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Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Loaded Baked Potato Salad

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Prep Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 12 ounces bacon, cooked until crisp and coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups shredded extra-sharp yellow Cheddar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions

Instructions

1

Cut up and steam the potatoes.

2

Stir together the sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, garlic powder and onion powder in a large bowl.

3

Add the potatoes and gently toss until coated. Gently fold in the bacon and cheese, reserving 1/4 cup of each for garnish. Add salt and pepper to taste.

4

Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the paprika, green onions and reserved bacon and cheese.

Notes

Source: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/loaded-baked-potato-salad-9871612?soc=itksocialsharedefault%7Cios%7Cp

Main Dish/ Salad

Taco Salad

Taco Salad

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By Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • tortilla chips
  • 8 oz ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 15 oz kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 8 oz taco sauce
  • 3/4 c corn
  • lettuce
  • tomato; diced
  • green pepper; chopped
  • 4 green onion; sliced
  • 3 oz sharp cheddar cheese; shredded
  • sour cream

Instructions

1

Brown together ground beef and garlic.

2

Stir in kidney beans, taco sauce, and corn. Simmer covered for 10 minutes.

Salad/ Sides/ Vegetable

Creamy Pea Salad

Creamy Pea Salad

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By Serves: 16 Prep Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 pkg. (16 oz. each) frozen peas thawed and drained
  • 3/4 cup diced cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup diced mozzarella cheese
  • 1 medium red onion chopped
  • 1 cup miracle whip or mayonnaise
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 lb. bacon cooked and crumbled

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate until serving.

Notes

Source: https://www.lovebakesgoodcakes.com/creamy-pea-salad/

Fruit/ Salad/ Sides/ Snacks/ Sweets

Mandarin Orange Cookie Dessert Salad

Mandarin Orange Cookie Dessert Salad

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By Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 package (3.4 oz) vanilla pudding mix (instant)
  • 1 c buttermilk
  • 1 package (8 oz) Cool Whip
  • 1 can pineapple tidbits
  • 1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange
  • 1/2 package (11.5 oz) fudge-striped cookies

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, mix together the dry pudding mixes and buttermilk.

2

Fold in the Cool-Whip.

3

Stir in the pineapple and mandarin oranges until incorporated.

4

Break cookies into bite-size pieces and gently fold into salad mixture.

5

Serve immediately. If preparing ahead of time, add cookies right before serving.

Notes

Source: https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/mandarin-orange-cookie-dessert-salad/

Salad/ Sides/ Vegetable

Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 c mayonnaise
  • 1 T mustard
  • 1 T honey
  • 1/2 T lemon juice

Instructions

1

Mix all ingredients together until smooth. Serve over a lettuce salad or as a dipping sauce for chicken tenders.

Main Dish/ Pasta/ Salad/ Sides

Pasta with Peas and Asparagus

Pasta with Peas and Asparagus

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Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 T butter
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 1/4 lb sliced green onions
  • 1 T minced shallots
  • 1/4 c white wine
  • 1/4 c chicken broth
  • 3/4 lb asparagus, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 1 c peas
  • 1/2 lb campanelle or medium shell-shaped pasta
  • 3 oz sliced lettuce
  • 1/2 c grated parmesan
  • 1/4 c fresh parsley
  • 2 oz bacon cooked and chopped

Instructions

1

Sprinkle onions and shallot with salt and pepper and saute in butter and oil for eight minutes. Add wine and simmer three minutes. Add broth and simmer.

2

Boil asparagus for two to four minutes. Remove from water with a slotted spoon and cook the peas in the same water about two minutes. Remove peas and cook pasta in the same water, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid when pasta is done.

3

Add lettuce to onion mixture and stir just until wilted, about one minute. Add asparagus and peas and heat through.

4

Add pasta, parmesan, and parsley. Toss, adding reserved liquid if dry. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl, top with bacon, and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with additional parmesan.

Main Dish/ Pasta/ Salad/ Sides

Shrimp Pasta Salad

Shrimp Pasta Salad

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Prep Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 oz small pasta shells
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 4 green onions; chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley; minced
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon fresh dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again.

2

In a large bowl, combine pasta, shrimp, peas, green onions and parsley. Mix remaining ingredients; stir into pasta mixture. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours.

Salad/ Sides

Tuscan Pasta Salad

Tuscan Pasta Salad

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Prep Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce bowtie pasta, cooked and drained in; cold water
  • 1 jar (7 oz) sun-dried tomatoes in oil; drained
  • 1 red bell pepper; diced
  • 1 can (6.5 oz) black olives; sliced
  • 1/4 cup basil; chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dry oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dry basil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

1

In a large bowl combine pasta, sundried tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, spinach, basil, and parmesan cheese. Toss until combined.

2

To make the dressing: In a small bowl whisk olive oil, vinegar, water, salt, sugar, oregano, basil, garlic and salt and pepper.

3

Drizzle the dressing over the pasta salad and serve.

Main Dish/ Salad

Chef’s Salad

Chef's Salad

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • lettuce
  • cooked ham, chicken, or turkey
  • cubed swiss, cheddar, provolone, or; crumbled bleu cheese
  • hardboiled eggs
  • tomato wedges or cherry tomatoes
  • green pepper sliced
  • croutons optional

Instructions

1

Chop all ingredients and layer or put in separate bowls for each person to assemble their own choices.

2

Serve with salad dressing.

Fruit/ Salad/ Sides/ Sweets

Fruit Salad

Fruit Salad

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Prep Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 2 T sugar
  • 2 T lemon juice
  • 1/2 c whipped cream
  • 1 c grapes
  • 1 can pineapple
  • 1 can mandarin oranges
  • 1 banana
  • 1 c mini marshmallows
  • 1 T butter

Instructions

1

Combine beaten eggs, sugar, and lemon juice in a small pan. Cook, stirring constantly until boiling. Remove from heat and add butter. Allow to cool.

2

When cool, add whipped cream, grapes, pineapple, mandarin oranges, bananas, and marshmallows.