kara's kitchen 101

new recipes, old recipes, and my thoughts...

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Since I'm on a Salad Theme this month...

Debbie Marsh's (Mimi) Gergie Salad

1 head lettuce
4 green onions
6-8 slices bacon, crumbled
3 oz. toasted (sliced) almonds
4 t. sesame seeds
1/2 c. chinese noodles
Mix crunchies together and cover in dressing right before serving.
Dressing:
4 T. sugar
1 T. salt
1/4 t. pepper
1/2 c. salad oil
6 T. white vinegar(mix and shake)

"Enjoy! Recipe is from Albq. New Mexico!" ~ Debbie

CUCUMBER SALAD
1 c. plain yogurt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 T. dried mint
1 T. dried parsley
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced
Garnish: fresh mint sprig
Stir together yogurt and next 5 ingredients.
Add cucumbers and toss.
Garnish if desired.

ORANGE-BERRY SALAD
Given to me by Grandmama Marsh a few years ago.
8 servings
1 (lloz) can mandarin oranges
2 (3 oz) pkgs. strawberry or raspberry jello
1 (16oz) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 c. pecan piecesmint sprigs

Drain oranges, reserving juice. Add water to make 3 cups. Pour into a large sauce pan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in gelatin until disolved. Cover and refrigerate until partially set. Fold oranges, cranberry sauce and nuts into gelatin. Pour into lightly oiled 6 c. ringmold. Cover and refrigerate until frim. Garnish w/ mint. Serve with chilled dressing, sprinkled with zest and a piece of mint.

On the side: 1/2 c. prepared Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing2 T. orange juice1 t. grated orange zest (reserve some for garnish)whipped cream

No comments: