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Crab, mango and avocado salad

29 Mar

15 minutes to prepare, Serves 6

  • 1 medium ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled, stoned and diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 pack (145 g) Watercress, Spinach and Rocket Salad
  • 260 g fresh crab meat

Mix the mango, avocado and mint together in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the lime zest and juice, olive oil and chilli, and season to taste.

Arrange the salad leaves on 6 plates and spoon the mango and avocado mixture over the top. Divide the crab meat between the plates, drizzle with the dressing and serve.


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Cherry Salad

30 Aug

Cherry Salad

1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 (9 ounce) carton Cool Whip?
1 large can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup pecans
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup cherry pie filling
1 cup coconut

Whip sweetened condensed milk and Cool Whip? together until stiff. Chill for 1 1/2 hours.

Fold in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate.

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Pepperoni Pasta Salad

29 Aug

Pepperoni Pasta Salad

1 (16 ounce) bag frozen broccoli, red peppers,
    onions and mushrooms mix
2 cups cooked macaroni
1 (3 ounce) packaged thinly sliced pepperoni
1/4 to 1/2 cup peppercorn or ranch salad dressing

Cook vegetables according to package directions; drain.

Combine vegetables and macaroni in a large bowl. Chill.

Toss with pepperoni and dressing. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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Pizza Pasta Salad

28 Aug

Pizza Pasta Salad

Posted by kdipaolo at recipegoldmine.com 6/7/01 8:51:11 pm

1 pound Rotini, Twists or Spirals, uncooked
3 ounces sliced pepperoni (about 3/4 cup)
4 ounces sliced Provolone cheese (about 1 cup)
12 cherry tomatoes (about 1 1/2 cups), halved
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup non-fat Italian salad dressing
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 green bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed,
    sliced into rings
2 1/2 rounds (7-inch) pita bread

Prepare pasta according to package directions.

While pasta is cooking, cut pepperoni slices into fourths and slice the Provolone cheese into matchstick-size pieces. Place in a large bowl. Add cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, Italian dressing, Italian seasoning and garlic.

When pasta is done, drain and rinse with cold water. Drain again. Add pasta to cheese mixture and mix well. Quarter the pita bread rounds and place around a large platter. Top with pasta salad and garnish with green pepper rings.

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Broccoli, Bacon And Raisin Salad

27 Aug

Broccoli, Bacon and Raisin Salad

Posted by sylverspring at recipegoldmine.com 5/11/02 10:15:54 am

Try this wonderful salad!

1 bunch broccoli, washed, drained and broken into florets
1/2 cup hulled sunflower seeds
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped, red onion
1 pound bacon, fried crisp and crumbled

Dressing
3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar

Fry the bacon and crumble. Mix all ingredients, except the dressing, in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix dressing ingredients and pour over salad ingredients. Toss and mix well so everything is coated.

Chill.

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Cranberry Waldorf Salad

27 Aug

Cranberry Waldorf Salad

2 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup apples, peeled and diced
1 cup grape halves
1 cup orange sections
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Wash cranberries and chop coarsely. Add sugar and let set overnight in refrigerator.

Combine cranberries, apples, grapes, oranges and nuts. Toss lightly. Top with a ribbon of Chantilly Dressing.

Chantilly Dressing
4 tablespoons whipped cream
2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
1/4 cup mayonnaise

Mix thoroughly.

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Bacon-swiss Tossed Salad

27 Aug

Bacon-Swiss Tossed Salad

Posted by kdipaolo at recipegoldmine.com 7/10/01 3:31:50 pm

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups mixed salad greens
1 medium red onion, sliced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
8 ounces sliced Swiss cheese, julienne
1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, salt and pepper.

In a large salad bowl, layer a third of the greens and a third of the mayonnaise mixture, onion, peas and cheese. Repeat the layers twice. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Just before serving, add the bacon and toss.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

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Palace Court Salad

26 Aug

Palace Court Salad

This is an original from the Garden Court of the venerable Palace Hotel in San Francisco.

1 pound fresh crab meat or
    cooked and shelled small shrimp
2 cups diced celery
1 tablespoon minced onion
1/2 to 1 cup mayonnaise
2 large tomatoes, sliced thickly
6 large cooked artichoke bottoms
1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
3 hardboiled eggs, finely chopped

In a bowl combine the crab or shrimp, celery and onion. Add just enough mayonnaise to bind the ingredients together. Set aside. On each plate place a thick slice of tomato, put an artichoke bottom on it, then the crab or shrimp mixture. Circle each mound with some shredded lettuce and garnish with chopped egg. Serve with Louis Dressing or Green Goddess Dressing on the side.

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Easter Bunny Salad

26 Aug

Easter Bunny Salad

Lettuce
1 can pear halves
Whole cloves
Almond halves
Cottage cheese

Put a lettuce leaf on a plate. Lay half a pear on lettuce flat side down. And place a clove on each side of the narrow part of the pear for eyes (2 cloves). And two almond halves for the ears. And 1 teaspoon cottage cheese for a tail.

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Chipotle Cole Slaw

26 Aug

Chipotle Cole Slaw

1/2 head green cabbage, shredded
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
2 tablespoons fresh dill
1 tablespoon dill seed
1/2 tablespoon chipotle powder
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Salt and ground pepper

Combine cabbage, peppers, dill, chipotle powder and mayonnaise in a large bowl and toss well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.

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