I have a standing rule: no salads at my parties. This is the one exception. Cathy happily brings this always requested salad to complete the perfect menu. Seriously, this salad is so good...I like to call it the UN salad. We all know that salads are always best when someone else makes it. Her husband… Continue reading THE Salad

This recipe comes from our mom, via her friend Reita. She serves with a tamale casserole she makes. Avocado Salad with Spicy Vinaigrette (yeilds 2 servings) 2 large Hass avacados, halfed, pitted & sliced into half-inch wedges 1/4 of one large red onion, very thinly sliced, one handful of cherry tomatoes, halfed For the vinaigrette:… Continue reading Avocado Salad with Spicy Vinaigrette

Do you ever have those times where you eat like crap for a few days and you feel like, well, crap? Then make this salad. For lemongrass, use the kind in the toothpaste-like container in produce. Load it up with veggies! Lettuce Thin Asian noodles Asian-marinated steak or chicken (or tofu, if you're feeling beyond… Continue reading “I’ve Been Bad” Asian Salad

This is from a cookbook called Simply Classic. I've made this salad dressing maybe more than anything else I've ever made. I don't get to crazy with measuring, but the secret ingredient is the maple syrup. I toss it with bagged lettuce, then top each salad usually with a fruit (dried cranberries or other fruit,… Continue reading My Favorite Salad Dressing

We swap recipes back and forth frequently, but this one came from Kendra.  I make it more than anything else and it the most requested recipe I have on file.  I  have test driven several Asian Chicken Salad recipes and this one stands alone in a class by itself.   Toasting the almonds does make a… Continue reading Asian Chicken Salad

Jamye made this salad dressing at our supper club several years ago.  Forget the store bought salad dressing and impress your guests.  Delicious and easy. Honey Dijon Salad Dressing 2 T Balsamic 1 T Honey ¼ C Olive Oil 1 t Dijon mustard Pepper Mix the above ingredients together and toss with red leaf lettuce.… Continue reading Honey Dijon Salad Dressing

This recipe is a huge hit with Tracy's tennis team.   Janice was a teammate for years...she has since moved to Lake Tahoe, but I think of her often when I make this recipe. Fancy Chicken Salad 4 chicken breasts, cooked 2 jars/cans marinated artichokes 1/2 green onion, tops only 1 box of Chicken Rice-a-Roni 2 small… Continue reading Fancy Chicken Salad

Kendra first had this salad at a potluck in Seattle.  Tracy first had this at a baby shower in West Texas.  Two worlds apart, but an oldie but goodie that is timeless. Broccoli Salad with Bacon 1 bunch broccoli, uncooked, finely diced 1 small red onion or half a sweet one, finely chopped 1 pound… Continue reading Broccoli Salad with Bacon