Chinese Broccoli Slaw

I got this recipe from my friend Melissa and it is always a hit when I bring it to parties. It is a really good summer salad.

Chinese Broccoli Slaw:

Ingredients:

• 1 bag broccoli slaw, in a bag in the produce department
• 5 green onions, chopped
• 1 cup sunflower kernels
• 1 cup toasted* almonds ( i use the sliced almonds, but you could use slivered also)
• 2 packages chicken-flavored Ramen noodles, crushed

Mix all the above ingredients in a serving bowl

Dressing:

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 2 seasoning packets from the Ramen noodles

Refrigerate dressing and toss with salad right before serving.

*toasting almonds: place almonds in a shallow microwaveable dish and microwave on high for 1 minute, check on almonds and microwavet at 15 second intervals until toasted.

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Carrot Raisin Salad

Shredded carrot, raisins and pineapple tidbits before combined with dressing

reserved pineapple juice

pineapple juice mixed with mayo.

adding the dressing to the carrot mixture

finished product!

Carrot Raisin Salad

Ingredients:

• Small Can Pineapple Tidbits
• 2 Cups Shredded Carrots
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 3 TBSP. mayonnaise

Directions:

Drain pineapples, reserving juice.

Blend the pineapple juice and mayonnaise

Mix all ingredients together

Chill before serving

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Oriental Salad

This photo doesn't do this salad justice. I promise it is delicious--give it a try!

I received this recipe from a neighbor of mine and it is always a huge hit at parties!

Oriental Salad

• 1 Head Iceberg Lettuce, chopped
  
• 3 Green Onions,chopped
  
• 1-3oz container Crunchy Rice Noodles 
  
• Small Package Sliced Almonds-toasted
  
• 4 Tbsp. Sesame Seeds
  
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  

Dressing:

• 4 Tbsp. sugar
  
• 1 tsp. salt
  
• 1/2 c. vegetable oil
  
• 2 Tbsp. white vinegar
  
• 1 tsp. accent (msg)
  

Toss and serve with dressing

If I am bringing this to a party, I will make it ahead of time but not placing the ingredients together. It is best freshly made, otherwise it can get a bit soggy and the lettuce wilts quickly.

This is how I prepare it:

• Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a bowl with a moistened paper towel over it.  This helps keep the lettuce crisp and fresh.
• Place all the items individually in ziploc bags.
  
•  Make the dressing.
  
• Right before serving, toss all ingredients together
  

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