Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar give this Wild Rice Salad a bit of a zing. Long grain brown rice and wild rice mix with green onions, bell pepper, cabbage and carrots for a hearty side dish. Prepare and take along on a picnic or serve at a pot luck party for a twist on
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This Tuna Salad Recipe is an easy to prepare summertime favorite. Zucchini and carrots add color and crunch to this picnic staple. Mix up a batch for outdoor potluck parties and 4th of July gatherings. Ingredients 4 cups of small shell pasta, cooked and drained well 3 cups carrots, shredded 3 cups zucchini, shredded 2
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This chilled Tortellini Salad Recipe features broccoli and red bell pepper with cheese tortellini in a light vinaigrette. Make for a great light lunch or a side salad for cookouts and picnics. Ingredients 5 cups tiny broccoli florets 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips 1 lb frozen cheese tortellini 1/4 cup pine nuts 2
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This gourmet Tomato Salad Recipe features baked zucchini blossoms stuffed with herbed goat cheese. This elegant dish is fairly simple to prepare. Perfect for special gatherings and formal dinner parties. Ingredients 4 oz soft goat cheese, room temperature 2 Tbsp fresh basil 2 Tbsp fresh marjoram 8 medium size zucchini blossoms, freshly picked 3 Tbsp
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This delightful Tomato Mozzarella Salad will make a bold an elegant presentation at your next dinner party. Fresh mozzarella is seasoned and baked into sweet beefsteak tomatoes for a delicious gourmet dish that is incredibly simple and quick to prepare. Ingredients 4 large sweet beefsteak tomatoes Olive oil 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp freshly
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Three bean salad is the most basic of the bean salad recipes. This little gem of a salad is often overlooked by people who spend hours searching for the exotic. A little trick I use sometimes is to add a handful of roasted peanuts just before serving to add some crunch. This isn’t cheating because
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This Summer Salad is a colorful addition to 4th of July picnics and backyard barbecues. Red peppers, corn, celery, carrots and green onions mix with potatoes in zesty homemade vinaigrette. Serve chilled or fresh from the kitchen. Ingredients 5 red potatoes cut in small chunks 1 sweet red pepper, cut into strips 1 cup of
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This Steak Salad Recipe features strips of seasoned steak over a bed of fresh greens and a special mint and yogurt dressing. Makes an elegant main dish for any gathering. Ingredients 1 lb. round steak 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 (5 oz.) pkg. mixed salad greens with herbs 2/3
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This Steak Salad recipe looks as good as it tastes. The combination of apricot preserves, horseradish and mustard dressing gives it just the right kick. And the topping of roasted red peppers and blue cheese is one of my favorites, not to mention the arugula. Ingredients 1/2 t salt 1/2 t pepper 2 (6 oz)
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Baby spinach leaves and strawberries are tossed in sweet homemade dressing in this Spinach Strawberry Salad Recipe. Sliced chicken breast makes this a delightfully satisfying light lunch. Ingredients 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast halves 3/4 tsp ground cumin, divided 1/2 tsp salt, divided 1/4 tsp pepper, divided 1 tsp + 1 Tbsp of olive
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