Deluxe Cheeseburger Salad

by Laurie | Feb 24, 2014 | Salads

1 small red onion, diced
1 can of diced tomatoes
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 c. dill pickles, diced or prepared pickle relish
1 C. ketchup
1 T. prepared yellow mustard
8 c. romaine lettuce
1 C. shredded cheddar cheese

Cook the ground beef and onions until done. Combine the pickles, ketchup and mustard. Add the ground beef. Spoon over lettuce and top with tomatoes and cheese.

6 servings

Mexican Macaroni Salad (Low-fat)

by Laurie | Jan 7, 2014 | Salads

8 oz. small pasta of your choice
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (4 oz.) green chilies, drained
2 med.roasted peppers, diced
1/2 C. chopped green onions, optional
6 oz. mozzarella or Swiss cheese, cubed

Dressing:

1/2 C. low-fat Mayo
1/4 C. fat-free sour cream
1 t. chili powder
1/4 t. cumin
Dash of hot pepper sauce
Dash of onion salt and garlic salt
Salt and pepper to taste

In a large saucepan, cook macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain well and place in a large bowl. Add beans, green chilies, roasted peppers, onions and cheese. Set aside.

In a small bowl, combine Mayo, sour cream, chili powder, cumin, pepper sauce and salt and pepper. Add to macaroni mixture. Mix gently. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Broccoli Salad

by Laurie | Jan 2, 2011 | Salads

Ingredients:
1 bunch (1 1/2 pounds) broccoli florets
1 C. chopped red onion
1 C. raisins
1 C. sunflower seads (or walnuts or pecans)
10 strips of bacon, crispy fried & crumbled

Dressing Ingredients:
1 C. mayo or salad dressing
1/3-1/2 C. sugar
2 T. vinegar
In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients. In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Just before serving ,toss dressing with salad.

8 servings

Salad Supreme Pasta Salad

by Laurie | Jan 2, 2011 | Salads

Ingredients:
1 lb. pasta
2 med. Tomatoes or 1 can diced, drained
1 large cucumber, diced
8-16 oz. Zesty Italian dressing
1/2 bottle McCormick Salad Supreme Seasoning

1. Cook past a according to package directions, drain.  Rinse in cold water, drain and cool.
2. In a large bowl combine pasta, vegetables & dressing ;toss to mix.
3. Add seasoning and mix well.
4. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Oriental Cabbage Salad with Chicken

by Laurie | Jan 2, 2011 | Salads

Salad Ingredients:
1 lb. (1/2 head) cabbage, shredded
3 green onions, chopped
Noodles from 2 ramen noodle pkgs, broken
5 T. sesame seed
3/4 C. slivered almonds, toasted
2 C. cubed cooked chicken

Dressing ingredients:
5 T. white vinegar
3/4 C. vegetable oil
3 T. sugar
Flavor packets from 2 Ramen noodle pkgs.
(chicken or pork)
Add ground pepper to taste

1. In small bowl, combine dressing ingredients.  Cover; refrigerate 4 hours or overnight
2. Just before serving, combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl; add dressing.  Mix well

Toast almonds & sesame seeds in 300 degree oven.  Watch carefully and stir every 10 min.