Broccoli Salad

Broccoli Salad
Difficulty 1

2 bunches broccoli
1 lb bacon, fried crisp
1 med onion, chopped
2c cheddar cheese

Mix together and top with dressing. Chill before serving.

Dressing:
1 c Miracle Whip

1/2 c sugar

2 tblsp vinegar

Tweaks:
1. Add 2 c chopped carrots

2. Add 1/2 c raisins

3. Add 1/2 c chopped celery

4. Add 1/2 c chopped nuts

5. Substitute half the amount of broccoli with cauliflower.

Easy Taco Salad

Easy Taco Salad
Difficulty 1

1 lb hamburg, browned
Add 1 pkg Taco seasoning according to directions on pkg

In a large bowl mix together the following:
1 bag crushed nacho cheese flavored Doritos
1 head of lettuce, chopped
2 cans Kidney beans, drained
2 c Mexican cheese

Add seasoned hamburg. Top with 1-1 1/2 bottles of Catalina salad dressing. Mix well.

Tweaks:
1. Add 2 c chopped tomatoes

2. Substitute ground turkey in place of beef

3. Add 1 c onion or scallions

4. Add 1 can jalapenos, drained

Asian Spinach Salad

Asian Spinach Salad
Difficulty 1

16 oz baby spinach
1 c sliced green onions
1 c salted sunflower seeds
1 c Accent oven roasted or honey roasted almonds
2 pkg Oriental Ramen Noodles-crushed, raw

Mix and add dressing

Dressing
3/4 c canola oil
1/4 c apple cider vinegar
1/3 c sugar
2 pkgs oriental seasoning from the Ramen Noodles



Tweaks
1. Add 1 can of well-drained mandarin oranges

2. Add two cups of dried cranberries

3. Add two cups thinly sliced strawberries

4. Substitute romaine lettuce for the spinach, add 1 c fresh grated parm cheese and 2 cups thinly sliced pear

5. Substitute oriental seasoning mix in the dressing with 2 tbsp parsley, salt, and pepper

Take it out, put it in, be creative!


This recipe is often requested again and again once we take it to a party or summer get-together. It is very light and healthy!