Strawberry Jello Salad
August 31, 2008
How about some jello as a sidedish instead of dessert? Of course this simple side could go either way. Its a great way to combine strawberries, jello and various fruits into a fruity side salad.
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INGREDIENTS:
*1 cup water boiling
*1 6-ounce package strawberry jello
*1 10-ounce package frozen strawberries partially thawed
*2 bananas small, mashed
*1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple undrained
*1/2 cup sour cream
*Lettuce leaves
*Additional Sour cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
In a medium saucepan pour boiling water over gelatin. Stir over medium heat until gelatin is dissolved; remove from heat. Add strawberries and stir until thawed. Add bananas and pineapple. Pour half of the mixture into a 6-cup mold; cover and chill until set but not firm. Reserve remaining gelatin mixture at room temperature.
When refrigerated gelatin sets, fold sour cream into reserved gelatin and pour into mold. Cover and chill until firm.
Unmold onto a chilled plate. Garnish with lettuce and optional sour cream.
Easy Seven Layer Salad Recipe
August 31, 2008
What I love about this seven layer salad is how easy it is to prepare the day before. At meal time I just pull it out of the fridge and serve.
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INGREDIENTS:
* 3 cups torn iceberg lettuce
* 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
* 1/4 cup chopped onions
* 1/4 cup chopped celery
* 1/4 cup chopped green peppers
* 1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
* 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
* 2 ounces shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
* 2 slices bacon, cooked crisp, drained and crumbled
* 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
DIRECTIONS:
Layer the lettuce and the rest of the vegetables in a large bowl. Combine the mayonnaise and yogurt and pour it over the layers. Top with the cheese, bacon and eggs.
Cover your 7 layer salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.
Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe
August 31, 2008
This dressing goes well with virtually any green salad and as a dip with raw veggies, tofu and of course chicken nuggests. Tastes best when chilled before serving.
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INGREDIENTS:
* 1/2 cup honey
* 1 teaspoon sea salt
* 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
* 3 Tablespoons prepared mustard
* 3 Tablespoons onions, chopped
* 1/2 cup water
* 1 1/2 cups sesame oil (not toasted)
DIRECTIONS:
Place honey, salt, vinegar, mustard, onions, and water in blender and blend. Add sesame oil in slowly while mixing.
