Salad Recipes
Healthy Chicken Fruit and Nut Salad
Here’s a healthy salad that can be a nice alternative. This salad is full of healthy yummy ingredients the whole family will love.
For one bowl of salad, mix the following in a salad bowl:
2 – 3 handfuls of Spring Mix lettuce
1 small handful dried cranberries
4-5 pieces of Tyson grilled chicken strips
1 medium handful of Shredded Monterrey and cheddar cheese
1 medium handful of Sunny Cranberry trail mix (from Archer Farms at Target) or a comparable trail mix that has nuts and berries
½ Apple, diced
Poppy Seed Dressing
Mix well and enjoy. You can also toss in croutons, dried blueberries, and other fruits as desired.
Late Summer Refrigerator Pickles with Zucchini, Squash, & Bell Peppers
This time of year, many home gardeners are starting to ask themselves these questions:
“What the heck am I going to do with all these vegetables?”
“Just who thought it was a good idea to plant all this squash?”
“Did we really need 37 tomato plants?
“How on Earth did I forget to celebrate “National Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch” night?”
If you missed the opportunity to celebrate on August 8th – or have neighbors who take a dim view of trespassing, here’s a tasty alternative.
Purslane: Not a Weed, but a Wonder Plant
Facts and Recipes on Purslane
Condemned by some as an unsightly, pervasive weed,” purslane is also a free backyard source of protein, vitamin E, vitamin C, and the best source of Omega 3 fatty acids of any leafy plant.
There’s no reason to spend money on fish oil supplements if you have this tasty food source growing in your backyard or vegetable garden.
Whether you eat it raw in salads, stir-fried, or added to soups and sauces, purslane is a delicious addition to many recipes. It’s easy to grow, tastes great, and – best of all to anyone struggling with rising food prices – it’s free.
Spinach Salad with Mushrooms, Almonds, & Oranges
Here’s a salad recipe that is wholesome and full of vitamins. The crunch and the different flavors satisfy taste buds young and old.
Combine fresh spinach leaves with sliced white mushrooms, orange slices, and toasted almonds. Tastes best with a light oil vinaigrette for dressing. The oranges and toasted almonds add a lot of flavor, so just a dash of oil and vinegar is needed.