Baby Blue Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Sweet and Spicy Pecans
Print Baby Blue Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Sweet and Spicy Pecans Author: Jan Tilley Type: Salad Ingredients ¼ cup sugar + 2 tablespoons 1 cup warm water ½ cup coarsely chopped pecans 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon chili powder ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper ½ cup balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons honey 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 small shallots, minced ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon...
Read MoreFresh Green Bean Salad w/Blue Cheese & Toasted Walnuts
Print Fresh Green Bean Salad w/Blue Cheese & Toasted Walnuts Type: Salad Ingredients 1 pound fresh green beans 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon vegetable oil ½ cup diced red onion 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind ½ cup crumbled low fat blue cheese ¼ cup chopped walnuts, toasted Instructions Wash green beans; trim ends, and remove strings Bring ½ cup water to a boil in a large saucepan; add beans. Cover, reduce heat to low,...
Read MoreAsparagus Chicken Salad
Print Asparagus Chicken Salad Ingredients 1 pound fresh asparagus 3 Italian marinated chicken breasts, cooked and cubed 3 cups Romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces ¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted 1½ tablespoons raisins 1 red apple, unpeeled ¾ cup light sour cream ¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola or blue cheese 1 tablespoon lemon juice ¼ teaspoon each garlic powder and black pepper Instructions Snap off ends of asparagus, cook covered...
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