Salad Ideas

Salad is one of my favorite foods, and I am always looking for ways to spruce it up. I thought I would share a couple of my preferred additions:

*Mix some chopped cilantro into your greens. This gives a zesty flare to your salad. If desired, toss in some chopped avocado as well.

*Toss fresh mint leaves into your greens. This makes an ordinary salad especially tasty.

Oriental Salad

I LOVE this recipe for a side dish or contribution to a shared meal. I also often add strips of broiled or rotisserie chicken to make it a main dish. I got this recipe from Pam Griffis, one of my *favorite* cooks. The only change I made is that I like to toast the almonds in adition to the noodles.

Oriental Salad

COMBINE:
1 lb. cole slaw (or plain shredded cabbage)
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1 bundle of green onions

TOAST:
2 packages of oriental flavored Ramen noodles, crushed
1/2 cup slivered almonds

FOR DRESSING, MIX:
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
2/3 cup oil
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 packs of seasoning from Ramen noodle packages

Right before serving, whisk dressing well and then combine all 3 elements.