Chicken Salad

Chicken Salad Ingredients 6 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and diced 1 cup chopped celery 1 teaspoon salt-free herb and spice blend 1 cup mayonnaise Directions Combine the chicken, celery, spice blend and mayonnaise. Mix all together; more or less mayonnaise can be added, depending on your preference. Voila, your summer salad is ready to serve!     Continue reading Chicken Salad

Ham Salad Spread

Ham Salad Spread Ingredients 3 cups ground fully cooked ham 2 hard cooked eggs, chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery 4 teaspoons sweet pickle relish 2 teaspoons finely chopped onion 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard Directions Mix ham, eggs, celery, pickle relish, and onion together in a bowl. Combine mayonnaise and mustard together in a separate bowl; pour over ham mixture. Stir to coat. Refrigerate until serving time.     Continue reading Ham Salad Spread

Seven Layer Salad

Seven Layer Salad Ingredients 1 pound bacon 1 large head iceberg lettuce – rinsed, dried, and chopped 1 red onion, chopped 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed 10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup chopped cauliflower 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise 2 tablespoons white sugar 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside. In a large flat bowl, place the chopped lettuce and top with a layer of onion, peas, shredded cheese, cauliflower and bacon. Prepare the dressing by whisking together the … Continue reading Seven Layer Salad

Tuna-Artichoke Salad

Tuna-Artichoke Salad healthy dish perfect for lunch or a light dinner Ingredients 1 (6 ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup chopped fresh spinach 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained 1 red bell pepper, chopped Directions Mix artichoke hearts, dill, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and black pepper together in a bowl; add spinach, tuna, and red bell pepper and toss. Continue reading Tuna-Artichoke Salad

Ham Spread

Ham Spread Recipe By:Pat Schwarz “This recipe uses leftover ham with onion and dill pickle relish for a delicious sandwich spread or dip for crackers. You can substitute 10 green olives with pimentos for the dill pickle relish.” Ingredients 1 pound cooked ham 1/3 cup chopped onions 2 teaspoons dill pickle relish 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 1/4 cup creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip) Directions Cut up ham to put into food processor, grind on pulse until very coarse. Add the onion and dill pickle relish close to the end of this stage. Put into mixing bowl and add mustard … Continue reading Ham Spread

Creamy Cucumber Salad

Creamy Cucumber Salad Prep 10 m Ready In 3 h 10 m Recipe By:MHudson “This was my Dad’s recipe and one of our family’s all-time summer favorites.” Ingredients 2 large cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon sea salt 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise, or more to taste 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions Mix cucumbers, sweet onion, and sea salt together in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit for 30 minutes. Turn cucumber mixture into … Continue reading Creamy Cucumber Salad

Tomato, Cucumber and Red Onion Salad with Mint

Tomato, Cucumber and Red Onion Salad with Mint Recipe By:Alison “Refreshing light summer salad.” Ingredients 2 large cucumbers – halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 3 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped 2/3 cup coarsely chopped red onion 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves 3 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper to taste Directions In a large bowl, toss together the cucumbers, vinegar, sugar and salt. Let stand at room temperature for an hour, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, onion, mint and oil to cucumbers and toss to blend. Season … Continue reading Tomato, Cucumber and Red Onion Salad with Mint

Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad

Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad “This is an easy salad that is perfect for a warm summer day.” Ingredients 1 cup water 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon fresh, coarsely ground black pepper 3 cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick 3 tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 onion, sliced and separated into rings Directions Whisk water, vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until smooth; add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion and stir to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours. Continue reading Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad

Mediterranean Zucchini and Chickpea Salad

Mediterranean Zucchini and Chickpea Salad Recipe By:ChristineM “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 rinsed 1 cup halved grape tomatoes 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion (such as Vidalia(R)) 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup packed fresh basil … Continue reading Mediterranean Zucchini and Chickpea Salad

Mock Tuna Salad

Mock Tuna Salad This is a chickpea spread that tastes like tuna salad!  Great served in a sandwich. Ingredients 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and mashed 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish 2 green onions, chopped salt and pepper to taste Directions In a medium bowl, combine garbanzo beans, mayonnaise, mustard, relish, chopped green onions, salt and pepper. Mix well. Continue reading Mock Tuna Salad