Salad

Salads are really quick and easy to make. Well, usually they are. They are also something that is good to make when you have leftovers from the holidays. I know, they haven't all passed and I am talking about leftovers already. We only have turkey on Thanksgiving but I know some people usually have one at Christmas as well. So, that is why I am bringing this recipe to you today!

INGREDIENTS

For the dressing

1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

For the salad

1 bag (10 oz) chopped romaine lettuce (about 9 cups)
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast (about 1/2 lb)
2 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
4 slices turkey bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled

DIRECTIONS

1. In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients. Set aside.

2. In large bowl, mix lettuce and turkey. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Arrange salad on serving platter. Arrange tomatoes and bacon over top.

Posted by Sabriena at 07:27

I love fruit and what better way to get that something sweet and still be healthy than to eat a piece of fruit? What is better than just eating fruit but eating some fruit salad. This is a different way to get your fruit and vegetables in all at once while tasting delicious and looking so beautiful as well. The colors also work with Christmas colors so would make a great addition to your holiday dinner.

INGREDIENTS

Dressing

1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil

Salad

3 cups bite-size pieces fresh spinach
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
1/2 cup cubed cantaloupe
2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)

DIRECTIONS

1. In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients.

2. In large bowl, toss all salad ingredients with dressing.

Posted by Sabriena at 14:43

There are a lot of different things that you can do with gelatin. It is a funny dessert and food, isn't it? How it jiggles and just plops on your plate. It definitely makes for some fun eating as well. I think it is a great addition to any meal. This carrot gelatin salad is nothing new on the scenes of dinner tables around the world. In fact, you have probably had it before!

INGREDIENTS

1 (6 ounce) package lemon flavored gelatin mix
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
4 large carrots, shredded

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, prepare the lemon gelatin according to package directions using reserved pineapple juice in place of some of the water. Refrigerate until thickened, about 1 hour.

2. When the gelatin has thickened, stir in pineapple and shredded carrot. Cover and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours.

Posted by Sabriena at 14:31

Here is a different type of salad that you can try if you are bored or just want something different!

INGREDIENTS

- 1 cup uncooked small pasta shells (4 oz)
- 1 medium apple, chopped
- 1 medium pear, chopped
- 4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 3 tablespoons orange marmalade
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.

2. In large glass or plastic bowl, mix pasta, apple, pear, onions, pecans and cranberries. In small bowl, mix all remaining ingredients; stir into pasta mixture.

3. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

Posted by Sabriena at 17:28

Here is a recipe that I found on Eat Right America. It looks so good and so easy to make that I am going to have to try it out myself.

INGREDIENTS FOR DRESSING

- 2 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Original strawberry yogurt
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

INGREDIENTS FOR SALAD

- 6 cups Bibb lettuce leaves or mixed salad greens
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into strips
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 medium peach, peeled and sliced
- 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)

DIRECTIONS

1. In blender or food processor, place yogurt, strawberries and wine vinegar. Cover; blend on high
speed about 15 seconds or until smooth.
2. Arrange remaining ingredients on 4 serving plates.
3. Serve with dressing. Cover and refrigerate any remaining dressing.

Calories per serving: 280
Makes 4 servings

Posted by Sabriena at 05:13