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon … Read more

Fresh Fruit with Poppy Seed Dressing

Description Any fruit can be used, but this is my favorite combination. Try your own creation, but if you wish to use oranges and grapes in the same recipes, DON’T add the oranges until ready to serve or the grapes will be extremely bitter. Ingredients 1 banana, sliced ½ cup orange juice 1 tablespoon lime … Read more

Sylvia’s Easy Greek Salad

Description This is a quick and easy salad to prepare and it’s a healthy meal when served with chicken or fruit. Ingredients ¾ cup red bell pepper, chopped ¾ cup chopped green bell pepper 1 cup cucumber – peeled, seeded and chopped 1 tomato, chopped ½ cup diced red onion 4 large black olives, quartered … Read more

Baby Zucchini Salad

Description Fresh salad, great side for summer dinners. Use regular olive oil if smoked olive oil is unavailable. Smoked olive oil has its own unique taste, and while you could substitute with regular olive oil I would strongly suggest trying the smoked first; it is really amazing. Ingredients 5 baby zucchini, sliced thinly ½ red … Read more

Christie’s Salad

Description Delicious and light. We can’t get enough of it. Ingredients 3 bunches kale, cut into bite-size pieces 2 pounds red grapes ¾ pound crumbled feta cheese ¾ pound chopped walnuts ½ cup seasoned rice vinegar, or to taste ¼ cup water, or to taste ½ cup honey ¼ cup olive oil Instructions Toss kale … Read more

Mesclun and Mango Salad with Ginger Carrot Dressing

Description Very simple to make. Great on a hot day and when you want something refreshing. The dressing adds an Asian twist. Ingredients ¼ cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon shredded carrot ¼ teaspoon lime juice ½ pound mixed baby greens 1 mango – peeled, seeded and … Read more

Esquites (Mexican Elotes Salad)

Description Elote, made from grilled corn on the cob and slathered in deliciousness, is a popular street food that shows up at the local fair every year. Esquites are an off-the-cob version that makes a refreshing salad on a hot summer day. Top with more Cotija cheese and a dusting of Tajin®. Ingredients 1 tablespoon … Read more

Marinated Vegetable Medley

Description This is a wonderful, tangy recipe for marinated veggies. You may substitute small pearl onions for the chopped onion, and add bias sliced celery pieces as well. Ingredients ⅔ cup white vinegar ⅔ cup vegetable oil ⅓ cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried … Read more