If it's too hot to cook, you are in the mood for salad, you are trying to eat healthier, or for whatever reason you may be looking for a salad with sustenance, here are some entree salads you need to try. The Turkey Veronique is a special combination of lettuce, deli-sliced turkey breast, and fruit. The Taco Salads takes you to the Southwest for a completely different taste. They are individual salads that are very tasty and easy to make. You could have both salads in the same week and still not feel like you are drowning in salads.TURKEY VERONIQUE SALAD1 cup strawberries1 1/2 cups seedless green grapes2 heads Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves12 oz sliced fully cooked smoked turkey breastRanch salad dressing1/3 cup sliced almondsCut strawberries in half. In a medium bowl, combine the strawberries and the grapes; set aside. Separate lettuce leaves.To make salads, line four salad plates with the lettuce leaves. Arrange turkey over the lettuce leaves. Arrange the strawberries and grapes over the turkey. Pour desired amount of dressing over the salad. Sprinkle with the sliced almonds. QUICK AND EASY FIESTA TACO SALADS6 (6-inch) flour tortillas1 lb ground beef1 can (15-oz) chili beans1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped or shredded1 bunch green onions, chopped2 tomatoes, chopped1 medium pkg tortilla chips, crushed1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (pepper Jack is even better)Salsa, if desiredPreheat oven to 425 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with foil. Invert 3 6-oz custard cups on each of the baking sheets; place about 3-inches apart. Spray the tortillas with nonstick cooking spray and drape one tortilla over each inverted cup. Bake at 425 until lightly browned and crisp, about 8 minutes. Let stand until cool.Meanwhile, brown the beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir meat to crumble. Drain the meat to remove excess fat. Return meat to the skillet and add the chili beans. Simmer mixture, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes.Invert the tortilla bowls and layer with lettuce, beef mixture, green onions, and tomatoes. Sprinkle with chips and cheese. Add a dollop of salsa, if desired.Enjoy!
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I love old fashion recipes as I really enjoy going back to the basics sometimes. Here are some recipes for old fashion macaroni salads that are very good. These are from the days when we never heard of "pasta salad". We had good old fashion macaroni salad. It is still worth having today. The first recipe below is what I can AF Macaroni Salad. The AF stands for Air Force as in the United States Air Force. When I married back in the 60s, during the Viet Nam War, my husband was in the Air Force. Money was tight and we learned to eat, and I learned to cook, on a very small grocery budget. In fact, all my husband's friends were very envious of him. You see, I don't like steak so he was able to have one once in awhile even on a tight budget. This salad recipe was given to me during those tight budget days. It is still a good recipe for those on tight budgets during our current economic downturn.
AF MACARONI SALAD
I call this recipe my Air Force Macaroni Salad since the recipe was given to me by a lady who worked in a restaurant in New Mexico when I first went there as a young Air Force bride in the 1960s.
2 cups cooked macaroni1/2 cup diced cheddar cheese1/3 cup diced green bell pepper3 tbsps finely chopped onion1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing1/4 cup chopped sweet pickle (or sweet pickle relish)1/4 tsp salt
Mix all the ingredients together. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least a couple of hours before serving.
CLASSIC MAYO MACARONI SALAD
1 cup mayonnaise2 tbsp vinegar1 tbsp prepared mustard1 tsp sugar1 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper8-oz elbow macaroni, cooked, drained1 cup sliced celery 1 cup chopped green bell pepper1/4 cup chopped onion
In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, prepared mustard,sugar, salt, and pepper with a wire whisk until combined. Stir in the macaroni, bell pepper, and onion. Mix well. Cover bowl and refrigerate until serving time.
Enjoy!
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Looking for a different idea for a luncheon salad or a salad to take to a pitch-in at work or church? Give this old-fashion Molded Egg Salad a try. Served on a bed of lettuce leaves with or without red ripe tomato slices, it is a colorful and tasty choice. Serve with some whole-grain crackers or breads for a different meal. This Vinegar Vegetable Salad is also good for pitch-ins as well as your own family dining table. This salad features one of our favorite vegetables, green beans.
MOLDED EGG SALAD
8 hard-boiled eggs, coarsely chopped
1 cup minced celery
1/4 cup salad dressing or mayonnaise
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp finely minced onion
salt and pepper to taste
6 thick tomato slices
salad greens
paprika
Combine eggs, celery, dressing, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, onion, salt and pepper; mix together well. If mixture is too dry, add a little more salad dressing. Chill. When ready to serve, place tomato slices on a bed of salad greens. Using a small ice cream scoop, place a scoop of the egg mixture in the center of each tomato slice. Sprinkle with paprika. Garnish with celery curls, if desired. Serves 6.
VINEGAR VEGETABLE SALAD
2 tomatoes, cubed
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
1 onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 can French style green beans, drained
1 cup vinegar
2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar (or Splenda for diabetics)
Combine vinegar, water, and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil; remove from the heat and allow to cool. Toss tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and green beans together. Pour the cooled liquid over the vegetables. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
Enjoy!
Grandma Linda is a collector of vintage recipes. She enjoys sharing these old-time recipes with others who may be searching for them. Find more of her vintage recipes at grandmasvintagerecipes.blogspot.com
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Electric Sandwich maker grills are a quick and easy alternative to peaniut butter and jelly sandwiches. If you family is like mine, pizza is a favorite, but homemade pizza takes hours and some planning. Ordering out is very convenient, but it can be expensive. Especially when everyone wants different toppings. An electric sandwich maker grill is a way to make everyone happy. Combine sandwiches with pizza and you get pizza sandwiches. The best way to do it, is to put out the toppings and have a "make your own" party. Everyone gets a custom made grill pizza sandwich. Younger children can do this with help and older kids can do this on their own. It is so simple that if you get a sandwich grill and keep ingredients in the fridge, your teenagers can do this for a snack after school. Your kids will love this and mom gets a break. This is great for an activity and dinner.
Grill Pizza Pocket Sandwiches
Ingredients:
Directions: 1. Get 2 pieces of bread and spread sauce on one piece. Do not get it on the edges or it will not seal very well. 2. Then place your cheese slices on the top of the sauce. 3. Place pepperoni or whatever toppings you desire on the cheese. 4. Place the other piece of bread on top like a sandwich. 5. Spread butter lightly on both sides of the sandwich. 6. Place the sandwich in the sandwich maker grill and cook.
The pizza sandwiches will be very hot inside, so allow to cool for 3-5 minutes.
Sandwich Maker Grill Fruit Pies
Ingredients:
Directions: 1. Take 2 pieces of bread and put a couple tablespoons of pie filling on one of the slices. 2. Place the other slice on top like a sandwich. 3. Spread a light amount of butter on each side of the sandwiches. 4. Sprinkle a small amount of cinnamon on the out side of the sandwich. 5. Place sandwiches in the sandwich maker grill and cook.
Be sure to let it cool as it is very hot inside and enjoy your desert pies!
Sandwich Maker Grilled Ham and Cheese Pockets
Ingredients:
Directions:
1. Take 2 pieces of bread and place cheese slices on one piece of bread. 2. Put your ham on the cheese slices. 3. Place the other slice of bread on top like a sandwich. 4. Spread a small amount of butter on each side of the sandwiches. 5. Place sandwiches in the sandwich maker grill and cook.
Let it cool for about 3-5 minutes and then enjoy! Order your electric sandwich maker grill today and start making these great sandwiches. Visit: www.savetimeandmoneyathome.com.
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