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    • Yummiest Grilled Chicken Salad

      Yummiest Grilled Chicken Salad
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      Place the chicken in a glass dish.In a bowl, whisk together all the marinade ingredients and pour the marinade over the chicken.Marinate, covered, for at least 3 hours or ideally overnight in the refrigerator.Grill the chicken or place under a broiler, turning the pieces until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side.Discard the marinade.Cut the grilled chicken into bite-size strips and place...

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    • Yummy Apple Salad

      Yummy Apple Salad
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      Drain pineapple, reserving juice.Set the pineapple aside.Place juice in a saucepan; add butter, sugar and lemon juice.Bring to a boil.Combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth.Add to the saucepan, stirring constantly.Return to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.Chill.Stir in mayonnaise.In a large bowl, combine pineapple, apples, grapes, poppy seeds and cooked dressing.Fold in pecans jus...

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    • Yummy Fruit 'n' Pasta Salad

      Yummy Fruit 'n' Pasta Salad
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      Cook sugar, salt, eggs, flour and pineapple juice until thick and bubbly, cool.When cooked mixture is fully cooled, pour over pasta.Mix well, cover and store in fridge overnight.In the morning, add fruit, Cool Whip and marshmallows.Mix well.

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    • Yummy Orange Gelatin Salad

      Yummy Orange Gelatin Salad
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      In a saucepan, bring water to a boil.Whisk in gelatin and pudding mixes.Return to a boil, stirring constantly: boil for 1 minute.Remove from the heat and cool completely.Fold in oranges, pineapple and whipped topping.Spoon into a serving bowl.cover and chill at least 2 hours.

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    • Yummy Red Cabbage Salad

      Yummy Red Cabbage Salad
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      Remove apple cores.Cut into small pieces with skin left on.Mix grated red cabbage, apple pieces and gel.Cover and store in fridge for 15 minutes.Serve with 1 tablespoon sour cream on top.

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    • Yummy Rice-A-Roni Salad

      Yummy Rice-A-Roni Salad
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      In a large bowl mix prepared Rice-a-Roni, artichokes, onions, shrimp, and both types of olives and mix.Add mayonnaise starting with 1/4 cup and adding more to your desired consistency.Mix and eat.

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    • Zesty Asian Slaw

      Zesty Asian Slaw
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      In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for salad except noodles.Stir well to combine.In another bowl, add all ingredients for dressing, including reserved spice package from noodles, mixing well till sugar is dissolved.Pour the dressing over the slaw, toss to coat well.Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.Add noodles just before serving.

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    • Zesty Citrus Salad

      Zesty Citrus Salad
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      To make dressing:mix orange juice, vinegars, honey, oil, ginger, salt and pepper flakes in blender.Blend 30 seconds.In medium bowl:combine orange slices, bell pepper, onion, and dressing.Marinate for at least 15 minutes.Toss spinach with dressing mixture and sprinkle roasted almonds on top.

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    • Zesty Gazpacho Salad

      Zesty Gazpacho Salad
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      In large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients.In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; mix well.Pour over vegetables; toss to coat.Cover and refrigerate.

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    • Zesty Italian Pasta Salad

      Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
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      Boil and prepare pasta nuggets as directions indicate on the side of the box.Drain pasta and set aside in a large bowl.Chop into small chunks cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and pepperoni.Add these ingredients to pasta.For the finishing touch add dressing and seasoning to the pasta mix and stir.If you prefer more dressing and seasoning use the full amount listed in the ingredients.

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    • Zesty New Potato Salad

      Zesty New Potato Salad
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      Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender; drain and rinse with cold water.Mix dressing, onion, mustard, honey, salt and pepper in large bowl.Add potatoes; mix gently.Refrigerate 3 hours or until chilled.

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    • Zesty Potato Salad

      Zesty Potato Salad
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      Boil potato's in salted water till they can be pierced with a fork.Drain and set aside to cool.While the potato's cool, mix together all other ingredients in a bowl.Taste and add more spice, if needed.Cut up potatoes.Stir in mayo mixture.If you feel that the mixture is too dry, add more Miracle Whip.Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.

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    • Zucchini and Tomato Salad

      Zucchini and Tomato Salad
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      Combine zucchini tomatoes green onions and cilantro in bowl and toss to mix.Combine remaining ingredients and pour over vegetables tossing to coat.Cover and chill at least 1 hour before serving.

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    • Zucchini Flower Salad

      Zucchini Flower Salad
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      Bring a pot of water to the boil.Plunge the zucchini flowers into the water, then into iced water.Drain, slice in half lengthwise (optional).Toss with remaining ingredients and serve immediately.

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    • Zucchini in Yogurt

      Zucchini in Yogurt
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      Place the zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with salt and leave in the sink or over a plate for approx 20 minutes Dry the zucchini slices on kitchen paper then toss and coat with flour on all sides.Heat the oil in a large frying pan until very hot then add the zucchini slices and fry on both sides until golden brown.Drain on kitchen paper.Place the garlic, dill, hot sauce if using, yogurt in a mix...

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    • Zucchini in yogurt sauce

      Zucchini in yogurt sauce
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      Peel the zucchini and slice them into 1/2 mm (1/5 inch) rings.Heat abundant oil in a frying pan and fry the zucchini until golden brown (don't be afraid to overdo them if you like).Place the fried zucchini in a bowl and sprinkle each lair with a bit of salt.After you finish frying leave the zucchini to cool down.Slice the clove of garlic, sprinkle it with a bit of salt, let it sit a while an...

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    • Zucchini Salad with Tomatoes

      Zucchini Salad with Tomatoes
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      Tip and wash zucchini, slice very thinly and place in bowl with sliced green onions.Blend garlic, vinegar, corn oil, salt and basil and pour over vegetables.Cover, place in fridge until chilled.Line dish with tomatoes and top with marinated zucchini.Garnish with parlsey and pepper to taste.

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    • Zucchini Tomato toss

      Zucchini Tomato toss
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      Mix all together and marinate for at least 2 hours if not more.The longer it sits the better it tastes.Yummy!

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    • Wild Rice and Corn Salad

      Wild Rice and Corn Salad
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      Stir together all ingredients; cover and chill for at least 2 hours.

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    • Wild rice and cranberry salad

      Wild rice and cranberry salad
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      Cook wild rice and barley.rinse and cool.mix all ingredients.chill.

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    • Wild Rice Cashew Salad

      Wild Rice Cashew Salad
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      In a strainer, rinse the wild rice under cold water, drain well.Into a 3 qt saucepan, put the wild rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil over a high heat.Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 45-50 minutes, until tender.Drain off any excess liquid.Set aside Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat, add the bell peppers and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until tender...

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    • Wild Rice Salad

      Wild Rice Salad
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      Bring water to a boil and add the wild rice.Cover the pan and turn down to low heat.Cook for 40-50 minutes.Drain off any water and allow to cool.Mix rice with the apples, celery, carrots, nuts, thyme, and salt and pepper.Whisk the oil, jam, vinegar, thyme, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.Pour the dressing over the wild rice and vegetable mixture, stirring to blend well.This salad can be ...

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    • Wild Rice Salmon Salad

      Wild Rice Salmon Salad
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      Cook the rice according to package directions.Drain.Meanwhile, pour a little olive oil in a frying pan and heat.Saute the celery and red pepper for 3-4 minutes.Add in the spring onions and salmon and cook until the salmon is done.Put the rice in a large bowl, then stir in the vegetables, salmon and all the remaining ingredients.Mix well, adjust seasonings to taste and serve.

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    • Wild Rice, Chicken and Tarragon Salad

      Wild Rice, Chicken and Tarragon Salad
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      Bring stock and wild rice to boil, simmer until rice is tender, about 50 min.Transfer to bowl, cover and chill.Combine chicken, celery, apple, onion and tarragon with wild rice.Make vinegarette out of oil, vinegar, dijon, salt and pepper.Toss greens and rice mixture in dressing seperately.Lay down a bed of greens, top with wild rice mixture, sprinkle with almonds.Garnish with tomato rose.

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    • Wilted Lettuce Salad

      Wilted Lettuce Salad
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      Clean and rip up lettuce into larger serving bowl.Chop onions and add to bowl with lettuce.Fry bacon until crisp in frying pan and drain on paper towels.Crumble bacon when cool.Add vinegar and water to bacon fat in frying pan and bring to boil.Pour boiling bacon grease and vinegar mixture over salad greens, stirring constantly while lettuce wilts.Mix well.Garnish with bacon bits before serving.

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    • Wilted Sour Cream Cole Slaw

      Wilted Sour Cream Cole Slaw
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      In a large bowl, pour boiling water over cabbage and let sit 5 minutes.Mix onion, vinegar, parsley, oil, sugar, caraway, and mustard.Test the cabbage, it should be slightly cooked but still crisp, drain well.Combine cabbage with the onion mixture, refrigerate until cool.Add sour cream and seasoning.Refrigerate until cold.

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    • Wilted Spinach Salad With Bacon

      Wilted Spinach Salad With Bacon
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      Fry bacon till crispy.Remove from pan and set aside to cool.Pour all but 3 or 4 tablespoons of bacon grease from pan.Into the bacon grease, stir the dry mustard, oil, vinegar and onion salt.Heat to boiling.Toss spinach leaves in dressing to coat.Place in salad bowls and serve immediately with crumbled bacon sprinkled over top of each salad.

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    • Wilted Spinach with Raisins and Apples

      Wilted Spinach with Raisins and Apples
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      Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.Add raisins, pine nuts, apples, and onion, and cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until raisins plump.Stir salt into raisin mixture.Add spinach, tossing until spinach is just wilted.Serve immediately, with wedges of lemon to squeeze over spinach if desired.

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    • Wilted Spinach, Basil, and Peach Salad

      Wilted Spinach, Basil, and Peach Salad
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      Wash and drain well the basil and spinach.In a small skillet, heat garlic and pine nuts in olive oil.When nuts turn golden brown, add prociutto; cook for 2-3 minutes.Pour the mixture over spinach and basil.Add the sliced peach and Parmesan.Fold everything together.Addjust seasoning if needed.

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    • Winter Chicken Salad With Chipotle Cream Dressing

      Winter Chicken Salad With Chipotle Cream Dressing
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      In a bowl, combine all ingredients but parsley.Toss gently, drizzle with Chipotle Cream Dressing (see below), and serve, garnished with parsley.Dressing:In a blender or food processor, puree chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.Add 1 to 2 tablespoons (to taste) of the puree to the creme fraiche, heavy cream or sour cream and stir well.Stir in garlic, salt, and pumpkin seeds.

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    • Winter Salad

      Winter Salad
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      Remove the hard outer leaves of the cabbage and its core.Cut it fine.Chop the carrots and radishes into small pieces.Add the finely cut cabbage.Mix lemon juice and olive oil.Add it to the vegetables.Add salt and pepper to taste.Mix well.Serve chilled!

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    • Winter Salad with Lemon Mint Dressing

      Winter Salad with Lemon Mint Dressing
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      Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper.Slowly add the olive oil, whisking until blended.Stir in the mint.Taste for seasoning.Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, fennel, carrots, cilantro, and dill, and toss to combine.Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds over ...

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    • Won-Ton Salad

      Won-Ton Salad
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      Mix together the blue cheese and walnuts.Lay out won-ton wrappers 10 at a time.Place 1/2 t.of the cheese nut mixture in the center of each wrapper, moisten edges with water and crimp to seal.Repeat until all the cheese is used up.Heat oil to medium high and fry won-tons until golden brown on all sides.Remove and drain in a paper towel lined collander.Repeat until all won-tons are fried.Set aside....

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    • Wonderful Salad Dressing

      Wonderful Salad Dressing
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      Place all ingredients in a blender and blend well.Mix with salad and serve.I use a mixed salad of butter lettuce, radiccio, belgium endive and shredded cheddar cheese.

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    • Woodland Wild Rice Salad

      Woodland Wild Rice Salad
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      Add the wild rice to the chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes.Remove the cooked rice from the heat and allow to sit for an additional 10 minutes.Drain excess liquid, add other ingredients, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

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    • Woodloch Salad

      Woodloch Salad
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      Combine greens, fruits and nuts in large salad bowl.Toss with just enough dressing to coat.Sprinkle with nuts and cheese.Serve, passing additional dressing for those who want more.For Raspberry Vinagrette: Combine vinegar, onion, sugar and mustard in food processor or blender; process until well blended.With motor running, slowly add oil.Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.(...

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    • World's Best Waldorf Salad

      World's Best Waldorf Salad
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      In a large bowl, sprinkle apples with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.Add celery, grapes, walnuts, and raisins.For dressing--------------.combine mayonnaise and 1/2 tsp lemon juice.Whip cream with sugar until fairly stiff.Fold whipped cream into the mayonnaise mixture.Mix with the apple mixture.Sprinkle with nutmeg.Chill at least one hour before serving.

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    • Xakk's Mediterranean Salad

      Xakk's Mediterranean Salad
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      Mix, chill for one hour, serve.

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    • Yankee Salad

      Yankee Salad
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      In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.In a sauce pan, combine the sugar, eggs, flour, salt, pineapple juice and cook over medium heat until mixture thickens.Remove from heat and cool.Toss together the pasta and cooked pineapple juice mixture.Refrigerate overnight.Break up chilled pasta with a spoon and mix in pineapple, mandarin orange...

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    • Yellow and Zucchini Squash in Champagne Vinaigrette

      Yellow and Zucchini Squash in Champagne Vinaigrette
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      Chop the shallots and put them into a saucepan.Add the champagne or wine, vinegar and olive oil, and then bring to a boil.Reduce for about five minutes.Add the chopped parsley.Place the julienned squash in a large glass or metal bowl, and then pour in dressing, toss well, and let sit for five minutes.

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