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Black Bean Cabbage Slaw
Shred some cabbage as for slaw. Add 1/2 can of rinsed and drained black beans. Add very large spoon full of Miracle Whip. Add large spoon full of sweet relish. Mix gently. Sprinkle with black pepper. Quick, easy, delicious, and frugal. Minced onion would be good, and maybe some shredded zucchini. Disclosure: Some of the […]
Continue readingAll American Salad
London dry gin 1/2 cup finely crushed saltine crackers 8 carrot curls 1 cup thinly sliced cucumbers 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 lemon, cut into narrow wedges Dressing: 1/4 cup bottled French dressing 1/4 cup mayonnaise (Best Foods or Hellman's) 1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce Assembly Chop olives. Drain peaches, beans and salmon, save juices. Mix […]
Continue readingMothers Day Coleslaw
2 heads cabbage, shredded 1 small head red cabbage, shredded 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 or 2 large carrots, peeled and grated 2 cups mayonnaise 2 Tablespoon mustard 2 Tablespoon sugar 4 Tablespoon wine vinegar 2 teaspoon pepper< /li> 2 teaspoon dried […]
Continue readingChicken and Cornbread Salad
6 C. coarse cornbread 2 C. pinto beans 1 can corn, drained 1 bottle Ranch dressing 2 C. shredded cooked chicken 1 C. diced bell pepper 1 C. diced tomato 1/2 C. diced onion 1 C. shre dded cheese Put half of cornbread in large bowl. Add beans and corn and half the Ranch dressing. […]
Continue readingCarrot, Raisin and Pineapple Salad
1 3/4 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup marshmallows 1/2 can diced pineapple (drained) 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup salad dressing (Miracle Whip works well) 1/2 tub of cool whip Mix all the ingredients together and place in refrigerator for at least 2 hrs. The longer it chills, the better it will […]
Continue readingFamily-Favorite Taco Salad Recipe
1 pound ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 1 envelope (about 1 1/4 ounces) taco seasoning mix 1 cup water 1 (12-ounce) package tortilla chips 1/2 head lettuce, shredded 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 (2 1/4-ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained 1 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces) 2/3 cup dairy sour […]
Continue readingYogurt Ranch Dressing Recipe
Here’s a nice little twist on traditional ranch dressing. I love the tartness the yogurt adds to it. It’s tempered down just enough by the mayonnaise and the different spices and herbs add just a little kick to it. One thing I like about homemade dressing recipes like this is that you can tweak them […]
Continue readingAvocado Papaya Salad
4 ripe papayas 2 small avocados, diced 1/3 c cashews, coarsely chopped 1/4 c cilantro, chopped Juice of one lime 1 shallot, diced 1 c arugula, chopped Halve 2 of the papayas and discard seeds. Set aside. Peel the other 2 papayas and discard seeds. Cut into small chunks and place in a medium bowl. […]
Continue readingCarrot Raisin Salad Recipe
Your kids will love this simple carrot raising salad recipe. It’s the perfect mixture between savory and sweet. It goes well with just about any dinner and will have your children gobble up their veggies without complaining. Carrot Raisin Salad Recipe 4 cups shredded carrots 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup mayo or Miracle Whip 1 […]
Continue readingGreek Cucumber Salad
Mixing sour cream and yogurt for this dressing turns out really well and of course it wouldn’t be Greek without plenty of garlic. Yum! What a perfect summer salad to go with just about anything cooked on the grill. Greek Cucumber Salad Recipe 2 medium cucumbers 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup sour cream 1 cup […]
Continue readingCreamy Cucumber Salad Recipe
The buttermilk in the dressing makes this cucumber salad extra creamy. I also really like cucumbers and dill mixed together. It’s a great summer salad and looks pretty enough for company. Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe 2 cups of peeled and sliced cucumbers 1/4 cup Vidalia onion (finely chopped) 1/2 cup cold buttermilk 3tbsp mayonnaise 1tbsp […]
Continue readingCherry Tomato And Mozzarella Salad
4 cups ripe cherry tomatoes 6-8ozs. fresh mozzarella cheese balls (smaller ones are good for this recipe) 1/4cup torn or chopped basil leaves 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil Lemon juice (to your own taste) Sea salt (to your taste) Cut tomatoes and mozzarella balls into halves. Mix in basil an olive oil. Season with lemon […]
Continue readingCucumber Vinegar Salad
This is a super simple salad with just a few ingredients that’s perfect for hot summer days. It goes great with a light dinner be it fish or something from the grill. I have a bowl of this simple cucumber vinegar salad sitting in the fridge most days throughout the summer. Not only is it […]
Continue readingSour Cream Cucumber Salad
There is an abundance of cucumber to be found at farmers markets, roadside produce stands and in the regular grocery stores right now. Cucumbers are also very easy to grow at home. Turn them into a delicious salad and serve it with dinner. One of our favorites is this creamy sour cream cucumber salad. It […]
Continue readingBroccoli and Cauliflower Salad Recipe
When it’s too hot to cook outside, this salad makes a great lunch. It’s also perfect for potlucks and such. This broccoli and cauliflower salad will always be a big hit. 1 bunch raw broccoli 1 small head of cauliflower 1 cup sunflower seeds (optional) 1 lb. bacon 1/2 sweet onion 1 c. grated Cheddar […]
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