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Shrimp & Rice Salad

This recipe comes from Mamaw

Ingredients:        

1 Cup 

Cocktail Shrimp 

¼ Cup 

Green Pepper Bits 

¼ Cup 

Sliced Celery 

¼ Cup 

Onion, cut up 

3 Cups 

Cooked Rice 

3 Tbsp. 

Mayonnaise 

½ Cup 

Ranch Dressing 

  

Salt & Pepper to taste 

Directions:

  1. Mix all together.

Serve on a bed of crisp lettuce and garnish with tomato wedges.

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Appetizers & Side Dishes, Recipes

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Mexican Chef Salad

This recipe comes from Mamaw

Ingredients:        

1 Head 

Lettuce, Torn Up 

¾ Cup 

Grated Cheddar Cheese 

1 Small 

Onion, chopped 

1 or 2 

Tomatoes, chopped 

1 Can 

Kidney Beans 

1 Lb. 

Hamburger 

1 or 2 

Avocados, cut up 

    

Directions:

  1. Brown the hamburger and onions.
  2. Add kidney beans and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Drain off juice and add to rest of ingredients in a large bowl.
  4. Dress with Mayonnaise to taste.

 

 

Note: Very good served with Tostitos or Doritos.

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Lunch, Recipes

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Classic Greek Salad

Ingredients:        

2 Tbsp. 

Greek Seasoning 

¼ Cup 

Crumbled Feta Cheese 

2 Tbsp. 

Fresh Lemon Juice 

1 Head 

Romaine Lettuce, torn 

2 Tbsp. 

White Wine Vinegar 

1 Med. 

Cucumber, peeled & sliced 

½ Cup 

Olive Oil 

½ Cup 

Black Olives, sliced 
   

1 Cup

Cherry Tomatoes, cut in half 

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, blend together Greek Seasoning, lemon juice, vinegar and oil.
  2. Gently stir in cheese.
  3. Refrigerate 15 minutes or longer.
  4. Meanwhile, wash and dry lettuce.
  5. Place lettuce and vegetables in a large bowl.
  6. Just before serving, stir dressing; pour over salad.
  7. Toss to coat.
  8. Garnish with onion slices and extra feta cheese, if desired.

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Lunch, Recipes

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Chinese Chicken Salad

This recipe comes from Bobbi K

Ingredients:

1 Head 

Lettuce, Torn Up 

4 Tbsp. 

Sugar 

1 Cup 

Sunflower Seeds 

½ Cup 

Vegetable Oil 

¼ Cup 

Sesame Seeds 

2 tsp. 

Salt 

4-6 Tbsp. 

Rice Vinegar 

1 tsp. 

Pepper 
 

Cooked Chicken 

2 Tbsp. 

Sesame Oil
 

Rice Sticks 

    

Directions:

  1. Cook rice sticks in hot, deep oil.
  2. Mix all ingredients together.

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Lunch, Recipes

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