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Classy Fruit Salad

2 cups fresh seedless grapes — whole or cut depending on size 4 cups melon balls cantaloupe and/or honeydew 4 cups nectarines — peeled & sliced or peaches 2 cups fresh blueberries 2 cups fresh strawberries 1 can sliced peaches — (16 oz) drained 1 can pineapple spears or chunks — (16 oz) drained 2…

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Citrus Spinach Salad

1 -10 oz package baby spinach, washed 2 cups fresh orange sections or canned mandarin orange slices, drained. 1 medium red onion, sliced 1 cup Italian flavored croutons 1/2 cup prepared red wine vinaigrette dressing Arrange spinach, orange slices, onion and croutons on 4 plates. Pour dressing over top. Top with fresh ground black pepper…

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Cider Cranberry Salad

2 (3 oz.) packages orange gelatin 1½ cups boiling Apple Cider 1½ cups cold Apple Cider 2 (16 oz.) cans whole berry cranberry sauce   In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling cider. Stir in cold cider and cranberry sauce. Chill until firm. Garnish with orange peels and mint leaves if desired. Makes 12 –…

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Chunky Chicken & Cucumber Salad

3-4 cooked, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks 1 cucumbers, peeled and cubed 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Dark green lettuce 1 sweet red pepper, seeded and chopped ½ teaspoon salt 4 oz. plain yogurt In a medium bowl, mix cucumber and pepper. Sprinkle with the vinegar. Let stand…

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Chinese Coleslaw

4 cups Chinese cabbage — shredded 8 1/4 ounces Crushed Pineapple, drained* 8 ounces Water chestnuts — sliced, drained 1 cup Parsley, fresh — snipped 1/4 cup Green onions — sliced 1/4 cup Mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Mustard 1 teaspoon Ginger root — grated   Combine cabbage, pineapple, water chestnuts, parsley, and onion. Cover and chill….

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Chicken Salad with Mango Dressing

3 Chicken breast — whole, boneless 1 cup Chicken broth 3/4 cup Rice 2 Mangoes 3 Green onions — chopped 3 tablespoons French dressing   —–MANGO DRESSING—– 1 Mango 1/2 cup Light cream 1/4 cup Thousand island dressing 1 tablespoon Mint — chopped 1 tablespoon Mango chutney   Place chicken stock in pan, add chicken;…

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Chicken Pear and Walnut Salad

This is a great lunch salad – 6 oz. cooked chicken breast, shredded 5 cups torn mixed greens 4 oz. grated Monterrey Jack cheese 2 ripe pears, cored, halved, and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint ¼ cup champagne vinegar 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon…

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Chicken & Pasta Salad

1 pound rotini, bow tie, or your favorite small pasta 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts 3 stalks celery — chopped 1 red bell pepper — chopped 2 1/4 ounces black olives — sliced 4 ounces feta cheese — drained & crumbled 3 green onions — finely sliced 16 ounces Italian salad dressing   Cook…

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Cherry Tomato Salad

1 pint cherry tomatoes 4 bacon slices 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon fresh basil — chopped 6 leaves romaine lettuce 2 tablespoons chives — chopped   Wash and stem tomatoes. Dry completely. Cook bacon until very crisp; drain thoroughly on paper towels. Mix mayonnaise,…

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Carrot & Raisin Salad

3 cups grated carrots 1 cup raisins 1 Tablespoon honey 6 Tablespoons mayonnaise (lowfat or Canola) ¼ cup milk 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice ¼ teaspoon salt Toss carrots and raisins together in a large bowl. In another bowl, mix remaining ingredients, and pour over carrots. Stir carefully. Chill to blend flavors while you make…

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