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Roasted Rosemary Shrimp with Arugula & White Bean Salad

By á-28943
From Laraine Perri, Cooking Light, June 2009 This light salad is perfect for lunch or a weeknight dinner, with c...
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 cups arugula leaves
- 1/2 cup red onion, vertically sliced
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
Pea Salad with Bacon & Cheese

By Lsweetnell
The perfect Southern summer dish, this combination of ingredients makes a creamy, cheesy mixture you cannot resist
- 4 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 3 large or jumbo eggs, hard boiled, quartered (I would cook three more eggs to chop and put in the salad)
- 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cubed (I would use more)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion (you could use white part of scallion)
- 8 slices thick-sliced bacon, cooked and broken into small pieces
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Hellmann’s mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons white or apple cider vinegar (for gluten free do not use malt vinegar)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, or more, to taste
Tabbouleh - Texas de Brazil's recipe

By Legerginny@gmail.com
Traditional Middle Eastern salad
- 1 cup fine grain Bulgur wheat, soaked overnight in 3 cups water
- 3/4 cup olive oil (Note, original recipe called for 1 cup. I found this to be too much)
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 bunches Italian flat parsley, stems removed, finely chopped
- 1 cup tomato, diced (with juice and seeds)
- 1/2 white onion, finely diced
- 1 bunch scallions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint leaves
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
Cucumber, Black Bean, Avocado, Corn & Tomato Salad

By Sandybehr
Everyone is going to thank you for making this refreshing salad
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- 1 1/4 cups corn
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (I used half red, half yellow)
- 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime
- 1 avocado, diced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cranberry Chicken Salad

By msippigrl
Yummy chicken salad with dried cranberries, celery, toasted pecans, and a creamy curry dressing
- 2 1/2 cups cooked white chicken, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1/3 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 to 3 medium Fuji or Gala apples, sliced into thin rounds from top to bottom
- Lettuce leaves, for serving
Red Fruit Salad with Balsamic Vinegar & Basil

By carol gorman
Try this refreshing Red Fruit Salad with Balsamic Vinegar & Basil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 pound cherries, halved and pitted
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 10 medium fresh basil leaves, sliced
- 1 pound red grapes, halved
- 6 ounces raspberries
Fresh Berry Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese

By davidv
"Berries and goat cheese balance each other beautifully, and this salad enhances the taste experience with mild gre...
- SALAD:
- 1 (6-ounce) bag fresh baby arugula
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
- 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- 3/4 cup honey-roasted pecans or walnuts
- HONEY VINAIGRETTE:
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 teaspoons raspberry vinegar
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 orange
Strawberry Banana Jello Salad

By á-8623
The classic flavor combination of strawberries and bananas come together to make this jello-based sweet dessert tha...
- 1 (6-ounce) box strawberry or strawberry banana jello mix
- 2 1/2 cups boiling water
- 2 small medium bananas, smashed
- 2 small medium bananas, sliced
- 1 (10-ounce) bag frozen strawberries, with or without sugar added
- 1 (8-ounce) tub cool whip
Eggplant Caponata

By á-81356
This delicious Italian dish epitomizes summer on a plate
- 2 tablespoons brined capers, drained
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 (1-pound) eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/3-inch dice
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 celery rib, finely chopped
- 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon pine nuts
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 Hass avocado, diced
Copycat KFC Coleslaw

By joeyanne
Want your fast-food favorite at home? This recipe for Copycat KFC Coleslaw is the perfect way to enjoy a classic si...
- 1 (1-pound) package coleslaw mix with cabbage and carrots
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Dried parsley
Weight Watcher's Chicken Salad

By á-54770
In a bowl add the cooked chicken, apple, grapes, almonds, cranberries, salt and pepper, and garlic powder
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, diced or shredded
- 1 apple
- 1 cup of grapes
- 1/2 cup of cranberries
- 1/4 cup of slivered almonds
- 1/3 cup of light mayo
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
Winter Harvest Salad with Wild Rice, Cranberries & Citrus

By ROBandSEAN
This salad makes a wonderful addition to a nice lunch or dinner
- DRESSING:
- 5 ounces organic girl i heart baby kale
- 2 tangerines or Mandarins, peeled and sliced into segments
- 1 cup wild rice, cooked
- 1/2 cup cranberries, dried
- 1/4 cup almonds, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 3 tablespoons pepitas
- 2 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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