Spicy Fruit Salad
1 − 16 ounce can of peaches 2 − 3 inch long cinnamon sticks 3/4 teaspoon of allspice 2 large navel oranges 2 large pink grapefruits 1 small pineapple 2 pints of strawberries 3 kiwi fruits 2 tablespoons of crystallized ginger root Drain syrup from the peaches into a small saucepan. Place peaches in a [...]
Grilled Caribbean Chicken Salad
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1/2 cup teriyaki marinade (store bought) 4 cups chopped iceberg lettuce 4 cups chopped green leaf lettuce 1 cup chopped red cabbage 5.5 oz. can pineapple chunks in juice, drained tortilla chips PICO DE GALLO: 2 medium tomatoes, diced 1/2 cup diced spanish onion 2 tsps. chopped fresh jalapeno [...]
Mushroom Antipasto Pasta Salad
4 cups pasta, cold, cooked 2 cups white mushrooms, sliced 1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped 1 cup salami, cut into bite−size pieces 1 cup provolone cheese, cut into bite−size pieces 1 jar (6 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, (with liquid) 1/4 cup Italian dressing salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil To [...]
Fruit Salad with Champagne Sauce
1 cup kiwi, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch cubes 1 cup figs, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch cubes 1 cup grapes, sliced in half 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced in half 1 cup fresh raspberries 2 egg yolks 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 cup Champagne Heat broiler to its highest setting. Divide the [...]
Sugar Snap Salad
4 cups bibb (or butter) lettuce 4 cups sugar snap peas, string removed 3 tablespoons minced shallots 4 teaspoons sherry vinegar salt and black pepper, to taste 7 teaspoons extra−virgin olive oil 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh basil 3 tablespoons chopped italian flat leaf parsley Wash and dry the lettuce and tear into bite−sized pieces. [...]
Poached Chicken and Walnut Salad
2 whole chicken breasts (with skin on and bone in) 1 celery stalk 1 onion, sliced 6 peppercorns chicken broth 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup walnuts mixed greens: watercress, arugula, red leaf lettuce, radicchio Place chicken breasts in pan or skillet. Add celery, onion and peppercorns. Add enough [...]
Zucchini Slaw
6 medium zucchini, grated (1 1/2 lbs) 2 teaspoons salt 1 large carrot, grated 1 sweet red pepper, julienned 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 stalk celery, julienned 2 tablespoons each chopped fresh dill and parsley Dressing: 3/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon [...]
Rice Salad
3 cups cold cooked rice 1/2 cup cooked peas 1/2 cup cooked corn 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup red and green pepper, chopped 1/3 cup olive oil 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Toss with olive oil and chill overnight in [...]
Spicy Pecan Salad
1 heart of romaine lettuce red onion 1/8 cup crumbles blue cheese 2 oz. spicy pepper pecans (chopped) 4 teaspoons raspberry vinaigrette (per serving) Toss romaine lettuce with raspberry vinaigrette and divide evenly on salad plates. Slice red onion paper−thin and layer to taste on top of the greens. Sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles and [...]


