Category: Salads
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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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Creamy Pea Salad

Ingredients:2 packages (16 oz. each) frozen peas, thawed and drained1/2-1 cup diced Cheddar cheese1/2-1 cup diced Mozzarella cheese1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped1 cup Miracle Whip or mayonnaiseSalt and pepper, to taste1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled Instructions:In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.Refrigerate until serving.
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Easy Sweet & Spicy Mexican Cole Slaw

Ingredients:1 bag of pre-shredded cabbage and carrots1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro Dressing:2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 tablespoon white wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon cumin2 tablespoons honey1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce such as Tapatio1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 cup canola oil Directions:In a medium bowl whisk together all of the dressing ingredients until well combined. Add Cole…
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Fried Cream Corn

Ingredients12 ears fresh corn (cut from the cob and scraped)1 tsp salt1 Tbsp sugar6 Tbsp butter1/2 c half and half6 slice bacon (cut in thirds and browned)2 Tbsp flour1/2 tsp black pepper Directions1. Brown the bacon in a cast iron pan or heavy skillet on medium to medium-high until browned.2. While the bacon is cooking,…
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Chickpea Salad

Ingredients1 avocado1/2 fresh lemon1 can chickpeas drained (19 oz)1/4 cup sliced red onion2 cups grape tomatoes sliced2 cups diced cucumber1/2 cup fresh parsley3/4 cup diced green bell pepperDressing1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon cuminsalt & pepper InstructionsCut avocado into cubes and place in bowl. Squeeze the juice from 1/2 lemon over the…
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Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad
INGREDIENTSserves 4-6 as a side dry gluten free or regular orzo pasta1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced in half1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced1/4 cup chopped parsley2 Tablespoons gluten free capers, drainedFor the Lemon Dressing:1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice1 teaspoon honey1 clove garlic, microplaned or finely…
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Summer Vegetable Gnocchi Salad
IngredientsIngredient Checklist1 (16 ounce) package whole-wheat gnocchi1 small eggplant, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch planks1 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch planks1 medium yellow squash, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch planks1 ear corn, husked½ medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rings4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil2 cloves garlic, grated½ teaspoon…
