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The Very Best (And Easiest!) Coleslaw Dressing

Posted by Chef #1045515  

Perfect for anytime, mayonnaise-free so it doesn't spoil fast! This recipe has made the men in my life (who had sworn off cabbage from their diets) actually crave coleslaw. It's true. MORE»

Recipe #339769

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Cheese and Spinach Roulade

Posted by Patti599  

I can't remember where I found this recipe...it was scribbled on a card from long ago. It's very good - perfect for a summer luncheon. A spinach semi-jellyroll is filled with a cheesy herbed luciosness... You can replace the Feta cheese with... MORE»

Recipe #339509

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Cod Fish Salad

Posted by Mia #3  

This is a wonderful salad for the summer. It is a meal all on its own. I some times like to change it around a bit, so instead of potatoes, I will at times substitute the potatoes for chickpeas or blackeye beans. This is why I love this... MORE»

Recipe #338164

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Tuna Rice Salad

Posted by Chef #530766  

This recipe comes from a Sabbathday Lake Shaker cookbook - it's really good, and can be made ahead so the kitchen can be cool during the hot summer evenings. My dad particularly likes this. The salad is a beautiful coral color, which make the... MORE»

Recipe #334472

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Light Warm Mustard Potato Salad

Posted by TattooedMamaof2  

Best served warm or at room temperature. MORE»

Recipe #333947

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Southwest Potato Salad With Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette

Posted by appleydapply  

This is a yummy variation of Potato Salad With Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette, suggested in the same Lorna Sass cookbook. It is delicious warm, at room temperature, or cold. It doubles well if you are making for a larger group. MORE»

Recipe #332349

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Fruit Dip

Posted by JenR  

Great for dipping melons, stawberries, grapes, and apples. My husbands family makes this but I add an extra ingredient for a little sweeter kick. Usually is a hit with a fruit tray. MORE»

Recipe #332247

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Quinoa Salad

(1 reviews) Posted by Lady Danio  

This is a delicious, light summer salad that is great for picnics and is served as a side dish. Quinoa is a cereal-type of grain that originates in the Andean mountain region of South America. The Incas considered it to be sacred, and called it... MORE»

Recipe #331992

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Blue Cheese Slaw

Posted by Heidi in Seattle  

Anything with blue cheese is good in my book! MORE»

Recipe #329344

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Tarragon Chicken Salad (Whole Foods)

Posted by Chef #777511  

This recipe is from Whole Foods and is also Gluten Free. MORE»

Recipe #326403

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Ice Cream Pail Refrigerator Pickles

(1 reviews) Posted by Cookin-jo  

The method and proportions make this recipe a bit different. Allowing the salted vegetables to sit for a few hours draws out the water and allows the cucumbers to stay crisp and crunchy, just how we like them. The pickled cucumbers will keep in... MORE»

Recipe #325739

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Curried "chicken" Salad

(1 reviews) Posted by EmilyStrikesAgain  

My girlfriend modified this vegan chicken salad recipe from Robin Robertson's "Vegan Planet" by using tofu instead of tempeh. Can easily be made more accessible to non-vegans by using ordinary mayonnaise. I imagine this would be great... MORE»

Recipe #324990

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Zucchini Slaw

Posted by ~Rita~  

used the overabundance zucchinis to make this healthy slaw. I used a mandolin to create long julienned strips of zucchini, carrots and red bell peppers.. This is a healthy raw foods! MORE»

Recipe #324216

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Chicken Thighs in Chilli Marinade

Posted by English_Rose  

Spicy, sticky marinade perfect for chicken in the oven or grilled. Great to take on picnics. MORE»

Recipe #323656

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Salmon and White Bean Salad With Chorizo

Posted by English_Rose  

Perfect summer salad, makes a nice change from tuna and white beans. MORE»

Recipe #323654

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Orange Carrot Salad

Posted by Sara 76  

My friend used to always bring this to BBQs. It sounds odd, but it really is SO good, I love it. Cooking time includes setting time. MORE»

Recipe #323599

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Barley and Bean Salad

Posted by Nancy/s(Chef #537139)  

I tried this at Costco and decided to make my own version at a fraction of the cost. You can mix up the ingredients to suit your family's taste preferences. I like the colors of the ingredients...very healthy MORE»

Recipe #322860

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Apricot-Balsamic Glazed and Grilled Chicken

Posted by Debber  

From Rachael Ray's Sept. '08 "Everyday" magazine, so you know it's savory and simple--all at once. Her recipe called for apricot preserves, but I'm using up MIL's Peach Jam, and we loved it just fine. Also, I used only 2 chicken... MORE»

Recipe #321710

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Santa Rosalia Style Hot Dogs

(1 reviews) Posted by Galley Wench  

Santa Rosalia is a small Mexican mining town located on the coast of the Sea of Cortez (Baja Side). Their claim to fame is a church built by Gustave Eiffel and their hot dogs! At dusk every night, a street cart parks across from the church... MORE»

Recipe #321651

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Picnic Potato Salad With Peas, Cucumber and Pecorino

(1 reviews) Posted by bluemoon downunder  

A delightfully refreshing summer salad which is very low in fat and which can be eaten warm or cold. No mayonnaise! Instead a tasty dressing using balsamic vinegar, mustard, honey and olive oil. I always use what are called Lebanese cucumbers... MORE»

Recipe #320612

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