Bowtie Chicken Ceaser Salad

This is a simple, yet delicious salad!

1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped
Caesar salad dressing (about 1/4 c., but really it's to taste)
Bowtie pasta (cooked to al dente, drained and cooled)
**Marinated chicken, cooled and cubed (see below)
Cherry tomatoes
Mushrooms, sliced
Olives, sliced
Croutons
Parmesan cheese

Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl. Top with additional parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.


This is such an easy marinated chicken recipe. One of my very favorites actually! Tastes great with salad or just by itself.







**Marinated Chicken

4 chicken breasts
1 pkg Good Seasons Italian dressing
1/2 c. olive oil
1/4 c. balsamic vinegar

*Combine all ingredients in a Ziploc bag. Marinate overnight. Grill or bake at 425 degrees for 20-25 min.

Cilantro Chicken Salad

Marinade for chicken:

1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup mayo
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped fine
1 pkg ranch dressing mix
4 Tbs salsa Verde (green salsa)
2 cloves garlic pressed
1/2 t Tabasco sauce
juice of one lime
put in a blender

Reserve some for dressing!

Pour marinade over chicken, 3-4 breasts
In heavy skillet add 1 Tbs oil and saute until cooked.
Shred the chicken on cutting board and place back in skillet.

Lime Rice

1 Cup uncooked rice (not instant)
1 t butter
2 cloves garlic, pressed
zest of half a lime
juice of half a lime
1 T chopped cilantro (if desired)
2 Cups chicken broth

Boil broth with all ingredients, then add rice when boiling.
Reduce to simmer and cook 15-20 minutes.

You MUST use the uncooked tortillas, they are the absolute best.
Just place in medium skillet and cook on both sides. They are chewy and delicious.

To assemble the salad, place tortilla shell in a bowl then fill with rice, Romaine lettuce, chicken, tortilla chips and dressing.
Thanks for the recipe Ash!
Thanks Ash for the great recipe!

Spagetti Salad

22 oz. spaghetti, cooked and cooled

Salad Supreme or Mrs. Dash

Diced cucumber

Diced radishes

Pepperoni (if desired)

Diced onion

Diced red and green peppers

1 chopped tomato

1 cup cubed Mozzarella Cheese

16 and 8 oz. Zesty Italian salad dressing

Mix spaghetti, 16 ounce Zesty Italian and Salad Supreme to taste. Chill overnight. Add vegetables and enough Zesty Italian Salad dressing for desired taste. Chill.

Chicken Oriental Salad

Salad:
1 pkg. Slivered almonds, lightly toasted
2 pkg. pork ramen
Green onion, chopped (to taste)
1 bag coleslaw
1-2 chicken breast, cooked and shredded
Teriyaki marinade (Any kind works, but I use Lawry's teriyaki with Pineapple)

Dressing:
1/3 cup of oil
1/4 cup of sugar
2 pkg. Pork Ramen seasoning
1 teaspoon of Red Wine Vinegar

Boil the chicken in the teriyaki sauce and 1-2 cups of water. Shred or dice when cooked. Mix the coleslaw, chicken, green onion and almonds together.
Crush the Ramen noodles and mix into the salad.
Mix together dressing ingredients thoroughly, then toss with salad. Refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.

Bowtie Chicken Pasta Salad

Salad:
1 small bag of Baby Spinach
1 (8oz) Bow tie Pasta
2-4 teaspoons Sesame Seeds
3-4 Chicken Breast (heavily seasoned with Lemon Pepper)
1 package of honey roasted almonds

Dressing:
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup of sugar
1/2 cup Corn Syrup
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of sesame seeds
3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Cook pasta and mix together salad ingredients. Prepare dressing and add just before serving.

Applebee's Oriental Chicken Salad

Salad:
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup corn flake crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast half
oil for frying
3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup red cabbage
1 cup Napa cabbage
1/2 carrot, julienned or shredded
1 green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
1/3 cup chow mein noodles

Dressing:
3 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Grey Poupon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
Prepare dressing ingredients by mixing in a small bowl. Refrigerate while
preparing salad.

Cut each chicken breast into 5 strips. In one bowl, beat egg with milk.
In another bowl, combine flour with corn flake crumbs, salt and pepper.
Preheat oil over medium heat.
Dip individual chicken pieces in egg mixture and then roll in the flour
mixture. Fry chicken until browned, drain and set aside.
Prepare salad by tossing the chopped romaine with the chopped red
cabbage, Napa cabbage, and carrots. Sprinkle sliced green onion on top of
the lettuce. Sprinkle almonds over the salad, then the chow mein noodles.
Cut the chicken into small chunks. Place the chicken onto the salad
forming a pile in the middle. Serve with salad dressing on the side

Dorito Salad

Cook 1-2 lbs. ground beef (salt &pepper).
In large Tupperware bowl, add:
2 bags Iceberg Lettuce salad mix
Chopped Red (or green) Onion
Diced Tomatoes
Grated Cheddar Cheese
Chopped Olives
1-2 cans Kidney Beans
Chopped cucumber

Cooked Ground Beef
Crushed Doritos
Toss and serve with homemade Ranch Dressing.

Serve immediately. Leftovers go soggy!
(I usually leave out the kidney beans, but you can add a leave out to your families taste.)

Quick & Easy Broccoli Salad

2-3 heads broccoli, cut into small pieces
1/2 purple onion cut into smal pieces
1 cup craisins
1 cup crumbled bacon
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Mix in bowl, then stir in the following dressing:
1 cup mayo
1/2 cup sugar
2 T. white vinegar

Refrigerate before and after serving.