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Table of Contents Introduction:.......................................................................................................................................................1 > For Optimal Viewing:......................................................................................................................................2 Antipasto Pasta Salad .......................................................................................................................................3 Beet Salad ..........................................................................................................................................................4 Couscous Salad ..................................................................................................................................................5 Beef Fajita Salad ...............................................................................................................................................6 Greek Salad .......................................................................................................................................................7 Chicken Pasta Salad .........................................................................................................................................8 Lentil Salad ........................................................................................................................................................9 Ham Salad with Hot Peanut Dressing ...........................................................................................................10 Deli Potato Salad .............................................................................................................................................11 Mandarin Orange Salad .................................................................................................................................12 Turkey Macaroni Salad ..................................................................................................................................13 Taco Salad ........................................................................................................................................................14 Hungarian Cucumber Salad ..........................................................................................................................15 Golden Corral's Seafood Salad ......................................................................................................................16 Strawberry Spinach Salad .............................................................................................................................17 Mediterranean Salad ......................................................................................................................................18 Spicy Pecan Salad ...........................................................................................................................................19 Rice Salad ........................................................................................................................................................20 Zucchini Slaw ..................................................................................................................................................21 Poached Chicken and Walnut Salad .............................................................................................................22 Sugar Snap Salad ............................................................................................................................................23 Fruit Salad with Champagne Sauce ..............................................................................................................24 Welcome To E−Cookbooks! i Table of Contents Mushroom Antipasto Pasta Salad .................................................................................................................25 Grilled Caribbean Chicken Salad .................................................................................................................26 Spicy Fruit Salad .............................................................................................................................................27 Welcome To E−Cookbooks! ii Introduction: http://www.e−cookbooks.net Your Source For FREE COOKBOOKS! 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Discover Our Private Library Of Electronic Books: http://www.e−cookbooks.net/library/ > For Optimal Viewing: 2 Antipasto Pasta Salad 1 pound shell, bowtie or elbow macaroni pasta 1/4 pound Genoa salami, chopped 1/4 pound pepperoni, chopped 1/2 pound Asiago or Italian sharp cheese, diced 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped 1 (.6 ounce) Italian dressing mix (Good Seasons) 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons dried oregano 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese salt ground black pepper Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, salami, pepperoni, cheese, black olives, red bell pepper, green bell pepper and tomatoes. Sprinkle on the envelope of powdered dressing, mix thoroughly and refrigerate salad. To prepare the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, parsley, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Just before serving, pour dressing over the salad and mix well. FREE Cookbooks!! Stop Searching, Start Cooking! http://www.e−cookbooks.net Antipasto Pasta Salad 3 Beet Salad Roasted Beets: 4 bunches of beets (trim root ends and remove tops) 2 Tablespoons of olive oil Coat beets with oil. Roast in 450 degrees oven on a sheet pan for approximately 45 minutes or until tender. Cool, peel, and dice. Dijon Honey Vinaigrette: 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice 1 ounce white wine vinegar 1 Tablespoon honey 1 ounce dijon mustard 1 teaspoon dried thyme 4 ounces vegetable oil salt & white pepper to taste Combine first five ingredients in a blender. While blender is running slowly add oil. Season to taste with salt and white pepper. Salad Ingredients: 1/4 pound French Feta cheese (crumbled) 1 pound of spring mix lettuce 2 heads Belgium endive Place three endive leaves symmetrically on each plate. Toss spring mix with vinaigrette. Divide between plates, top with diced beets and feta cheese. FREE Cookbooks!! Stop Searching, Start Cooking! http://www.e−cookbooks.net Beet Salad 4 Couscous Salad 1 cup cooked couscous 1 tablespoon butter 1 red onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/3 cup raisins 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds 1/2 cup canned chick peas, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup creamy salad dressing 1/4 cup plain yogurt 1 teaspoon ground cumin salt and pepper to taste Place 1 teaspoon butter in a saucepan and melt over medium−low heat. Add 1/2 cup couscous and stir until coated in butter. Add 1 cup water. Bring to boil, reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until all water is absorbed. Season with salt and pepper, set aside to cool. In a salad bowl, combine the couscous, red onion, bell pepper, parsley, raisins, almonds and chick peas. Stir and mix well. Whisk together the salad dressing, yogurt, cumin, salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over salad; stir until well blended, chill and serve. FREE Cookbooks!! Stop Searching, Start Cooking! http://www.e−cookbooks.net Couscous Salad 5 Beef Fajita Salad 1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian dressing 1 teaspoon cumin dash hot pepper sauce 1/2 pound beef for fajitas, strips or chuncks 1/2 cup corn kernels 1/2 cup cooked kidney beans 1/2 cup red onion, sliced 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1 tomato, chopped 6 to 8 cups salad greens 2 cups crushed tortilla chips Combine the cumin, hot pepper sauce and Italian dressing in a small bowl and mix well. Reserve 1/2 cup of the dressing. In a separate bowl, add enough dressing to coat the beef and let marinate for 1 hour. In a hot skillet, fry the beef and cook until done. Allow the beef to cool. In a medium bowl combine the beef with the corn, beans, onions and 1/2 cup of the dressing. Refrigerate for several hours before serving. To serve, toss the beef and vegetable mixture with the salad greens, tomatoes and shredded cheese. Add extra dressing if necessary and top with the crushed tortilla chips. FREE Cookbooks!! Stop Searching, Start Cooking! http://www.e−cookbooks.net Beef Fajita Salad 6 Greek Salad 1 head iceburg lettuce 1 head romaine lettuce 1 lb. plum (roma) tomatoes 6 oz. greek or black olives, sliced 4 oz. sliced radishes 4 oz. feta cheese 2 oz. anchovies (optional) Dressing: 3 oz. olive oil 3 oz. fresh (preferred) lemon juice 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 4 cloves garlic, minced Wash and cut lettuce into 1 1/2" pieces. Slice tomatoes in quarters. Combine lettuce, tomatoes, olives, and radishes in large bowl. Mix dressing ingredients together and then toss with vegetables. Pour out into a shallow serving bowl. Crumble feta cheese over all, and arrange anchovy fillets on top (if desired). FREE Cookbooks!! Stop Searching, Start Cooking! http://www.e−cookbooks.net Greek Salad 7 Chicken Pasta Salad 2 boneless chicken breasts 3/4 cup steak sauce 1 (12 ounce) package fussili or bowtie pasta 2 chicken bouillon cubes 1 medium Vidalia onion, diced 2 avocados, peeled and diced 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1 cup blue cheese or ranch salad dressing Marinate chicken breasts in steak sauce for 15 to 60 minutes. Grill until done and chop into bite−size pieces. In a large pot of boiling water, add the bouillon cubes and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. In a large bowl, combine chicken, pasta, onion, avocados and tomatoes. Add salad dressing, mix and refrigerate until chilled. Stir in additional salad dressing when ready to serve, if desired. FREE Cookbooks!! Stop Searching, Start Cooking! http://www.e−cookbooks.net Chicken Pasta Salad 8 Lentil Salad 1 cup dried lentils 1 cup diced carrots 1 cup diced red onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 cup diced celery 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 cup olive oil In a saucepan combine lentils, carrots, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme. Add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until lentils are tender but not mushy. Drain lentils and vegetables and remove bay leaf. Add olive oil, lemon juice, celery, parsley, salt and pepper. Toss to mix and serve at room temperature. FREE Cookbooks!! Stop Searching, Start Cooking! http://www.e−cookbooks.net Lentil Salad 9 Ham Salad with Hot Peanut Dressing 3/4 pound boneless ham 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup peanut butter 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon reduced−sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon sugar 1 medium cucumber, seeded and thinly sliced 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 6 cups romaine or curly endive, torn 1 head radiccio or Boston lettuce Thinly slice ham and heat briefly in microwave or in skillet over medium heat. Set aside and keep warm. For dressing, combine vegetable oil, peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and sugar in a blender or food processor; blend well. Heat dressing in microwave in glass measuring cup or on stovetop in a small saucepan. Toss cucumber, red onion, romaine and endive together. Arrange salads on individual salad plates as follows: Line plates with radiccio or Boston lettuce, top with tossed vegetables, arrange ham slices atop and spoon over hot dressing. FREE Cookbooks!! Stop Searching, Start Cooking! http://www.e−cookbooks.net Ham Salad with Hot Peanut Dressing 10 Deli Potato Salad 6 to 10 potatoes, boiled, cooled and cut in chunks 3 hard boiled eggs, chopped 1/2 lb. salami, ham, or other favorite deli meat, cut in chunks 3 dill pickles, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 apples, cored and chopped 3 tbsp. mayonnaise 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar salt and fresh ground pepper to taste paprika Mix potatoes, pickles, eggs, apple and onion in a large bowl. Fry salami lightly and drain off excess fat, cool. Stir salami, mayonnaise and seasoning into potato mixture. Chill for 2 hours before serving. Garnish with slivered red and green sweet peppers. FREE Cookbooks!! Stop Searching, Start Cooking! http://www.e−cookbooks.net Deli Potato Salad 11 Mandarin Orange Salad 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup milk 1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce pinch sugar pinch ground white pepper cayenne pepper to taste 3 large heads butter lettuce − torn, washed and dried 1 small Vidalia sweet onion, peeled and sliced into thin rings 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained 6 ounces fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced salt and pepper to taste Prepare the dressing by whisking together the sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, white pepper and cayenne pepper. Store in an air−tight container and refrigerate. Prepare the salad in a large bowl by combining the lettuce, onion, oranges and mushrooms. Add enough dressing to coat and toss. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and add croutons if desired. FREE Cookbooks!! Stop Searching, Start Cooking! http://www.e−cookbooks.net Mandarin Orange Salad 12 Turkey Macaroni Salad 8 ounces fusilli pasta, uncooked 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup yogurt 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper 3 cups (1 pound) cubed, cooked turkey 1 cup chopped celery Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, onions, salt, and white pepper. Gently stir in turkey, pasta, and celery. Cover, and chill until serving time. FREE Cookbooks!! Stop Searching, Start Cooking! http://www.e−cookbooks.net Turkey Macaroni Salad 13 Taco Salad 1 pound lean ground beef 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped or shredded 1 bunch romaine lettuce, chopped 3 large tomatoes, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1 (4 oz.) can jalapeno peppers or 3 to 4 fresh ones, finely chopped 1 (15 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained 1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans, drained 1 (12 oz.) bag shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 2 (14.5 oz.) bags corn tortilla chips, crushed 2 cups Miracle Whip 1 cup ketchup 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix Brown the beef, drain, season with chili powder and set aside to cool. Prepare the dressing by whisking the Miracle Whip, ketchup and taco seasoning mix together in a small bowl. In a large bowl, combine iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, green pepper, red pepper, green onions, jalapeno peppers, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, half of the cheese, half of the crushed chips, dressing and cooled ground beef. Mix well, cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, top the salad with the other half of the cheese and crushed chips. Serve with whole chips on the side. FREE Cookbooks!! Stop Searching, Start Cooking! http://www.e−cookbooks.net Taco Salad 14 Hungarian Cucumber Salad 2−3 cucumbers, sliced 2 teaspoons salt 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1/2 clove garlic, minced 4 fresh green onions, diced 1 cup thick sour cream 1/4 teaspoon paprika Slice cucumbers thinly into bowl; sprinkle with salt, mix. Set aside for 1 hour. Mix vinegar, water, sugar, paprika, white pepper and garlic, and set aside. Squeeze liquid from cucumber slices a few at a time, and place into bowl. Discard liquid. Add vinegar mixture, green onions, and sour cream. Mix and sprinkle additional paprika over top. Chill for 1−2 hours. FREE Cookbooks!! Stop Searching, Start Cooking! http://www.e−cookbooks.net Hungarian Cucumber Salad 15 Golden Corral's Seafood Salad 1 lb. imitation crab meat, shredded 1 cup diced celery 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sliced green onions (with the green too) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3 hard boiled eggs, chopped. Mix all ingredients. Refrigerate for about an hour to allow flavors to blend. Serve either as a salad, on lettuce, or on split croissants. FREE Cookbooks!! Stop Searching, Start Cooking! http://www.e−cookbooks.net Golden Corral's Seafood Salad 16 Strawberry Spinach Salad 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup white vinegar 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon dried minced onion 1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach − chopped, washed and dried 1 quart strawberries, sliced 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds Whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and onion. Refrigerate until chilled. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds. Pour dressing over salad; toss and refrigerate 10−15 minutes before serving. FREE Cookbooks!! Stop Searching, Start Cooking! http://www.e−cookbooks.net Strawberry Spinach Salad 17 Mediterranean Salad 1 medium head romaine lettuce, torn 3 small tomatoes, diced 1 medium cucumber, sliced 1 small green bell pepper, sliced 1 small onion, cut into rings 6 radishes, thinly sliced 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped 1/3 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 garlic clove, minced Salt & pepper 1 teaspoon fresh mint, minced Pita bread halves Combine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, onion, radishes & parsley in a salad bowl. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper & mint. Pour over salad & toss to coat. Serve immediately with warm pita halves. FREE Cookbooks!! Stop Searching, Start Cooking! http://www.e−cookbooks.net Mediterranean Salad 18 Spicy Pecan Salad 1 heart of romaine lettuce red onion 1/8 cup crumbles blue cheese 2 oz. spicy pepper pecans (chopped) 4 teaspoons raspberry vinaigrette (per serving)