Archive for the ‘Salads’ Category
October 5th, 2009 | 
Author: This one is really yummy! I had it for lunch today. Saying goodbye to summer and hello to fall. I thought this was a a good recipe to end the summer season with. I’ve also tried a smoothie version of this. 
Ingredients
1 container fat free strawberry flavored activia yogurt
5 med strawberries
1 small banana
8 seedless grapes
Directions
Wash and cut up the fruit in small bite-sized pieces. Put fruit in small mixing bowl. Add the container of yogurt and mix together with spoon.
Enjoy!
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Ingredients
2 servings
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, chopped
romaine lettuce
spinach greens
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 small tomato, chopped
cucumber slices
shaved carrots
1/2 cup low fat shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp light italian wishbone dressing
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Thoroughly wash chicken. Spray a small amount of cooking spray onto grill. Season chicken lightly with salt and pepper and place on grill. Cook for approximately 45 minutes, (cooking time can vary depending on what type of grill you have). Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Thoroughly wash romaine lettuce and spinach greens, put into large bowl. Toss all ingredients except for a small portion of the chicken and cheese. Mix well. Top with shredded cheese and remaining chicken.
This dish was my dinner last night, very tasty. 
Ambrosia Salad (My Sister-In-Law’s Recipe)
Ingredients
2 cups shredded coconut
1 8oz container whipped cream, thawed
1 11oz can madarin oranges, drained
3 apples, peeled and chopped
3 bananas, sliced
1 8oz can pineapple chunks, drained
1 10oz jar maraschino cherries, drained
3 cups miniature marshmallows
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the whipped cream, coconut, chopped nuts (if desired), apples, pineapple, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, and cherries. Mix together well and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes.
Important Tip: Wait until right before serving to peel and add the bananas to help preserve them from turning brown.
Enjoy!
Ingredients
1 head iceberg lettuce
2 baked skinless chicken breasts, chopped
2 small red apples, thinly sliced
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup red bell peppers, chopped
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
8 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
salad dressing of your choice
Directions
Clean and chop up lettuce. Bake chicken breasts in covered baking dish @300 degrees F for 45 minutes. Cut up into chunks.
Combine ingredients. Mix well and top with salad dressing of your choice.
Enjoy!
Ingredients
1 can crushed pineapple, drained
1 container Cool Whip
1 pt cottage cheese
1 pkg strawberry jello
Directions
Mix all ingredients together. May mix by hand or beater. Keeps well in refrigerator.
Enjoy!
