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Cold Turkey Salad

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Chill Time: 1 hour

What You Need:

  • 4 cups cooked turkey meat
  • 1 large celery stalk
  • 3/4 cup red seedless grapes
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 large iceberg lettuce leaves or choice of bread (optional)

What You Do:

  1. Chop turkey meat into small pieces.
  2. Cut red grapes in half.
  3. Chop celery into small pieces.
  4. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl, blending thoroughly.
  5. Chill for one hour and serve on lettuce leaves or on bread as sandwiches.


Chilled Gazpacho Salad

Servings: 6 side-dishes or 4 main courses

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Chill Time: 2 hours

What You Need:

  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 1 medium cucumber, cut into small pieces
  • 3 medium tomatoes, cut into small pieces
  • 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup salad oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • dash of hot pepper sauce (optional)
  • croutons (optional)

What You Do:

  1. Combine vegetables and parsley in a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Make dressing by combining all remaining ingredients (except croutons) in a covered jar.
  3. Shake dressing well and pour over salad. Toss to coat.
  4. Cover and chill for 2 hours.
  5. Garnish with croutons (if desired) before serving.

Fast Caesar Salad

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

What You Need:

  • 1 bag romaine lettuce
  • 1/3 cup of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
  • 2 teaspoons anchovy paste (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard
  • ground pepper (to taste)
  • 1 cup garlic-flavored croutons
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound cooked shrimp (optional)
  • 1 pound cooked chicken breast pieces (optional)

What You Do:

  1. Mix oil, anchovy paste, lemon juice, Worchestershire sauce, mustard, and pepper in a medium-sized salad bowl.
  2. Add romaine lettuce and toss until coated.
  3. Add cooked shrimp or chicken if desired.
  4. Garnish with croutons and grated cheese.
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