Salads & Sandwiches, page 5

Tomato-Cucumber Salad	Tossed Salad with Oranges & Almonds	Tuna-Macaroni Salad
Turkey & Vegetable Wrap	Waldorf Salad	White Balsamic Italian Dressing
Wilted Spinach Salad with Smoked Turkey	Wow Chicken Salad	Zesty Salad Dressing

Tomato-Cucumber Salad 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp. Italian herb seasoning 1/4 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced 4 scallions, sliced In small jar with tight-fitting lid or in small bowl, combine vinegar, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt and pepper. Cover and shake well or whisk until blended. On medium platter, arrange tomatoes and cucumber in a spiral, alternating vegetables. Sprinkle with scallions; drizzle with dressing. Serves 4. Back to the top Tossed Salad with Mandarin Oranges & Almonds 2 Tbsp. minced parsley 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp. oil 1 small garlic clove, minced 1/4 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 8 cups torn Romaine lettuce 3 celery stalks, sliced 8 scallions, sliced 11-oz. can mandarin oranges, drained 2 Tbsp. sliced almonds, toasted In small jar with tight-fitting lid or in small bowl, combine parsley, vinegar, oil, garlic, sugar, salt, pepper and 1 Tbsp. water. Cover and shake well or whisk until blended. In large bowl, combine lettuce, celery and scallions. Add dressing; toss to coat. Top with orange sections and almonds before serving. Serves 4.      To toast almonds: Place a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Back to the top Tuna-Macaroni Salad 1 lb. elbow macaroni Miracle Whip to taste 7-oz. can tuna 1 cucumber, cut into cubes 1 carrot, shaved 1 tomato, cut into cubes 2 hard boiled eggs, chopped 2 tsp. white vinegar pepper Cook macaroni as directed on package. Drain and run under cold water to cool. Mix together all ingredients; chill until ready to serve. Back to the top Turkey & Vegetable Wrap 1 large sheet of lahvosh 1 cup tomato sauce 1 cup mild salsa 1/2 lb. fresh spinach leaves 1/2 lb. roasted turkey breast, thinly sliced 1 red pepper, thinly sliced 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced 2 cups grated mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, mixed Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the lahvosh on a sheet pan and brush with the tomato sauce. Spoon the salsa over the sauce. Layer on the spinach leaves, followed by the turkey breast, red pepper, onion and zucchini. Top with the grated cheese. Heat in the oven just until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Fold in the sides of the lahvosh. Then roll the lahvosh tightly, starting with the long end. Let cool for 5 minutes before cutting into 4 portions. Makes 4 servings. Back to the top Waldorf Sald 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. milk 2 medium unpeeled red eating apples, coarsely chopped (2 cups) 2 medium stalks celery, chopped (1 cup) 1/3 cup coarsely chopped nuts Salad greens, if desired Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice and milk in medium bowl. Stir in apples, celery and nuts. Serve on salad greens. Store remaining salad covered in refrigerator.      NOTE: Instead of apples, why not try fresh pears instead? Stirring in 2 Tbsp. dried blueberries, cherries, cranberries or raisins is perfect for adding a tasty flavor and pretty color. Back to the top White Balsamic Italian Dressing from Nancy 1-1/2 cups oil 1 Tbsp. sugar 2 cloves garlic, pressed 1-1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar Mix all ingredients together well and allow flavors to blend for at least one hour before serving. Makes 2 cups. Back to the top Wilted Spinach Salad with Smoked Turkey 4 cups torn fresh spinach 2 cups cubed smoked turkey 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1/2 cup shredded carrot 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted if desired 3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces 1/3 cup vinegar 1 Tbsp. honey 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper In large bowl, combine spinach, turkey, mushrooms, carrot and almonds. Set aside. Cook bacon in small skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels. Reserve 2 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Add vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until hot. Pour over spinach mixture; toss gently. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately. Serves 4.      NOTE: To toast almonds, spread on cookie sheet. Bake at 350ºF. for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Or spread in thin layer in microwave-safe pie pan. Microwave on High (100% power) 4-7 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Back to the top Wow Chicken Salad from Amanda 4 chicken breast halves, boiled, boned and chopped in large chunks 1 cup celery, sliced 2 cups red grapes, washed and patted dry Italian Dressing (homemade or light or whatever) 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds sour cream to taste 1/2 tsp. dried basil Combine chicken, celery and grapes in a large zip top bag. Add Italian dressing and toss to coat. Seal bag and store in fridge up to 8 hours. Drain dressing from chicken, add almonds and sour cream just to stick. Add basil and serve on lettuce leaves or piled in an avocado half. Enjoy! Back to the top Zesty Salad Dressing 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. dried dillweed 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. dried basil, crushed 1/8 tsp. garlic powder 1 cup cold water 1/4 cup catsup 3 Tbsp. tarragon vinegar or cider vinegar 1-1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce In 1-1/2 quart saucepan, combine cornstarch, sugar, dillweed, salt, basil and garlic powder. Add water, catsup, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Cover and chill. Makes 1-1/3 cups. 6 calories per Tbsp. Back to the top                 Back to Recipes Main Page Salads & Sandwiches, page 1                 Salads & Sandwiches, page 2 Salads & Sandwiches, page 3                 Salads & Sandwiches, page 4 Bar Cookies & Brownies Bread Machine Breakfast Beverages Cakes & Frosting Candies Casseroles Cheesecakes Cut-Out & Other Cookies Desserts Drop Cookies Fruits & Veggies Meats & Poultry Pies & Pastries Quick Breads, Biscuits & Muffins Seafood Shaped Cookies Snacks & Appetizers Soups & Stews Yeast Breads & Rolls