Posts filed under 'Salads'
This is an extremely tasty, simple salad which will complement any meal. If Arugula lettuce is out of season, supplement with your favorite leaves, but Arugula is best as it lends a nice, peppery flavor. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
Arugula lettuce (or lettuce of choice)
2-4 Tbsp pine nuts
½ to ¾ c. fresh, shredded parmesan
4 or 5 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp balsamic
sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Directions:
- Toast pine nuts lightly in a dry saucepan over high heat.
- Make Balsamic vinaigrette by adding together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Toss Arugula with Balsamic dressing, pine nuts, and cheese.
December 30th, 2008
This cucumber salad recipe is an old classic…
Ingredients:
2 cucumbers, sliced
6 eggs, hardboiled & sliced
1 medium onion, sliced with rings separated
½ cup of Mayonnaise (or Miracle Whip)
½ cup of Half and Half
2 ½ TBLS vinegar
2 TBLS sugar
Directions:
- Mix together mayo, Half & Half, vinegar and sugar.
- Layer vegetables, salt & pepper and mayo mixture in bowl.
- Place in refrigerator to chill; serve.
November 27th, 2008
From the kitchen of my Aunt Ann comes this fun Jell-o salad.
Ingredients:
1 small package lime Jell-o
1 cup hot 7-Up
1 cup cold 7-Up
1 envelope of Dream Whip
1 small package cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
Directions:
- Combine Jell-o and hot 7-Up; then add cold 7-Up.
- Place in refrigerator to cool.
- Beat Dream Whip with ½ cup milk.
- Beat in cream cheese.
- Add Dream Whip/cream cheese to Jell-o, beat & mold.
The normal recipe will fill a small mold; if doubled fills a large bundt pan.
November 27th, 2008
This is a family favorite that Mom’s been making for years. It takes cole slaw to a whole new level!
Ingredients:
3 TBLS butter
3 oz. slivered almonds
1 package Ramen noodles (chicken-flavored)
1 small head of cabbage
1 bunch of green onions
1/3 cup salad oil
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
Envelope of soup flavor
2 TBLS. soy sauce
Directions:
- Brown the Ramen with butter & almonds until golden brown, let cool.
- Shred cabbage & chop green onions.
- Combine salad oil, vinegar, sugar, soup flavor & soy sauce.
- Mix together all 3 groups & serve.
November 27th, 2008