This light, refreshing salad is high in omega fatty acids and very tasty! Ingredients 2 cups cucumber, chopped 1 avocado, diced 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1 tsp dried basil 2 Tbsp. flax or omega oil 1 ½ Tbsp. lime juice 1 tsp. salt Instructions In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Cashew Chicken Salad with Pineapple-Citrus Dressing
January 25, 2011 By 2 Comments
This is a great salad for lunch or to bring to a party or get-together! The pineapple-citrus dressing adds a little punch to this recipe. Ingredients 2 cups cooked chicken cubed 1 small green apple, diced 1 cup cut grapes 1 cup finely diced celery 3/4 cup chopped cashews Spinich and Greens Optional: Fresh chopped herbs Raw Pumpkin Seeds Chick peas Dressing: 2 tbs Lemon Juice 2 tbs pineapple juice 2 tbs vinegar Instructions Combine first six ingredients in … [Read more...]
Black Bean and Rice Salad
January 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Ingredients 1 ½ cups long grain brown or wild rice, prepared 1 14oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 red or green pepper, cut into strips ½ cup organic ranch dressing 2 green onions, sliced 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro or parsley Instructions Combine all ingredients. Serve over a bed of lettuce and pair with your favorite grilled meat. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Asparagus and Mushroom Salad
January 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A quick and easy salad thrown together in 10-15 minutes! Healthy, fresh and oh so yummy. Ingredients 5 ½ oz. asparagus spears 1 Tbsp. honey mustard ¼ cup orange juice 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. lime juice 1 Tbsp. orange zest 2 tsp. lemon zest 2 tsp. lime zest 2 tsp. minced garlic ¼ cup honey 14 oz. mushrooms, halved 5 ½ oz. spinach or arugula 1 red pepper, cut into strips Instructions Trim ends of asparagus and cut in half on diagonal. Place in saucepan of boiling water … [Read more...]
Better the Next Day Bean Salad
August 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
JAN'S 3-BEAN SALAD This recipe really makes a spicy and zesty tasting three-bean salad! Perfect to take along to a potluck or a picnic!! I am a lover of diced or thinly sliced raw onions, so I probably add more than other people really like, however, this three bean salad is really a keeper. It is far better the second and third days than the first, so I suggest making a double batch and serving over several days. Ingredients 2 cans kidney beans 2 cans angle-sliced green beans 2 … [Read more...]
Pretzels in Salad? Ya Mon!
August 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
YUMMY PRETZEL SALAD I confess I have never been a big fan of pretzels, even though I am a big carb person. Pretzels never held a lot of my interest. However, I tried this pretzel salad at my friend Bernadette's house and WOW I was shocked that I liked it so much. This pretzel salad has the sweet/salty thing down to a science. A match made in heaven as they say! Oven Temp: 350 Degrees Cooking Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 2 cups crushed pretzels 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/4 … [Read more...]
Refreshing Summer Cucumber Salad
August 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
CUCUMBER DILL SALAD How many times have you had a garden and actually had cucumbers and/or zuchinni overrun your patch? It has happened to me but it wasn't a disaster because I love cucumber salad, cold cucumber soup and even cold cucumber pizza, but I digress. This is a really simple way to make something easy, refreshing and delicious and either use up your garden cakes or buy them when they are dirt cheap at the end of the summer. Ingredients 3 cucumbers grated 1 small onion, … [Read more...]
Ramona’s Homemade French Dressing
July 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Bonjour! This French Dressing is about ten percent of the cost of a name brand from the supermarket but honestly tastes great. Ingredients 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup salad oil 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 cup water Directions Shake well. Sweet and tangy, Ramona cuts the sugar to 1/4 cup to cut calories! … [Read more...]
Tuscan Bread Salad
July 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Tuscan Bread Salad Prep Time: 10 minutes Chill Time: 1 hour Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs. tomatoes chopped 1 lb. cucumber, peeled and chopped 1 small red onion 1 cup Italian dressing 3 tablespoons drained capers 4 cup Italian bread Directions 1) Combine all ingredients except bread in large bowl. Add bread and toss until evenly coated. Chill at least 1 hour before serving. … [Read more...]
Black Bean & Corn Ranch Salad
July 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Black Bean & Corn Ranch Salad Prep Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 1/2 cup Ranch dressing 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can whole kernel corn 1 cup quartered grape 1/2 cup chopped red onion 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro Directions 1) Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Garnish if desired, with lime wedges. … [Read more...]
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