Category Archives: Salads

Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:
2 cups thinly-sliced chilled cucumbers
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup thinly-sliced fresh onions
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 dash cayenne
Directions:
1. Place cucumber slices in medium-size glass bowl and sprinkle with salt. Stir in onions.
2. Place remaining ingredients in 2-cup glass measure and beat with fork to combine. Pour over cucumbers [...]

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Recipe of the Day: Creamy Pasta Salad

By request from a friend who is melting down in South Carolina…
Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked pasta of your choice
3/4 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 small carrot, thinly sliced
1/3 cup cubed American cheese
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup sunflower kernels
Dressing:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup prepared Ranch salad dressing
3 tbsp milk
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp dried minced [...]

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Recipe of the Day: Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Salad

Trying to keep cool? Try a nice, light salad to counter this crazy heat.
Ingredients:
1 lb. large red, very ripe tomatoes (2-3 tomatoes)
2 oz. shredded Mozzarella cheese
8 leaves fresh basil
2 tsp olive oil
Dash of freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
1. Slice tomatoes crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices; 4 slices per
tomato. Arrange 2-3 slices on each salad plate.
2. [...]

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Recipe of the Day: Black Bean and Corn Salad with Cilantro Dressing

This dish is easy and perfect for an outdoor picnic, but definitely stands out among the traditional macaroni and potato salads!
Ingredients:
1 can low sodium black beans
1 can low sodium canned corn
1/2 chopped white onion
2 chopped tomatoes
1 can diced green chili (4 oz.)
4 tbsp cilantro dressing (recipe follows)
Cilantro Dressing:
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1/2 tbsp [...]

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