Calling All Salad Recipes

Here's my latest favorite quick salad:

Mixed greens (any kind you like) I like baby spinach and romaine

Add some chopped onions, grape tomatoes and grated cheese (cheddar or Jack work best)

For the dressing mix together ranch dressing and some good salsa,

Salt and pepper to taste.

Top with broken blue corn tortilla chips.

More good recipes! Yum! Keep 'em coming, folks!

It is fall! Why not start eating those apples .

Strawberry-Apple Salsa Salad

1 pt. strawberries, sliced
1 medium McIntosh apple, chopped
1 medium Granny Smith apple, chopped
2 Tbsp. sliced green onions
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
3/4 cup KRAFT Light Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing
6 cups torn spinach leaves or romaine lettuce

TOSS strawberries with apples, onions, cilantro and dressing in large bowl. Let stand 15 min.

ADD spinach just before serving; mix lightly.
(SaladCenter.com)

If you want to avoid the high fructose corn syrup, EDTA and processed oils in commercial brand dressing you can easily (and cheaply) make your own:

RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

1/2 c. raspberry vinegar
1/4 tsp. each salt & pepper
4 tsp. sugar
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped (2 tsp.)
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. Dijon style mustard

Combine all the ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate in a container with a tight fitting lid. Will keep for months. Makes 1/2 cup.


I would also suggest adding toasted sliced almonds or walnuts to the salad for a little protein.