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Roasted Zucchini Flatbread with Hummus, Arugula, Goat Cheese & Almonds
By mahto
Warm pita bread is topped with some hummus, crumbled goat cheese, roasted zucchini, arugula, chopped almonds and se...
- 4 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds, about 1 1/2 pounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt
- 4 round, pocketless whole-grain pita
- 1/3 cup prepared hummus
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1 lemon, quartered, for serving
Spinach & Strawberry Salad
By Cubby
Few combinations evoke the freshness and warmth of early summer like strawberries with goat cheese and spinach, wit...
- 1/2 shallot, finely sliced
- 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 pound baby spinach
- 1 cup strawberries, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 2 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
Cilantro-Lime Jalapeno Chicken Salad
By jadedrosie
Season chicken with salt and pepper and *poach
- 3 large chicken breasts
- poaching liquid (chicken stock, water, carrots, celery, onion, thyme, bay leaf, peppercorns)
- 1 jalapeño diced (with seeds scraped out)
- 4 Tbs cilantro coarsely chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 red onion diced fine
- 1/3 cup mayo (plus a little more if needed)
- 1 Tbs Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp cumin
- salt and pepper
- 2 ripe avocados (or for a sandwich good French or Italian bread)
Ultimate Chicken Pasta Salad
By á-175897
Sweet and savory chicken pasta salad is perfect for an easy dinner
- DRESSING:
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons poppy seed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- SALAD:
- 1 (16 ounce) box gemelli pasta
- 2 cups diced cooked chicken
- 1 cup sweetened dried cherries
- 1/2 cup sliced celery
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Chicken Caesar Salad with Avocado Dressing
By davidv
My Caesar salad recipe has a bit of a twist—avocado dressing! It lends extra creaminess and a pop of healthy oil ...
- Dressing:
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted & quartered
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp chopped oil-cured anchovy filets
- 3/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 cup cold water
- Salad:
- 3 heads romaine lettuce, cleaned and roughly chopped
- 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 (5-oz) bag croutons
Pizza Pasta Salad
By á-24895
Throw together together penne pasta, salami, cheese, fresh basil, parmesan, and Italian dressing
- 3 cups penne pasta, cooked, rinsed
- 4 tomatoes, chopped
- 12 slices Oscar Meyer Hard Salami, chopped, or pepperoni
- 1 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian Five Cheese Blend
- 1/2 cup sliced fresh basil
- 1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing
California Peach Caprese Salad
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
A Classic Italian Caprese salad has three components: fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and basil
- VINAIGRETTE:
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar (Champagne or white wine vinegar will do)
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- SALAD:
- 4 ounces tiny water-packed mozzarella cheese balls
- 4 ripe peaches, unpeeled, each cut into eight wedges
- 6 to 8 large fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, torn into pieces, optional
Christmas Cranberry Salad
By msippigrl
Pretty Christmas fruit salad, and soo good too! Your holiday guests will love it
- 2 cups ripe fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple in 100% juice, drained well
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 (12-ounce) tub Cool Whip, thawed
- 1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Chicken Salad with Cranberries and Scallions
By GrammaGribble
I had leftover shredded chicken so I made this
- Leftover shredded chicken
- Mayo
- Dried cranberries
- Scallions
- S&P
Spinach Artichoke Dip Potato Salad
By melissaf
This Spinach Artichoke Potato Salad combines the flavors of everyone's favorite dip with the creamy flavors of ever...
- 3 pounds small red potatoes
- 1 (9-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 (3-ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed kettle-cooked potato chips
Beet & Apple Salad
By á-174535
This easy version of beet and apple salad calls for jarred horseradish and supermarket apple-cider vinegar
- 4 large beets, 2 1/2 pounds
- 5 thyme sprigs
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup apple-cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1/3 cup salted pistachios, chopped
- 1 green apple, thinly sliced
Hot Chicken Salad
By MidlifeMommyAdventures
While trying to eat low-carb, we have had many incarnations of chicken, around our house, but this is by far, one ...
- 1 lb Chicken Thighs (cut into small-ish pieces)
- Fresh Salad Greens (I use Organic Girl 50/50 mix)
- Blue Cheese Crumbles
- Chopped Pickles for Garnish
- Ranch Dressing (Blue Cheese is good too)
- For the sauce...
- 1 Cup Chicken Broth
- 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Small Chipotle Pepper, seeded and finely diced, then smushed into pulp.
- Pinch of Brown Sugar
- Pinch of Chili Powder
- Pinch of Cumin
- 2 or 3 Tbsp Butter
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