Description Put a twist on the conventional taco salad with this quick and easy recipe for a delicious salad meal. And it’s fun for the children to help make. Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans 1 (16 ounce) bottle French dressing 1 … Read more
Description Great summer pasta salad. Ingredients 2 cups penne pasta ¼ cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons dried oregano salt and pepper to taste ⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil 10 cherry tomatoes, halved 1 small red onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 red bell pepper, … Read more
Description This is a great make-ahead pasta salad! Ingredients ½ cup olive oil ½ cup red wine vinegar 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper ¾ teaspoon white sugar 2 ½ cups cooked elbow macaroni 3 cups fresh sliced mushrooms 15 cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup … Read more
Description Chicken club sandwich-style pasta! Substitute Monterey Jack cheese for the Muenster, if desired. Ingredients 8 ounces corkscrew-shaped pasta ¾ cup Italian-style salad dressing ¼ cup mayonnaise 2 cups chopped, cooked rotisserie chicken 12 slices crispy cooked bacon, crumbled 1 cup cubed Muenster cheese 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 8 … Read more
Description Set the mayo aside, and enjoy a simple and fresh potato salad with a tangy dressing. Ingredients 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled ¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons sliced pitted Kalamata olives 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme … Read more
Description This is a really great tuna salad recipe I got from a friend who used it in her catering service business many years ago. The secret ingredients are the curry and Parmesan cheese! Odd combinations but this makes a terrific tuna sandwich! She used it for an appetizer with gourmet crackers and people always … Read more
Description A quick and flavorful pasta salad with salami and bell peppers. Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta ¾ pound Italian salami, finely diced ½ green bell pepper, sliced ½ red bell pepper, sliced ½ red onion, chopped 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives 8 ounces small … Read more
Description My family loves this all year round if we can find strawberries. Even the grandchildren love this salad. Quick and easy. Ingredients 2 bunches spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces 4 cups sliced strawberries ½ cup vegetable oil ¼ cup white wine vinegar ½ cup white sugar ¼ teaspoon paprika 2 tablespoons sesame … Read more
Description This tastes just like the cole slaw served at popular fried chicken or fish restaurants. It’s excellent with burgers or on top of BBQ’d pork sandwiches, too!!! Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) bag coleslaw mix 2 tablespoons diced onion ⅔ cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip™) 3 tablespoons vegetable oil ½ cup white … Read more
Description Chopped zucchini, chickpeas, tomatoes, and fresh basil in a light balsamic dressing. Or you can use red wine vinegar! Makes a great side dish or light lunch. Not necessary, but best if chilled at least a couple hours to let flavors blend. Ingredients 2 cups diced zucchini 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and … Read more