Blueberry Chicken and Pasta Salad

8 oz. rotini pasta
2 T. tarragon white wine vinegar
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. dried tarragon, crushed
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. fresh blueberries
1 c. shredded cooked chicken
1/2 c. sliced celery
1/2 c. chopped gr. pepper
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1/4 c. reduced-fat mayo
1/4 c. plain yogurt
2 T. toasted almond slices

Cook rotini according to directions on pkg., drain. Add vinegar, mustard, tarragon, salt, & pepper; toss to mix. Cool completely. Add blueberries, chicken, celery, gr. pepper, parsley, mayo, and yogurt and mix well. Sprinkle with almonds, if desired.

CHICKEN CURRY SALAD

2 WHOLE CHICKENS
2 CUPS MAYO
1 TBSP. SOY SAUCE
½ TSP. CURRY

MIX TOGETHER SAUCE. ADD CHICKEN. MIX WELL AND THEN ADD:

GRAPES
SLIVERED ALMONDS, TOASTED
MANDARIN ORANGES, ETC.

ORIENTAL SALAD

1 HEAD CABBAGE
1 BUNCH GREEN ONIONS
¾ CUP SLIVERED ALMONDS, TOASTED
¼ CUP SESAME SEEDS, TOASTED
1 PKG. RAMEN NOODLES, CRUNCHED AND TOASTED

MIX ½ CUP OIL, ¼ CUP RICE VINEGAR, ¼ CUP SUGAR, ½ TSP. SALT, AND SEASONING PACKET. HEAT IN MICROWAVE TO DISSOLVE SEASONINGS (ABOUT 30 SEC.). POUR OVER CABBAGE, ONION, ALMONDS, SESAME SEEDS, AND RAMEN MIXTURE. CHIHCKEN CAN BE ADDED TO MAKE A COMPLETE MEAL.

SPINACH CHICKEN SALAD

1 LB. CHICKEN BREAST (PAN FRIED, DIPPED IN EGGS AND PEPPER SEASONED FLOUR)

SALAD: 1 BAG SPINACH,
1 CAN MANDARIN ORANGES,
FETA CHEESE,
TOASTED ALMONDS,
CRAISINS


DRESSING: ¾ CUP SUGAR
2 TBSP. CHOPPED ONION
1 TSP. SALT
1/3 CUP VINEGAR (WHITE)
1 ½ TSP. DRIED MUSTARD
SLOWLY ADD 1 CUP OIL

5 CUP FRUIT SALAD

1 CUP SOUR CREAM
1 CUP COCONUT
1 CUP MANDARIN ORANGES, DRAINED
1 CUP PINEAPPLE TIDBITS, DRAINED
1 CUP MINI MARSHMALLOWS

MIX ALL INGREDIENTS TOGETHER AND CHILL

CHICKEN SALAD

2 CHICKEN BREASTS, COOKED
2 CUPS CELERY, DICED
2 CUPS MAYO
1 TBSP. SOY SAUCE
½ TSP. CURRY POWDER
RED SEEDLESS GRAPES
SLIVERED ALMONDS (TOASTED)
MANDARIN ORANGES
PINEAPPLE CHUNKS

MIX FIRST 5 INGREDIENTS AND CHILL. JUST BEFORE SERVING ADD
OTHER INGREDIENTS AND MIX WELL.

DRY JELLO SALAD

1 SMALL PKG. JELLO
1 CAN CRUSHED PINEAPPLE, DRAINED
1 LG. CARTON COOLWHIP
1 LG. CARTON COTTAGE CHEESE

MIX JELLO AND CRUSHED PINEAPPLE.
THEN ADD COOLWHIP AND COTTAGE CHEESE.
CAN ALSO ADD: BANANAS, STRAWBERRIES, MANDARIN ORANGES, ETC.

Bowtie Pasta Chicken Salad

6-8 chicken breasts –cooked and cubed or 6 12.5 oz. cans chicken
4 cups raw bow-tie pasta (cook 12 min. and drain)
1 ½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
4 tsp. green onion/ chopped
16 oz. bottle kraft coleslaw dressing
2 cups mayonnaise
2 dashes thyme
2 pinches ginger
Stir together carefully, cover and refrigerate overnight.

Just before serving add:
2 cups diced celery
4 cups red grapes, halved
4 cups unpeeled/diced red apples
2 20 oz. pineapple tidbits, drained
1 ½ cups slivered almonds
Stir together carefully and serve. serves 32

Olive Garden Salad Mix
1 bag American Blend Dole Salad
4-5 slices Red Onion
4-6 Black Olives
2-4 Banana Peppers
1/2 C. Croutons
1 small Tomato Quartered
Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese

Chill one salad bowl in freezer for at least 30 minutes. Place bag of salad in bowl. Place on top of lettuce but red onion, black olives, banana peppers, tomatoes, and croutons. Add some freshly grated Parmesan cheese if you like, and add plenty of Olive Garden Salad Dressing on top


Olive Garden Salad Dressing
1/2 C. Mayonnaise
1/3 C. White Vinegar
1 tsp. Vegetable Oil
2 Tbsp. Corn Syrup
2 Tbsp. Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbsp. Romano Cheese
1/4 tsp. Garlic Salt - or one clove garlic minced
1/2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
1/2 tsp. Parsley Flakes
1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
Olive Garden Salad Mix

Mix all ingredients in a blender until well mixed. If this is a little to tart for your own personal tastes please add a little extra sugar.

Houston’s Couscous Salad

1 box plain couscous made according to pkg.
Parsley, finely chopped
Radishes, finely chopped
Carrots, finely chopped
Raw peanuts, finely chopped
Raisins, finely chopped
Green onions(optional), finely chopped
Dressing:
1 individual size plain yogurt
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced(may use garlic pwd.)
1 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. lemon juice
Salt and pepper

Mix all and chill