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salads! salads! salads!
I love salads all kinda - so this page is dedicated to showcasing some of my favorite salads - and some of the great products that go with salads - there are so many ways to enjoy salads!! you can have them as a side dish, as an appetizer, as a meal, even as a snack!!
Mandarin chicken salad
this great salad has a bit of an asian flare - and is absolutly delicious
lettuce (or a mix of your favorite greens)
grilled chicken diced
chow mein noodles (i use la choy brand, found in the ethic/asian section of the grocery store)
1 small can/jar mandarin oranges drained
citrus vinagertte dressing
lettuce (or a mix of your favorite greens)
grilled chicken diced
chow mein noodles (i use la choy brand, found in the ethic/asian section of the grocery store)
1 small can/jar mandarin oranges drained
citrus vinagertte dressing
- toss everything in large bowl & enjoy
- for more formal toss only 1/2 the oranges and use the remaining on top as a garnish
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Simple Side Salad
this slad is prefect to have on the side with a meal, or as an appetizer with a meal
you need
lettuce (your favorite kinds)
baby carrots
cucumber
cherry tomatoes
vinagrette dressing (I love raspberry vinagrette)
crumbled feta or blue cheese (optional)
you need
lettuce (your favorite kinds)
baby carrots
cucumber
cherry tomatoes
vinagrette dressing (I love raspberry vinagrette)
crumbled feta or blue cheese (optional)
- cut baby carrots into halfs or thirds
- cut cucumbers into 1/4 inch thick slices them cut each slice into 4 pieces (like little rounded triangles)
- cut cherry tomatoes in half
- cut/tear lettuce into bite sized pieces
- add everything above to a big bowl, add 2 tbs vinagrette per serving of salad being made and mix/tos so dressing covered everything evenly
- place on serving plate & garnish with crumbled cheese
Ultimate Taco Salad
I just love a good taco salad - and i love to make them at home - here's how i make them
all of my measurements are relative - you can add as much or little as you like
you need -
Lettuce
meat - ground or diced beef, chicken, turkey or fish (use what you like best)
1 package taco seasoning mix (any brand)
corn (fresh, from a can - or thawed if frozen)
black beans (i use them from a can)
ranch dressing (your favorite brand)
salsa (as mild or hot as you like it)
tortilla chips (i prefer baked)
1 frying pan
1 large bowl with lid
1 small bowl or jar
**optional
shredded chedder, colby/jack and/or taco cheese
sour creme
guacamole
serving plate
all of my measurements are relative - you can add as much or little as you like
you need -
Lettuce
meat - ground or diced beef, chicken, turkey or fish (use what you like best)
1 package taco seasoning mix (any brand)
corn (fresh, from a can - or thawed if frozen)
black beans (i use them from a can)
ranch dressing (your favorite brand)
salsa (as mild or hot as you like it)
tortilla chips (i prefer baked)
1 frying pan
1 large bowl with lid
1 small bowl or jar
**optional
shredded chedder, colby/jack and/or taco cheese
sour creme
guacamole
serving plate
- heat/cook meat in frying pan - follow directions on taco season mix to turn into taco seasoned meat
- while the meat is cooking -
in small bowl or jar - you can also use the salsa jar or ranch dressing bottle if it is less then 1/2 empty - mix equal part ranch dressing and salsa - in large bowl place your favorite salad greens cut/ripped to bit sized pieces - i prefer romaine -
* make sure you clean and dry it before placing it in the bowl - to lettuce add 1/4 cup black beans & 1/4 cup corn (more or less to taste) & 2-3 tbls of dressing mix
- put lid on salad and shake to mix the dressing evenly over the salad (or use big spoon)
- Pour onto serving plate
** this is an optional step - if i'm alone i eat it right fromt he mixxing bowl - add meat to the top
- add optional items to the top
- serve with tortilla chips (i use the tortilla chips to eat it with in place of a fork)
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