Derry's Recipes: Salads

Broccoli Salad

Category: Salad

Labor: Moderate

	1 cup roasted peanuts
	1 cup raisins
	2 bunches broccoli (tops only)
	1 lb. crumbled bacon
	1 medium onion, optional

DRESSING

	1 cup mayonnaise
	2 Tbs white vinegar
	2 Tbs sugar

Mix salad ingredients together, then stir in dressing before serving. (Peanuts will become soft if dressing is added too soon.)

Chicken Salad

Category: Salad

Labor: Moderate

	3-4 chicken breasts (cooked)
	1/2 cup mayonnaise
	1/8 tsp curry powder
	1 tsp soy sauce
	Sliced green grapes (1 1/2-2 cups)

	1 cup chopped celery
	1 can pineapple tidbits
	1 cup raisins
	1 cup slivered almonds

Amounts of ingredients can be varied according to your taste. Mix all ingredients, except for almonds. Chill salad before serving. Do not add almonds until salad is ready to be served.

Salad can be served alone, or on bread, rolls, croissants, etc.

Oriental Chicken Salad

Category: Salad

Labor: Moderate

	1 pkg chicken flavored Top Ramen
	1 Tbs sugar
	1/2 cup oil
	1 tsp salt
	1/2 tsp pepper
	1/8 tsp five spice

	2-3 Tbs rice vinegar
	2 cups chicken
	2 Tbs sesame seeds
	2 oz. slivered almonds
	1/2 head cabbage
	2 green onions

Combine ramen seasoning packet with other dressing ingredients. Shake well, and let stand overnight.
Crumble ramen noodles in bowl, add remaining ingredients and dressing. Toss well.
Serve with fresh melons and pineapple slices.

** (When doubled, use 3 Tbs sugar, 5 Tbs rice vinegar, 1/4 tsp five spice)

Whistlin' Jack's Dinner Salad

Category: Salad

Labor: Moderate

1 bunch Romaine leaf lettuce
5-6 large carrots
1 bunch broccoli
Hidden Valley Ranch dressing (from dry packet)**

1 large tomato
1 bunch cauliflower
1/2 pkg cooked round pasta

Cook pasta according to directions. Rinse and cool.
Cut vegetables into generous portions, even finger-sized
Mix with pasta and ranch dressing.

** (Using the Light mayo will decrease calories & fat)