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Spring Time Salad Recipes

Guest Author - Amelia Johnson

Fruited Spring Salad

Ingredients

6 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup chow mein noodles (canned)
1/4 cup slivered almond, toasted

1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1/4 cup orange juice
2 ounces semisoft goat cheese, crumbled (may substitute blue cheese)

Directions

-In large bowl combine greens, strawberries, onions, noodles, and almonds; set aside.
-Combine balsamic vinaigrette and orange juice.
-Mix well.
-Salt to taste.
-Toss dressing with greens.
-Top with orange sections and cheese.
-Serve immediately.

Spring Pepper Salad


Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar
1/4 cup golden balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup light olive oil
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 tablespoon sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
5-6 sprigs cilantro
2 medium cucumbers, unpeeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved or 4 medium tomatoes, sliced into wedges
1 small red onion, sliced into rings
1 medium red bell pepper or yellow bell pepper or green bell pepper (sliced into strips or chopped into bite size pieces)

Directions:

-Mix together red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, sugar and dill weed.
-Add prepared fresh vegetables and cilantro, tossing to coat.
-Cover tightly and chill for at least 4 hours or over night, stirring occasionally.

Spring Greens Salad


Ingredients:

2 cups spinach or spring greens
1/2 cup mushroom, sliced
1/2 cup strawberry, sliced
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

Directions

-Divide the greens between two plates, add half of the mushrooms, strawberries, and sunflower seeds to each.
-Mix the honey, dijon mustard and rice wine vinegar together thoroughly.
-Pour dressing over greens just before serving.

Broccoli Grape Spring Salad


Ingredients:

12 slices bacon
2 heads fresh broccoli, florets only
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 cup green seedless grape
1 cup red seedless grapes
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup blanched slivered almond
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar (I used Splenda with great results)

Directions:

-Cook bacon in skillet or microwave until crisp.
-Crumble and set aside.
-In a large salad bowl, toss together the bacon, broccoli, celery, green onions, green and red grapes, raisins and almonds.
-Whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar.
-Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
-Refrigerate until ready to serve.




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This content was written by Amelia Johnson. If you wish to use this content in any manner, you need written permission. Contact Sandra Lee Garth for details.

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