Mexican Summer Salad

Serves 6

Ingredients

3 Roma tomatoes, sliced
1 cucumber. peeled and sliced
4 very thin slices red onion, halved
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt
Cracked black pepper

Directions

Arrange the slices of tomato, cucumber, and onion in a serving bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, cilantro, and oil. Drizzle over the salad. Let sit at room temperature for one hour before serving.

Creamy Coleslaw

Servings 6-8

Ingredients

16 ounces thinly shredded cabbage
1⁄4 cup thinly sliced green onion
1 cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup heavy cream (whipping)
1 1⁄2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

In a large serving bowl, combine the coleslaw, carrots and green onions. Set aside.

In a separate bowl, combine the honey, salt, pepper, celery seed, mayonnaise, whipping cream, vinegar, and lemon juice, using a whisk.

Mix until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Pour over the coleslaw mix, stir gently to mix. Refrigerate, covered. for several hours before serving.

Chicken Salad

6 servings

Ingredients

3 cups diced cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 cup red grapes, cut in half
1 cup small pecan halves, toasted
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Salt to taste

Directions

Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream and mustard together in a serving bowl Add the celery and onion; stir,

Add the chicken and mix carefully to keep the chicken from breaking up. Fold in the pecans and grapes. Adjust salt and pepper, if needed.

Cover and chill. Serve over lettuce.


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