Tantalizing Crab and Tomato Salad
¼ c. fresh lime juice ¼ c. chopped fresh cilantro or parsley 1 T. seeded chopped serrano pepper 1 T. minced garlic Kosher salt ½ c. canola oil ½ c. diced red bell pepper ½ c. diced yellow bell pepper…
Unique Jalapeno Popper Potato Salad
UNIQUE JALAPENO POPPER POTATO SALAD 3 lbs. Russet potatoes, chopped Kosher salt 6 slices good quality bacon 2 c. shredded cheddar cheese 1 c. Miracle Whip or mayo ¼ c. chopped pickled jalapenos, plus 2 T. of the brine…
Dreamy-Creamy Macaroni Salad
DREAMY-CREAMY MACARONI SALAD ½ (16-oz.) package elbow macaroni ¾ c. mayo 1 T. apple cider vinegar 1 T. Dijon mustard 1 t. kosher salt 1 t. black paper 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 pt. assorted grape tomatoes, halved ½…
Tastiest Mashed Potatoes
TASTIEST MASHED POTATOES3 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1” chunksKosher salt10 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half1 stick butter, sliced into tablespoons, plus more to butter baking dish8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, cubed, room temp1 c. sour…
Guilt-Free Green Goddess Pasta Salad
GUILT-FREE GREEN GODDESS PASTA SALAD1 lb. Gemelli Pasta (or your favorite)1 (6.35-oz.) jar basil pesto½ c. mayoSea salt/black pepper to taste2 c. frozen peas, cook according to package directions2 c. steamed asparagus, chopped1 ½ c. chickpeas, drained and rinsed¾ c…
Anytime Lemon-Orzo Salad with Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes
ANYTIME LEMON-ORZO SALAD WITH ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND TOMATOES2 c. cherry tomatoes1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1” pieces4 T. olive oil, divided1 c. orzo½ c. chopped red onion½ c. shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano¼ c. chopped parsley¼ c. toasted pine nutsZest of…
Spicy-Sweet Charred Collards Slaw
SPICY-SWEET CHARRED COLLARDS SLAW½ c. canola oil1/3 c. apple cider vinegar1/3 c. firmly packed light brown sugar1 T. kosher salt1 T. dry mustard1 t. crushed red pepper1 lb. shredded stemmed collard greens1 (12-oz.) pkg. coleslaw mix1 red bell pepper, thinly…
Flavorful German Cucumber Salad
FLAVORFUL GERMAN CUCUMBER SALAD2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced½ onion, thinly sliced1 t. salt½ c. sour cream2 T. white sugar2 T. white vinegar1 t. dried dill1 t. dried parsley1 t. paprika On a platter, spread cucumbers and onions. Season with salt…
To-Die-For Corn Salad
TO DIE FOR CORN SALADDRESSING:½ c. Miracle Whip or Mayo½ c. McIlhenny Tabasco Spicy Mayo½ c. sour cream¼ c. whole milk¼ c. buttermilk1 t. onion powder1 T. minced garlic2 T. lemon juice1 T. fresh dillSalt/pepper to tasteSALAD:Corn kernels from 4-6…
Tasty Pea and Cucumber Salad
TASTY PEA AND CUCUMBER SALAD¾ c. plain Greek yogurt2 T. white wine vinegar2 T. olive oil¼ t. red pepper flakes or to tasteSalt/black pepper to taste1 (10-oz.) pkg. frozen peas, thawed4 baby cucumbers, sliced¾ c. sliced radishes½ c. chopped dill½…