Recipe Book: Salads

Oriental Broccoli Slaw

Ingredients: 1 bags broccoli slaw mix 1 pkgs. (3 ounces) oriental flavor ramen noodles 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 2 chopped scallions 1/3 cup of vegetable or canola oil 2 tablespoons of sugar 2 tablespoons rice wine or white distilled vinegar Directions: Crush … [ read more ]

Apple Slaw

Ingredients: 1 medium cabbage, shredded or a 1 pound bag coleslaw mix 2 apples,cored and diced 1 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1/4 to 1/2 cup toasted pecans (optional) 1/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons red onion, finely diced 3 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley Directions: In a big bowl, … [ read more ]

Sesame Noodle Salad

Ingredients: 1 box (16 ounces) spaghetti, cooked al dente 1/2 cup warm water 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons honey Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional) 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 teaspoons fresh grated ginger 2 cups … [ read more ]

Shrimp and Avocado Salad

Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 1/2 cups seeded and diced tomato 2 ripe avocados, diced 1 to 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely diced 1/4 cup chopped red onion Juice of 1 fresh lime 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup … [ read more ]

Layered Fiesta Salad

Ingredients: 2 cans (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cans (7 ounces) diced green chiles 2 cups corn 6 cups shredded romaine lettuce 2 cups seeded and diced tomatoes, or cherry tomatoes cut in half 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese 1 can (6 ounces) sliced … [ read more ]

Bean, Corn, Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 2/3 cup. olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup fresh snipped chives 3 tablespoons fresh chopped basil, plus extra for garnish 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 clove garlic minced Salt and pepper 1 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes cut in … [ read more ]

Southwest Corn and Black Bean Salad

Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Juice of 1 lime 2 cloves garlic minced 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon salt 2 cans (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups fresh cooked corn off the cob or frozen … [ read more ]

Strawberry Fields Salad

Ingredients: 1 large bag fresh baby spinach 2 to 3 cups strawberry, cleaned, hulled and sliced 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Directions: In a jar with … [ read more ]

Cucumber Mint Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups thinly sliced cucumbers (I like to use baby cukes) 1/4 of a red onion, thinly sliced 1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half 10 mint leaves, thinly sliced 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled Salt and freshly ground pepper … [ read more ]