Category: Salads
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Ingredients:Spicy Ginger Dressing:3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger2 medium cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon agave nectar1/4 cup rice wine vinegar1 tablespoon sesame oil2 tablespoons canola oil or vegetable oil1/2-1 teaspoon red pepper flakesSalt and pepper to tasteSpring Roll Salad:8 oz rice noodles1-1/2 cups shredded green or purple cabbage1 small cucumber, julienned2 small carrots, julienned1…
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Marinated Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes
Ingredients:3 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges1/2 cup vinegar1/4 cup sugar1 cup water2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper1/4 cup oil1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint (optional) Directions:1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.2. Toss well to mix.3. Refrigerate…
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Crisp Cucumber Salsa
2 cups finely chopped seeded peeled cucumber 1/2 cup finely chopped seeded tomato1/4 cup chopped red onion2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley1 jalepeno pepper, seeded and chopped4-1/2 tsp minced fresh cilantro1 garlic clove, minced or pressed1/4 c reduced-fat sour cream1-1/2 tsp lemon juice1-1/2 tsp lime juice1/4 tsp ground cumin1/4 tsp seasoned saltTortilla chipsIn a small bowl,…
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Bacon Lettuce &Tomato Layered Salad
INGREDIENTSSERVINGS 6-101 lb bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled1 tablespoon bacon drippings1 cup mayonnaise1⁄4 cup sour cream2 teaspoons white vinegar1 clove garlic, minced1⁄4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper1⁄2 teaspoon seasoning salt (Lawrys)2 teaspoons sugar1 head iceberg lettuce, rinsed dried and shredded2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced1 small red onion, very finely sliced2 cups…
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BLT Macaroni Salad
1/2 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons chili sauce2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon sugar3 cups elbow macaroni, cooked1/2 cup tomato, seeded and chopped2 tablespoons green onions, chopped3 cups lettuce, shredded4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled Directions:1. In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients; mix well.2. Add the macaroni, tomato and onions; toss to coat.3. Cover and refrigerate.4.…
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Loaded Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
IngredientsDressing:3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup clover honey2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar1 Tablespoon granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepperSalad:4 cups small broccoli florets, diced4 cups small cauliflower florets, diced12 slices thick cut bacon, cooked and diced8 ounces Colby Jack cheese, small cubed1/2 medium red onion, chopped and rinsedInstructions:Whisk all dressing ingredients together…
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Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Fajita Salad
IngredientsMarinade/Dressing:3 tablespoons olive oil ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lime juice2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro/coriander2 cloves garlic, crushed1 teaspoon brown sugar¾ teaspoon red chilli flakes (adjust to your preference of spice)½ teaspoon ground Cumin1 teaspoon saltSalad:4 chicken thigh fillets, skin removed (no bone)½ yellow capsicum/bell pepper, deseeded and sliced½ red capsicum/bell pepper, deseeded and sliced½ an…
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Cheddar Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
Ingredients:2 lbs. petite red potatoes, diced into bite size chunks (about 1-inch)2/3 cup Ranch Dressing1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (I used medium)6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (about 1/2 cup)1/3 cup chopped green onionsSalt and pepper (optional)Instructions:Cook potatoes in boiling water: Add potatoes to a pot. Add enough water to cover potatoes by about 2-inches.…
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Asparagus Tomato and Avocado Salad
Salad ingredients:1 bunch of fresh asparagus1 pint of cherry tomatoes (I used a mix of colors)1 Haas avocado, ripeDressing ingredients:1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 Tbsp whole grain Dijon mustardjuice of one lemonkosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to tasteTrim or snap the tough stem ends of asparagus and discard. Cut the spears into about…
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Buffalo Chicken Salad
Eat it as a salad or wrap it in a tortilla! Ingredients:1/4 cup buffalo hot sauce4 ounces cream cheese, warmed1/2 cup mayonnaisesalt and pepper to taste4 cups chicken, cooked and shredded or sliced4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)1/2 cup carrot, shredded1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced1/4 cup green onion, sliced1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled (optional)1/2…
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