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- (submitted by Linda Barker, Mt. Pleasant, TN)
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- 2 lbs. grapes (whole, seedless)
2 cups chopped pecans
1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonaise
3 Tablespoons sugar
Mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonaise & sugar well. Fold in
nuts & grapes, chill.
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Berry Delicious Summer Salad
- 8 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola or blue cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped and toasted pecans
- Bottled vinaigrette
Toss together first 4 ingredients; drizzle with desired amount of
vinaigrette, tossing gently to coat. Serves
6.
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Minty Mixed Melon
Fruit Salad
- 1 large cantaloupe, chopped
- 1 medium honeydew melon, chopped
- 1/2 small watermelon, chopped (2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons honey
Mix all ingredients in glass or plastic bowl.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled.
Makes 12 servings.
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Broccoli Salad with
Red Onions and Almonds
6 cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets
3/4 cup chopped red onion
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons milk
4 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon coarse grain brown mustard
12 red onion rings
In a large saucepan, cook broccoli, covered in a small amount of boiling,
lightly salted water for 2 1/2 minutes. Drain well. Cool. In a large bowl
combine broccoli, onion, and almonds.
For dressing combine mayonnaise, sour cream, cheese, lemon juice, milk, basil,
and mustard. Pour dressing over broccoli mixture, gently toss. Cover and chill
for 2 hours. Garnish with red onion rings. Serves 8.
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Tossed Tortellini Salad with Ham
1 9-ounce package refrigerated
cheese-filled tortellini
6 cups bite-size pieces mixed salad greens
1 cup fully cooked ham, cut into 1-inch strips
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup smoked whole almonds
2 medium carrots, sliced
1/2 cup Ranch Dressing
Cook and drain tortellini, as directed on package. Rinse with cold water and
drain. Toss tortellini and remaining ingredients, except dressing, in a large
serving dish. Serve with dressing. Makes 4 servings.
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