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Shrimp Tossed Salad

Shrimp Tossed Salad

A simply scrumptious mix that’s super for hot summer days!
Portions:6
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Ingrediënten

  • 1 head lettuce torn
  • 9- oz. pkg. baby spinach
  • 3 c. coleslaw mix
  • 8- oz. can sliced water chestnuts drained
  • ¼ to ½ c. golden raisins
  • ¼ to ½ c. sweetened dried cranberries
  • ½ red pepper very thinly sliced
  • 2- lb. pkg. frozen cooked shrimp thawed
  • 1 carrot peeled
  • ½ c. chow mein noodles

Optional:

  • chopped fresh dill

Garnish:

  • sweet-and-sour salad dressing

Instructies

  • In a large serving bowl, arrange half each of lettuce, spinach and coleslaw mix.
  • Top with half each of water chestnuts, raisins and cranberries.
  • Layer with remaining lettuce, spinach and coleslaw mix.
  • Arrange red peppers around the edge of the salad.
  • Arrange shrimp inside the pepper ring.
  • Using a vegetable peeler, make carrot curls; arrange in center of bowl.
  • Sprinkle with remaining water chestnuts, raisins and cranberries.
  • Just before serving, top with chow mein noodles.
  • If desired, sprinkle dill over the shrimp.
  • Serve with salad dressing.
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Recipe Category Fish / Seafood / Salad

11-Layer Garden in a Bowl

11-Layer Garden in a Bowl

This farm-fresh salad is for those occasions when seven layers just won’t do!
Portions:8
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Equipment

Ingrediënten

  • 3 c. mayonnaise
  • ⅔ c. sugar
  • 2 10- oz. pkgs. mixed salad greens
  • 1 lb. bacon crisply cooked and crumbled
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 10- oz. pkg. frozen peas thawed
  • 1 green pepper diced
  • 2 c. cauliflower flowerets
  • 2 c. broccoli flowerets
  • 1 c. sliced mushrooms
  • 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 c. cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 T. Italian seasoning

Instructies

  • In a bowl, mix mayonnaise and sugar until blended; set aside.
  • Layer half the salad greens in a large serving bowl or 13″x9″ glass baking pan.
  • Layer with half the mayonnaise mixture, half the remaining ingredients except tomatoes and seasoning.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Top with tomatoes and sprinkle with seasoning.
  • Cover and refrigerate 2 hours before serving.
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Recipe Category Pork / Salad

Roasted Veggie Tortellini Salad

Roasted Veggie Tortellini Salad

This is a must for any gathering! Look for the tortellini and pesto in the dairy or refrigerated Italian food case.
Portions:8
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Ingrediënten

  • 20- oz. pkg. refrigerated 6-cheese tortellini pasta
  • 1 red pepper thinly sliced
  • ¾ c. red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ lb. asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 T. olive oil divided
  • 1 zucchini diced
  • 7- oz. container basil pesto

Instructies

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine red pepper, onion and asparagus.
  • Season with salt and pepper and toss with one tablespoon olive oil.
  • Arrange red pepper mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake at 450 degrees for 10
  • to 12 minutes.
  • Remove from baking sheet and set aside.
  • Season zucchini with salt and pepper; toss with remaining olive oil.
  • Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until tender but not brown.
  • Combine roasted vegetables, cooked tortellini and pesto in a large bowl.
  • Chill for at least one hour; serve chilled.
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Recipe Category Pasta / Salad

Chicken & Rice Salad

Chicken & Rice Salad

This dish is scrumptious…I hope you’ll try it!
Portions:4
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Equipment

Ingrediënten

  • 3 T. red wine vinegar
  • 1-1/2 T. extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ t. pepper
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 c. long-grain rice cooked
  • 1-1/2 c. cooked chicken breast diced
  • ½ c. jarred roasted red peppers drained and diced
  • ½ c. Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • ¼ c. fresh chives chopped
  • ¼ c. fresh basil chopped
  • ¼ c. fresh oregano chopped
  • 14- oz. can artichokes drained and diced 4-oz. pkg. crumbled feta cheese

Instructies

  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, pepper and garlic.
  • Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, combine rice and remaining ingredients except cheese.
  • At serving time, drizzle vinegar mixture over salad; sprinkle with cheese.
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Recipe Category Chicken / Rice / Salad

Fruit Harvest Salad

Fruit Harvest Salad

I love making this salad with my young daughter. Those who watch their sugar will be happy to know calorie-free sweeteners work just as well!
Portions:15
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Equipment

Ingrediënten

  • 32- oz. container vanilla yogurt
  • 8- oz. pkg. cream cheese softened
  • ½ c. sugar
  • ¼ c. plus 1/3 c. brown sugar packed and divided
  • 1 t. vanilla extract
  • 1 lb. seedless green grapes
  • 1 lb. seedless red grapes
  • 2 Gala apples cored and diced
  • 2 Granny Smith apples cored and diced
  • ½ c. sliced almonds
  • ⅓ c. sweetened dried cranberries
  • 15- oz. can mandarin oranges drained

Optional:

  • whipped cream

Instructies

  • In a blender on medium speed, mix yogurt and cream cheese until smooth.
  • Pour mixture into a large bowl.
  • Stir in sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar and vanilla.
  • Add grapes, apples and almonds; toss until coated.
  • Cover and refrigerate one hour.
  • Uncover and smooth top of salad.
  • Top with cranberries, oranges and whipped cream, if using.
  • Sprinkle with remaining brown sugar.
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Recipe Category Fruit / Salad

Hot & Sweet Coleslaw

Hot & Sweet Coleslaw

My husband, who doesn’t care for salads with a lot of mayonnaise, enjoys this slaw along with pulled pork sandwiches.
Portions:10
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Equipment

Ingrediënten

  • 8 c. green cabbage shredded
  • 1 c. red cabbage shredded
  • 4 carrots peeled and shredded
  • 1 yellow onion grated
  • ½ c. low-fat mayonnaise
  • 2 T. mustard
  • 2 t. cider vinegar
  • ¼ c. sugar
  • 1 t. pepper
  • ¼ t. cayenne pepper

Optional:

  • salt and additional pepper to taste

Instructies

  • In a large bowl, toss together vegetables.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar and peppers.
  • Toss mayonnaise mixture with cabbage mixture; season with salt and additional pepper, if desired.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight before serving.
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Recipe Category Salad / Side Dish

German Green Beans

German Green Beans

My family loves this so much, there’s never any left over!
Portions:4
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Ingrediënten

  • 2 14-1/2 oz. cans green beans drained
  • 15-1/4 oz. can corn drained
  • 1 t. seasoned salt
  • 1 T. onion powder
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 T. vinegar
  • 4 to 5 T. olive oil
  • 4 to 5 carrots peeled and grated
  • ½ t. dill weed
  • ½ t. dried oregano
  • ¼ t. dried tarragon
  • 5 slices bacon

Instructies

  • 5 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled In a large serving bowl, mix together all ingredients except bacon.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally.
  • Top with bacon and serve at room temperature.
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Recipe Category Salad
Country European / German

Spicy Cabbage-Apple Slaw

Spicy Cabbage-Apple Slaw

We really like the crunchiness of this salad that comes from the cabbage, apples, celery and walnuts…yum! It goes well with pork dishes.
Portions:8
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Equipment

  • large serving bowl

Ingrediënten

  • 2 c. shredded green and red cabbage mix
  • 2 c. Red Delicious apples cored and chopped
  • ½ c. celery chopped
  • 2 T. walnuts chopped and toasted
  • 2 T. golden raisins
  • ½ c. plain yogurt
  • 2 T. apple juice
  • 1 T. honey
  • ½ t. cinnamon

Instructies

  • In a large serving bowl, combine cabbage mix, apples, celery, nuts and raisins; toss well.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well.
  • Pour yogurt mixture over cabbage mixture; toss well.
  • Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Recipe Category Fruit / Salad

A Little Different Macaroni Salad

A Little Different Macaroni Salad

Sweetened condensed milk is the secret ingredient!
Portions:8
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Ingrediënten

  • 16- oz. pkg. elbow macaroni cooked
  • 4 carrots peeled and grated
  • 1 sweet onion chopped
  • ½ c. red pepper chopped
  • ½ c. green pepper chopped
  • 2 c. mayonnaise
  • 14- oz. can sweetened condensed milk
  • ¼ to ½ c. sugar
  • ½ c. white vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructies

  • Combine macaroni, carrots, onion and peppers in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, condensed milk, sugar and vinegar.
  • Pour over macaroni and vegetables.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Chill at least 8 hours to allow dressing to thicken.
  • Mix well before serving
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Recipe Category Pasta / Salad

White Bean & Tomato Salad

White Bean & Tomato Salad

I got this delicious recipe while on vacation in England. We love it! If you can’t get cannellini beans, navy beans will work fine.
Portions:6
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Equipment

Ingrediënten

  • 15- oz. can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 zucchini or yellow squash diced
  • 1 pt. cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ c. red onion chopped
  • 3 T. olive oil
  • 2 T. lemon juice
  • ¼ c. fresh cilantro chopped

Instructies

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • Let stand at room temperature 20 to
  • 30 minutes before serving.
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Recipe Category Salad
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