Category: Salads
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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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Bacon Jalapeño Corn Salad
IngredientsServes 46 slices cooked bacon1 tbsp cilantro1 jalapeño, mincedJuice of 2 limes3 cup corn1/3 cup mayonnaise1 tsp chili powder1 tsp garlic powderKosher saltFreshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONSIn a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Stir until ingredients are completely mixed and coated in dressing. Garnish with herbs, if desired, then serve.
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Killer Marinated Tomatoes
You can substitute an equal amount of halved cherry tomatoes. Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil, Chopped1 Tablespoon Granulated Sugar [raw honey]1-½ teaspoon Garlic Salt1-½ teaspoon Seasoned Salt¾ teaspoons Dried Thyme½ teaspoons Ground Black Pepper¾ cups Canola Oil [use healthier oil such as extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, Macadamia nut oil,…
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Chinese Chicken Salad
Ingredients:1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast fillet3 cups mixed salad greens1/4 cup shredded carrot1/2 cucumber, peeled, deseeded, and julienned3 shiitake mushrooms, sliced, optional1 piece fried tofu, sliced, optional5 wonton wrappers2 cups oil to make crispy wontons Sesame Ginger Salad Dressing:1/2 cup brown sugar1/4 cup low-sodium or light soy sauce1/4 cup pure sesame oil2- inch ginger,…
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Creamy Broccoli Salad
Ingredients:1 lb. fresh broccoli cut into bite sized pieces1 lb. bacon cooked and crumbled1 small red onion diced finely1/2 cup dried cranberries3/4 cup sunflower seed kernels1 cup light mayonnaise1/4 cup Truvia Baking Blend or 1/2 cup sugar2 tsp. white vinegar Instructions:Toss broccoli with bacon, onion, cranberries and sunflower kernels.Whisk together mayo, sugar and vinegar. Toss…
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