Dessert Salad

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Ingredients
16oz Cool Whip
1 3.4 oz pkg Instant Vanilla Pudding
3 Large Granny Smith Apples
6 Snickers Bars
1 Cup Walnuts 
Caramel Sauce
Instructions

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Combine the Cool Whip and pudding and mix very well

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Chop the apples, removing the seeds and core, then add to the bowl.  Add the chopped snickers bars and the walnuts. Refrigerate at least one hour before serving. Sprinkle with caramel sauce and additional nuts before serving. 

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Tomato & Cucumber Salad

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Ingredients
1 Cucumber

1 Cup Red Cherry Tomatoes
1 Cup Yellow Cherry Tomatoes
3 TBSP Olive Oil

1 tsp Lime Zest
2 TBSP Lime Juice
1/4 Cup Red Onion

1/2 tsp Sugar
1 1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper

1 TBSP Cilantro

 

Instructions

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In a medium bowl, add the oil, lime juice, lime zest, sugar, salt and pepper.   Whisk until well blended.  


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Wash and dry the cucumber.   Using a vegetable peeler, peel the cucumber giving it a striped effect.   You can also use a fork to give the cucumber smaller lines down the skin.  Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise. 

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Scoop out the seeds.  Cut the cucumber in 1/4 inch pieces and add to the bowl of dressing.

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Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add to the bowl.

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Chop the red onion small and add it to the bowl with everything else. 

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Once all the ingredients are in the bowl, toss very well making sure that the cucumber and tomatoes are completely covered in dressing.    Add the cilantro and give it another good stir.   Put the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.  The longer this salad sits, the better it gets.  Enjoy.

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Broccoli and Lemon Salad

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Ingredients
3 Heads Fresh Broccoli

1/3 Cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
4 Garlic Cloves – sliced
Salt
Pepper

 

Instructions

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Wash broccoli and cut florets into bite sized pieces.  Discard the stems.
In a large pot, boil enough water to submerge the broccoli.  Add 1tablespoon of salt to the water.  Once the water is boiling, add the broccoli.  Let it come back to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.  After 2 minutes, immediately put the broccoli in an ice bath to stop the cooking process.  Drain the broccoli and place in large bowl.

Add the rest of the ingredients and toss.  Serve warm or cold.


**For a low calorie version omit the olive oil and serve cold**


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Italian Potato Salad

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Ingredients
4 Large Potatoes

1/3  + 1 TBSP Cup Olive Oil
1/3 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
2 Garlic cloves – grated
1/2 Red onion – sliced
1 TBSP Parsley – chopped
1 TBSP Salt
1/4 Lb Fresh Green Beans

Instructions

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In a medium size pot, boil the potatoes in salted water until they are soft.  When they are done, let them cool completely, then peel. The skin will come off very easily. 

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In a medium pot, boil the green beans for 2 minutes.  When the 2 minutes is up, immediately put the beans in an ice bath to stop the cooking process.  Drain.
In a bowl, combine the green beans, 1 clove garlic and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt.  Toss to combine.  I cut the green beans in smaller pieces, but you can leave them whole if you like. 

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Cut the potatoes into chunks and slice the red onion.  Add them to the green beans.  Add the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, parsley and salt.  Toss very well.  Taste for seasoning.  You may have to add a little more salt.   Enjoy.

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Potato Salad

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Ingredients
3 Lbs White Potatoes
Kosher Salt
1 C Mayonnaise
¼ C Buttermilk
2 TBSP Dijon Mustard
2 TBSP Whole Grain Mustard
½ C Fresh Dill, chopped
½ C Celery, chopped
½ C Red Onion, chopped
4 Hard Cooked Eggs
Fresh Black Pepper
Salt
 

 

Instructions
In a large pot, add potatoes and enough water to cover them.  Bring to a boil.  Add plenty of kosher salt.  Once the potatoes are cooked, drain and let cool.
Once the potatoes are cool enough to touch, peel and cut into pieces.

In a large bowl add the potatoes, chopped onion and celery, dill,both mustards, buttermilk and mayonnaise.  Stir gently with a rubber spatula.  Chop the eggs and add to the potatoes turning gently.  Add salt and pepper to taste.

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