Buffalo Chicken Salad is a great dish to serve at a sports party or for watching Monday night football. It is so easy and reminds me of the buffalo wings at a restaurant, but not as heavy. Plus the carrots and celery give the salad a great crunch.

This is a great winter salad because the bacon and fennel can be served on the spinach a little warm. The caramelized bacon is a great compliment to the fennel which gives a bold flavor to the salad. I usually find fennel too strong, but caramelizing it makes it more mild and sweet. This is an easy salad that looks beautiful.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl combine:
6 slices of uncooked bacon, chopped
1 bulb of …

This wonderful and easy recipe came to me via my mother-in-law. It is a wonderful dish to serve at a party because it has to be prepared the day before.
In a medium bowl, mix together:
1 16oz can tiny peas, drained
1 12 oz white corn, drained
1 16oz can black beans – rinsed and drained
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup celery, finely chopped
In a small saucepan, heat to boiling:
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
dashes of tobasco to taste
Pour over veggies and place in …

One of my closest friends and mother of twins, sent me this great salad recipe. She is a great cook and very busy, so this recipe is perfect when you have your hands full. It is easy to make and has a similar taste to a 1905 Salad.
2 T Dijon mustard
2 T red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, grated
¼ c extra virgin olive oil
4 springs tarragon, leaves removed and chopped
Salt and ground black pepper
1 bunch asparagus, woody ends discarded, blanched and thinly sliced on angle
*1 lb deli-sliced turkey, cut …

This is a great dressing to serve along side any Mexican food or grilled meat. The cilantro leaves look so pretty in this orange colored dressing. You can even use it as a marinade for chicken, pork or fish.
Combine in a small bowl:
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon chilie powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Whisk together and pour over your favorite salad. Refrigerate unused dressing.
Makes about 1 cup

This is one of my favorite salads. It is perfect for a summer dinner or brunch. The sweet dressing and pretty strawberries make it seem like a dessert. You can add grilled or poached chicken and cubed avocado to make it into a meal as well.
In a large bowl combine:
1 pound washed spinach leaves
*1 pint of sliced washed strawberries
about 1/2 cup Poppy Seed Dressing (which follows)
Poppy Seed Dressing (makes 1 cup)
In a small saucepan, over low heat melt:
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
Once sugar has dissolved, remove …

This Asian coleslaw recipe is a great for picnics or parties because it is prepared ahead of time. It needs to sit in the refrigerator for at least two hours, but can be made the day before as well.

This is one of my favorite recipes to serve at a brunch or shower. It is easy since it is prepared ahead of time and served cold. This salad can be served on toasted bread, a croissant, butter lettuce, or alone. The crunch and color from the celery makes it a very pretty dish.