Salads

Garden Pasta Salad

May 19, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Garden Pasta Salad With all the summer BBQ's to attend, it gets tough to try and eat healthy. We are tempted with bowls of dip and potato chips, potato salads and more. The best is to learn a few recipes that are just a bit healthier that you can bring to the next neighborhood get together! This pasta salad is very lightly dressed and filled with flavorful veggies to pack a punch of yum! You can add tuna, chicken or even tofu to add more protein and make this a meal! Garden Pasta Salad … [Read more...]

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Sugar Snap Peas Salad

April 12, 2012 By Carla Leave a Comment

Sugar Snap Pea Salad Sweet, edible-podded snap peas make a bright, crisp and colorful salad! Switch it up by substituting shallots for scallions or adding asparagus to the mix. INGREDIENTS 2 cups sugar snap peas, (8 ounces), trimmed 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (Pompeian Olive Oil often has coupons on their website - save $1) 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 bunch scallions, trimmed … [Read more...]

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Easter Strawberry Congealed Salad

April 3, 2012 By Carla Leave a Comment

Easter Strawberry Congealed Salad Easter dinner is usually a time for old traditional recipes, but I like to liven things up around the Easter table with things that are as colorful as Easter Eggs! This bright fluffy salad does just the trick! 1 (6-ounce) package strawberry-flavored gelatin (Jell-o, Royal) 1 cup boiling water 1 (16-ounce) package frozen strawberries (Dole) 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple 1 banana, mashed 4 ounces cream cheese, softened … [Read more...]

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Carrie’s Magic Finger Jello

March 18, 2012 By Jan Leasure Leave a Comment

COUSIN CARRIE’S MAGIC FINGER RIBBON JELLO **Taken from Jan Leasure's Inflation Proof Recipes! Ok I tell you that this unseasonably warm weather has sent me on a total Jello tangent! WTF? My cousin Carrie gave me this recipe for this delicious eye-catching impressive Jell-o concoction back when we were both "twenty-somethings!" The bad news for us is that we are no longer 20--the good news is that this recipe REALLY stood up to the test of time! This recipe is as … [Read more...]

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Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe

February 11, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Chicken Salad Recipe The Chicken in this chicken salad recipe can be substituted with a hard boiled egg for a healthy, protein/vegetable packed lunch! It's a great way to make a "chicken" salad vegetarian if you don't eat chicken! ( I guess we'd call that egg salad!) Check out the great chicken substitutes made from soy that are offered now! Ingredients for Delish Chicken Salad! 1 ½ cups chopped, cooked chicken or turkey (or substitute with hard boiled egg) (Broiled chicken … [Read more...]

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Cucumber Dill Salad

July 29, 2011 By Jan Leasure Leave a Comment

Fast & Easy Cucumber Dill Salad This is a fast and easy AND refreshing Cucumber Dill Salad with Light Sour Cream & Miracle Whip Light 1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream 1/4 cup MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 large cucumbers, sliced 1/4 tsp. black pepper Mix sour cream, dressing, dill and lemon juice. Pour over cucumbers in large bowl; toss to coat. Sprinkle with … [Read more...]

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Marinated Heirloom Tomato Salad

July 26, 2011 By Jan Leasure Leave a Comment

What is Better Than a Fresh Tomato Salad?

Marinated Heirloom Tomato Salad Having guests for dinner on a warm night? Or, if you're packing a picnic, assemble this salad right in the container you'll transport it in; otherwise, layer it on a serving platter. Prep time: about 20 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes to chill. Since this is made from Heirloom tomatoes you can pick the "Mortgage Ender" variety just for fun! My Farmer's Market is always inspiration to make a fresh tomato salad and this one is a winner! If you like tomatoes … [Read more...]

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Tuna Salad Ala Acapulco!

July 23, 2011 By Jan Leasure Leave a Comment

This Great Tuna salad Contributed by the Tuna Council!

Tuna Salad Acapulco This is a totally different Tuna Salad adapted from a recipe shared by the Tuna Council. I usually prefer a sweeter tuna salad recipe with Craisins. However, this one has a great south of the boarder bite and taste! Try it, I think you will like it! Also, I do not use this for tuna sandwiches, I prefer this with tortilla chips, crackers, on a bed of lettuce or served as an appetizer. Buy your tuna on sale, use a coupon and have a healthy main dish or … [Read more...]

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Chicken Salad with Peaches and Walnuts

July 19, 2011 By Jade Leave a Comment

Want a creative alternative to heating up leftover chicken? This summer salad is perfect for a hot day and the option is to use whatever fruit is in season - so you can make it year round! For this salad use whatever fruit is fresh and ripe. If peaches are not in season, try using melons or oranges. Nectarines are also delicious in this recipe. Ingredients 2 large fresh peaches 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 1/2 cup poppyseed salad … [Read more...]

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Mediterranean Greek Salad

June 25, 2011 By Jade Leave a Comment

If you are local to the Chicago-land area, then you are familiar with the grocery store Mariano's. They just recently opened their second location, on their way to more! Their trademark is Shop Well. Eat Well. Live Well. They strive to provide more organic choices, and fresher choices to their customers. This recipe is thanks to Mariano's Fresh Market! Ingredients: 3 cucumbers, seeded and sliced 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese 1 cup black olives, pitted and sliced 3 cups … [Read more...]

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