Lynda’s Chicken Salad
Submitted by Lynda Carruth
Serves 6-8
2 ½ Cups diced cooked chicken
4 Bacon strips cooked and crumbled
1 can (8oz.) sliced water chestnuts (drained)
½ Cup thinly sliced celery
1 Cup halved- green grapes
¾ Cup salad dressing or mayonnaise
1-2 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
2 tsp. finely minced onion
1 tsp. lemon juice
¼ tsp. ground ginger
Dash Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Combine chicken, bacon, water chestnuts, celery, and grapes in a large bowl. Set aside. In another bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients, add to salad and toss to coat. Chill.
Grilled Salmon Salad
by Sylvia Fountaine
salmon filets
salt
chili powder
cumin
baby arugula
Turkish cucumbers
red onion
cherry or grape tomatoes
avocados
toasted pumpkin seeds
Cotija cheese, crumbled
Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing
olive oil
fresh limes
mayo
garlic cloves
jalapeno
honey or agave
fresh cilantro
salt and pepper
Step one: Fire up the grill and make the flavorful dressing.
Step Two: Prep the salmon.
Brush the salmon with olive oil and season with salt, cumin, and chili powder.
Place the salmon on a greased, medium-high-heat grill, turning it over after 2-3 minutes. Cook to your desired doneness.
Step Three: Assemble the Salad
Add the arugula, cucumbers, and some of the dressing in a large mixing bowl, tossing to coat lightly.
Gently fold in the avocado, onions, tomatoes, and pepitas, adding more dressing as needed. You will only need some of the dressing.
Place the dressed salad in a wide serving bowl or on a platter, and top with the grilled salmon. Enjoy!
Watermelon Salad
Submitted by Michael Guttuso of Fernwood Country Club
3 Cups cubed seedless watermelon
1 Cup crumbled feta
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
½ Cup chopped mint
3 Cups spring mix salad
Balsamic Glaze
-Dressing
4 T. olive oil
6 T. lemon juice
2 T. minced garlic
½ T. sea salt
Combine all ingredients, toss well dressing, drizzle with Balsamic Glaze.
Eddie’s Bacon Dip
4 Roma tomatoes chopped fine
1 Cup Mayo
1 Cup sour cream
1 Jar or package Hormel Real Bacon Bits
Mix together and chill overnight for better flavor and serve with Fritos.
