July 5th, 2009 · Comments Off
Three Bean Salad
1 1/2 cups green beans
1 1/2 cups yellow wax beans
1 1/2 cups red kidney beans
1 1/2 cups chick peas
Green bell pepper, chopped
1 large onion, sliced
1/3 cup oil
2/3 cup vinegar
Salt and pepper
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Combine beans, bell pepper and onion in a large bowl with a cover. Mix dressing and pour over beans. Chill overnight.
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June 21st, 2009 · Comments Off
Cold Wild Rice Salad
Posted by Darlene at recipegoldmine.com 2/17/2002 4:11 pm
Grapes and mandarin oranges give this make-ahead medley a hint of sweetness. Its the perfect partner for beef, pork, chicken, or fish.
1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice mix
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup chopped celery (1 stalk)
1/2 cup sliced green onions (4 medium)
1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange sections, drained
2/3 cup toasted chopped pecans
Prepare rice mix according to package directions, except do not add oil or butter. Cool.
In a large bowl, stir together rice mixture, water chestnuts, celery, green onions, and grapes. In a screw-top jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper. Cover; shake well. Pour lemon juice mixture over rice mixture; toss to coat.
Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours. To serve, gently stir in mandarin oranges and pecans.
Makes 8 to 10 side-dish servings.
Per serving: 219 cal., 12 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 302 mg sodium, 28 g carbo., 3 g fiber, and 3 g pro. Dietary exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 2 fat
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June 20th, 2009 · Comments Off
Pasta Salad with Cucumber, Tomato and Cilantro
Posted by JBic01 at recipegoldmine.com 5/7/02 9:34:42 am
1 cucumber
1 cup ripe red tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, fresh
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup dry small shell pasta, cooked and drained
Peel, seed and dice the cucumber. Place cucumber, tomato, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, sugar, salt and pepper in a bowl with pasta. Toss gently. Chill thoroughly prior to serving.
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