Cilantro Potato Salad

How many of us are stuck using the same ol' recipes, because we know that they're good?? Guilty. Well step out of the box people and try some of this glorious goodness! Being from Idaho, I love potatoes. Tony calls me Mrs. Potato Head. (Like he can talk, he's Mr. Potato Head) I think it would be wrong for me not to love potatoes-disrespectful to my state, maybe? Well anyways, potato salad is one of those dishes that I never even consider trying a new recipe for. The one I use is an old family favorite, and its delicious. But potato salad with cilantro?! Yes! The flavor of this salad is A-MAZING. A perfect and tangy twist on the classic potato salad. So next time you're going on a picnic, or family party, or anything-remember what I said before. Step out of the box! Try something new and unusual, you won't be disappointed!

Cilantro Potato Salad

With a Cherry on Top

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. red potatoes, quartered
• 1/3 c. red onion, chopped finely
• 1/3 c. celery, chopped finely
• 1 tsp. garlic, minced
• 1 c. Mayonnaise
• 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 c. cilantro, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

• In a large saucepan, bring potatoes to a boil and cook until tender; drain and let sit until cool.
• In a large bowl, mix together the onion, celery, garlic, mayo, mustard, and lemon juice. Add in the potatoes and toss to coat. Gently mix in the cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Chill, covered, for 1 hour before serving.

Crunchy Pea Salad

Take 2 on my dinner at the mother's house! We had some baked fish, ranch potatoes, and this DELICIOUS salad. This has been a family favorite as long as I can remember. Seriously, I love this salad. LOVE it.

Crunchy Pea Salad

Sharon Heiner

Ingredients:

• 10 oz. bag frozen peas (do not thaw)
• 1 c. diced celery
• 1 c. chopped cauliflower
• 1/4 c. green onions, chopped
• 1 c. chopped or halved cashews (I didn't have any on hand, so I used walnuts and almonds. SO much better with cashews!)
• 1/2 c. sour cream
• 1 c. ranch dressing
• 1/2 lb. cooked and crumbled bacon for garnish

Directions:

• Combine first 5 ingredients together in a medium sized bowl.
• Stir together sour cream and ranch dressing, set aside.
• ENJOY!

Wheat Berry & Fruit Salad

Wow-has it really been over two weeks since my last post?! I promise we haven't been starving..just too busy to post our meals! This masterpiece was actually my mom's creation--thanks Mom!!! I definitly don't consider myself a health freak, by any means-but I can't resist the healthy wheat and grain group of the food pyramid! After seeing this recipe, I knew I would like it! And like love it I did.

Wheat Berry & Fruit Salad
adapted from: Dyann Victor

Ingredients:

• 1 c. wheat berries (cooked)
• 1/4 c. craisins
• 1 large apple, diced
• 1 c. grapes, halved
• 1/2 c. diced cheese
• 1/4-1/2 c. nuts, chopped

(You can add strawberries, blueberries, raspberries--if desired)

Mix together. Then pour the follow dressing over the salad:

(Place the following in a blender)

• 1/8 red onion
• 2 Tbsp. oil
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1/4 t. salt
• 3 Tbsp. cider vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. poppy seeds

Carmel Apple Salad

This is one of my all time favorite salads! Who doesn't love a good carmel apple??! This salad is even better because it doesn't come with all the guilt! Has the perfect amount of crunch, its sweet, tangy, DELICIOUS! I also like it because it can easily be made into a very low-fat healthy dish!

Carmel Apple Salad

Nancy Pollard

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cool whip (I used Sugar Free)
• Small butterscotch instant pudding (Again, sugar free)
• 8 oz crushed pineapple/undrained
• 3 c. diced apples (fuji, gayla, any) Put in water w/ sprinkle of salt to prevent browning
• 1 c. dry roasted nuts-any kind (My favorite is cashews)
• 1 c. mini-marshmallows

Directions:

Mix pineapple with pudding mix-fold in cool whip. Add the rest of the ingredients. Refrigerate and serve.

I have also made this with only the cool whip, instant pudding, apples, and nuts. I do love the flavor the pineapple adds though! This recipe is great, tons of possible renovations!