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Grilled Chicken Cesar Pasta Salad

By Butterflygirl558
Toss all of the ingredients into a large bowl, then mix in the dressing and enjoy
- 3 c chicken roughly chopped
- 1/2 box penne
- 4 c romaine chopped
- 1 cucumber cubed
- 1/4 c fresh basil sliced
- 1/4 c green onions sliced
- 2 c cherry tomatoes diced
- 1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
- caesar salad dressing (homemade or storebought)
Grandma's Caesar Salad

By MPozzobon
This Caesar Salad recipe is made extra special with the addition of Worcestershire sauce!
- 1 large head romaine lettuce
- 1 halved garlic clove
- 1/3 cup oil (75ml)
- 1 cup french bread cubes with crusts removed
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 tsp dry mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 anchovy filets (drained and chopped)
- 1 egg
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (half a lemon)
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
Fennel Salad

By Bourbon Barrel Foods, Bourbon Barrel Foods
Mixed together fennel, onion, and arugula
- 1 large fennel bulb, chopped very thinly
- 1/2 onion, chopped very thinly
- 2-3 c arugula
- lemon juice from one lemon
- 3 TBS extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 TBS Bourbon Smoked Pepper
- 1 TBS Bourbon Smoked Salt
- Small piece of fresh parmesan reggiano
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Caprese Style Quinoa Salad

By Winelady Cooks, WineLady Cooks - Sharing Life's Simple Pleasures
Quinoa is a healthy, protein rich, low glycemic grain that can be prepared as you would any rice dish
- 1 clove chopped garlic
- 1 TBLS. grapeseed oil (or canola oil)
- 1 cup quinoa - cooked according to package directions
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 TBLS. chopped parsley
- 1 TBLS. chopped basil
- 1 small mozzarella cut in cubes
- 1 pint of grape tomatoes cut in half
- Drizzle of olive oil & Balsamic vinegar
- salt & pepper to taste
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

By Aquafish
Mix together all ingredients EXCEPT for the dressing
- 3 cups grilled chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
- ½ box penne pasta, cooked and cooled
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce, cut into small pieces
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 bottle Caesar salad dressing
Asian Chicken Salad

By cdanyell214
Cook noodles according to package and then drain
- 1 Pack Chicken Ramen Soup
- 3 Cups Shredded Cabbage
- 2 Cups Breaded Chicken Breasts
- 1/2 Cup Shredded Carrots
- 1/2 Cup Finely Diced Green Peppers
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Onions
- 1/4 cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1 1/2 TBSP Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 TBSP Soy Sauce
- 1/2 TSP Ginger
Chicken Salad with celery and relish

By Csmith
Shred boiled chicken with fork
- 1 whole chicken - boiled
- 1 1/2 c. miracle whip
- 3 tbsp. sweet pickle relish
- 1/3 c. finely chopped celery
- 2 tbsp. diced onion
Vegetaroa, Tahini Quinoa Salad

By Gourmandize Gluten- Free Guru, Healthy Eating And Living
Gluten-free and nut-free, a delicious summer salad!
- Salad:
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 pint of cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 1 avocado
- 4 green onions
- 1 can of black beans
- 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
- Dressing:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup parsley, chopped
- juice of 1.5 lemons
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup tahini
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- cup tamari
Umami salad!

By Sydney Powell
Wonderful as salad or a bigger entre!! Delicious Asian crunchy sweet and savory dish
- 1 cup dry Mr Noodles with flavour packet ( any flavour, I like chicken)
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup cranberries
- 1/4 cup sesame noodles
- Lg pkg baby spinach
- Sm pkg soy beans
- 2 cup -Shredded carrots, celery and daikon radish
- 1 cup diced red pepper
- SAUCE:
- 1/2 cup soya sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin
- 1/4 cup oJ
- Seasoning packet - me noodle
- Salt
- Pepper
- Rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbl spn of lime juice
- 1 tsp dry kerns mustard
- 2 tbl sp chopp garlic
- 1/4 cup sugar
- *chicken or steak optional
Kale and Quinoa Salad

By cinder
Cook quinoa: pour water and quinoa into a pot, cook for 12 minutes or until all the water being absorbed, let it st
- quinoa 1 cup
- kale
- water 2 cups
- sun dried tomato
- nuts
- raisins
- ham
- oliver oil
- lemon
- brown sugar
- basil and rosemary
- sea salt
- mustard(optional)
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Ahi Tuna Red Quinoa Salad
- Garlic -2 cloves
- Red onion-1/4 cup
- Fennel bulb-1/4 cup
- Apple cider vinegar- 4tbs
- Salt-to taste
- Black pepper- to taste
- Red quinoa 1 cup
- Water 2 cups
- Oil- as needed
- Ahi tuna
- Sesame oil- 1 tablespoon
- Sesame seeds white -as needed
- Kale - 1 bunch
- Heat of Palm - 1 stick
- Avocado- one
- Red wine Vinegar- 3 table spoons
- Lemon juice - 2 tsp
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Dad's Potato Salad
- 6-8 large russet potatoes
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 cup finely chopped celery
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 hard boiled eggs
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