Salads _________________________
Salads I met Blitz on a chat program called POWWOW, he has tons of great recipes, (I will be begging for more, I can tell you that now!)...He sent in this one for a great tasty, but simple salad.. Try it and let me know what you think!
2 cucs (cucumbers)
2 maters (tomatos)
1/4 red onion
juice of 1 lemon
1-2 tbs fresh chopped parsley
dash olive oil
Chop up maters and cucs...sliver onion (the turks press the onion in salt to remove bitterness...i never noticed a diff either way)...toss in a bowl with parsley...toss in lemon juice and olive oil...salt to taste. you can add some sliced pepperonccini if ya like....
For those of you who have seen the appetizers page, you have seen me mention Kari....Well here are even MORE recipes that she has sent me.........
Ingredients:
1 8 oz carton sour cream
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 lb seedless green grapes
Mix sour cream and brown sugar .......add grapes. Mix until grapes are coated. Cover & refrigerate 24 hours. Serve on lettuce leaves.
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Ingredients:
1 box elbow macaroni, cooked & cooled
1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese , cubed
1 green pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
mayonaise
mustard
salt & pepper
Mix first 4 ingredients. Add mayo, mustard and salt & pepper to taste. Serve well chilled.
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Watergate (or Pistachio) Salad
Ingredients:
1 20 oz can crushed pineapple
1 pkg instant pistachio pudding
1 12 oz tub Cool Whip (more if desired)
1 pkg of mini marshmallows
Mix undrained pineapple and pudding mix. Fold in other ingredients.
Chill 12 hours before serving.
*note from me: This is a staple at our family gatherings..My mother-in-law makes this salad, although we eat it as a desert!..She also adds chopped pecans or walnuts, about 1/2 a cup, or to taste.*
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Ingredients:
1 .75 oz pkg Italian dressing mix
1 1 lb bunch of broccoli
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms , sliced
1 cup diced swiss cheese
1 3 1/2 oz pkg of sliced pepperoni
1 green pepper, chopped
Prepare dressing and set aside. Wash broccoli and break into flowerets. Combine with next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
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Ingredients:
5 lbs of potatoes peeled, cubed, cooked and cooled
chopped dill pickle
mayonaise
yellow mustard
dijon mustard
sour cream
2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
Place potatoes in a large bowl, add other ingredients to taste. Garnish with eggs and some chopped parsely if desired.
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Ingredients:
1 pkg of spaghetti , cooked and cooled
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 medium cucumber, chopped
1 pkg of light Italian dressing
Mix all ingredients....Serve cold.
This unique salad came from my dad... Thanks DADDY.. :-)
INGREDIENTS:
INGREDIENTS:
Mix together the vingegar, the seasoning packets, and the sugar. Whisk until sugar is dissolved. While whisking, add the oil, in a stream, until well blended.
When ready to serve, mix the broccoli and the dry ingredients together, then pour dressing over all.. Toss to coat.
For the Slaw:
1 package broccoli slaw,
(found in the packaged salad section of your market)
2 packages Oriental flavored Ramen noodles, crushed
1 cup sunflower seed meats
1 cup slivered almonds
1 bunch finely chopped green onions
For the Dressing:
3/4 cup oil of choice
1/3 cup white vinegar
2 seasoning packets from the ramen noodles
1/2 cup sugar
Wait until the last minute to mix this, as the noodles will get soggy.
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