Category Archives: Salads

It’s fresh, it’s simple and its colorful Ingredients: 1 large cucumber, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)1 package (16 ounces) rotini pasta1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1 cup Italian dressing1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves1 pint (2 cups) cherry tomatoes, cut in half1/2Continue reading “Italian Pasta Salad”

This isn’t just for a picnic! This loaded baked potato salad makes a great side dish to go with any beef, chicken or pork dinner. Ingredients: 6 med. baking Potatoes (~2#)3/4 cup Sour Cream3/4 cup Mayonnaise8 Slices bacon, Crispy cooked,drained,Chopped (~1/2 cup)1/2 c. chopped red Onion1/2 c. chopped Celery1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. Ground black pepperThinlyContinue reading “Loaded Baked Potato Salad”

I am not a big fan of peas, but my Mother-In-Law always made this salad for potlucks and holiday gatherings. I eventually tried it and, believe it or not, it was good! Now, I occasionally make it for gatherings. Just remember, as with any peanut dish, as the dish sits the peanuts begin to loseContinue reading “JoAnn’s Pea and Peanut Salad”