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Salad

Thanksgiving Edition: Cranberry Vinaigrette Salad

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2 bags Romain Lettuce
1 apple chopped (I dipped the apples and pears in lemon juice to reduce the browning)
1 pear chopped
1 c shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 c cranberries
1 c pine nuts ( I used roasted/salted sunflower seeds on Sunday)

1/3 c apple cider vinegar
2 tbs lemon juice,
2/3 c vegetable oil
1/2 c sugar
2 tbsp onion
1/2 tsp salt
3 tsp poppy seeds

Combine the lettuce, apple, pear, Swiss cheese, cranberries and pine nuts in salad bowl.

Whisk all the dressing ingredients (apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, sugar, onion, salt and poppy seeds) together in separate bowl.

Toss with salad JUST BEFORE serving. It gets yucky if it sits around too long!
Enjoy! From Dori’s friend, Heather H.

Grocery List
Romain Lettuce
apple
pear
Swiss cheese
cranberries
pine nuts (opt.: roasted/salted sunflower seeds)
apple cider vinegar
lemon juice,
vegetable oil
sugar
onion
salt
poppy seeds

Approximate Cost: $10:20

Cynthia’s Peanut Noodle Salad

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2 large cucumbers
1/8 t. ginger
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup Sesame salad dressing from Costco
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (16-ounce) whole wheat angel hair pasta, cooked
1 red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks
4 oz. shredded fresh carrots
6 green onions, cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces

Peel cucumbers; cut in half lengthwise, removing and discarding seeds. Cut cucumber halves into half-moon-shaped slices.

Whisk together soy sauce, ginger, coconut milk, sesame dressing, chunky peanut butter, garlic, crushed red pepper, salt and sesame oil in a large bowl; add cucumber, pasta, carrot, red bell pepper and onions, tossing to coat. Cover and chill 8 hours, if desired. (Optional: Add bean sprouts and chicken, cabbage, snow peas, asparagus, zucchini, hard boiled egg, shrimp, pork or beef.) Garnish with cilantro and crushed peanuts or toasted sesame seeds. Yummy! From my friend and neighbor, Cynthia.

Grocery List
cucumbers
ginger
soy sauce
coconut milk
Asian salad dressing
chunky peanut butter
garlic
sesame oil
crushed red pepper
salt
whole wheat angel hair pasta
red bell pepper
carrots
green onions

Approximate Cost: $5.25

Sweet Spinach Salad

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3 T. orange juice concentrate
2 T. sugar
2 T. cider vinegar
1 T. finely chopped green onion
1/4 t. salt
1/2 c. canola oil
1 1/2 t. poppy seeds
1 pkg. fresh baby spinach
2 cans (16 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
2/3 c. honey roasted Almond Accents

In a blender, combine the orange juice, sugar, vinegar, onion and salt. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds. transfer to a small pitcher or bowl. Refrigerate for one hour.

On salad plates, arrange spinach, mandarin oranges and almonds. Drizzle with dressing. Optional: add chow mein noodles and chicken for a delightful lunch! From Taste of Home magazine.

Grocery List
orange juice concentrate
sugar
cider vinegar
green onion
salt
canola oil
poppy seeds
baby spinach
mandarin oranges
Almond Accents

Approximate Cost: $4.88

Cranberry Vinaigrette Salad

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2 bags Romain Lettuce
1 apple chopped (I dipped the apples and pears in lemon juice to reduce the browning)
1 pear chopped
1 c shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 c cranberries
1 c pine nuts ( I used roasted/salted sunflower seeds on Sunday)

1/3 c apple cider vinegar
2 tbs lemon juice,
2/3 c vegetable oil
1/2 c sugar
2 tbsp onion
1/2 tsp salt
3 tsp poppy seeds

Combine the lettuce, apple, pear, Swiss cheese, cranberries and pine nuts in salad bowl.

Whisk all the dressing ingredients (apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, vegetable oil, sugar, onion, salt and poppy seeds) together in separate bowl.

Toss with salad JUST BEFORE serving. It gets yucky if it sits around too long!
Enjoy! From Dori’s friend, Heather H.

Grocery List
Romain Lettuce
apple
pear
Swiss cheese
cranberries
pine nuts (opt.: roasted/salted sunflower seeds)
apple cider vinegar
lemon juice,
vegetable oil
sugar
onion
salt
poppy seeds

Approximate Cost: $10:20

German Potato Salad

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7 slices bacon
1/4 c. onion, chopped
1 T. flour
1 T. sugar
3/4 t. salt
dash of pepper
1/4 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. vinegar
3 c. potatoes, sliced and cooked
1 T. parsley
1/2 c. water

Cook bacon until crisp; crumble. Cook onion and celery until tender. Blend in flour, sugar, salt and dash of pepper. Add vinegar and 1/2 c. water. Cook over medium heat and stir until thick. Add bacon and potatoes. Heath thoroughly. Serves 4. From my Sister in law, Carol.

Grocery List:
bacon
onion
flour
sugar
salt
pepper
celery
vinegar
potatoes
parsley

Approximate Cost: $4.20