Grape & Broccoli Salad

6 cups fresh broccoli florets
6 green onions, sliced
1 cup diced celery
1 cup green grapes
1 cup seedless, red grapes
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sugar
1 Tbls. cider vinegar
1/2 lb. sliced bacon, cooked & crumbled
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Combine broccoli, onions, celery & grapes. Whisk the mayo, sugar & vinegar, pour over broccoli & toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Add bacon & almonds just before serving.

Grilled Chicken and Penne Caesar Salad

Romaine Lettuce
Grilled Chicken (cut into bite size pieces)
Penne Pasta
Tomatoes
Green Onion
Fresh Parsley (approx 1/4 cup chopped)
Fresh Basil (approx 1/4 cup chopped)
Salt & Pepper
Caesar Dressing
Parmesan or Feta Cheese

Mix together, chill & enjoy!

Ramen Noodle Salad

1 pkg. precut coleslaw greens
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1-2 pkgs. ramen noodles chicken flavor
3 Tbsp. Sugar
2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup oil

In salad bowl, put coleslaw, chopped green onions, sunflower seeds and crushed ramen noodles (save seasoning packet for dressing mixture) and toss together. In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients; sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, oil, and seasoning packet. Mix well. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss again. Serves 12.

Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad

3 c. (about 12oz) skinned, shredded chicken breast
3 c. penne pasta
2 c. thinly sliced romaine lettuce
1&1/2 c. tomato
1/2 c. thinly sliced fresh basil
1/2 c. chopped green onion
1/3 c. fat-free caesar dressing
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
4 oz crumbled feta cheese
1 garlic clove, minced

Combine in large bowl and toss well.

Spinach Salad

Salad:

2 bunches fresh spinach
1 small head lettuce
1 purple onion, cut in rings
3/4 lb. bacon, crumbled
3/4 lb. swiss cheese, cubed
1 c. cottage cheese
1 c. craisins

Dressing:
3/4 tsp. poppy seed
1/3 c. white vinegar
3/4 c. oil
1/3 c. sugar
3/4 Tbs. grated onion
3/4 tsp. salt
1/3 tsp. mustard

Mix in blender. Toss w/salad just before serving.