GREEN SALAD

MIXED GREEN
INGREDIENTS
SALAD
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
2 (10 ounce) packages mixed salad greens
4 thinly sliced chicken deli meat, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
¼ teaspoon onion powder
3 dashes garlic powder
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 pinches salt
3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette salad
dressing

INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
Microwave or saute onion and bell pepper until soft; set aside to cool.
Step 2
In a large salad bowl, combine the onion, pepper, salad greens, deli meat and tomato. Sprinkle with the onion
powder, garlic powder, black pepper and salt. Toss to mix.
Step 3
Pour on enough salad dressing or vinegar to coat, toss again and serve.

VEGETABLE, GRAIN LEGUMES AND PASTA SALAD

INGREDIENTS
SESAME CHICKEN
PASTA SALAD
16 oz long pasta such as spaghetti, fettuccine, or
tagliatelle or tri-color rotini
5 to 6 tbsp sesame oil, divided
1 cucumber, peeled
1 carrot, peeled
1 stalk celery, peeled
3 green onions, white and light green parts
sliced
3 to 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 to 2 tsp granulated sugar
1-1/2 tsp Asian Chili Garlic sauce
1-1/2 cups cooked chicken, preferably grilled or
rotisserie-cooked, shredded
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
INSTRUCTIONS
 Cook the noodles in well-salted water according to package directions. Drain thoroughly, transfer to a large mixing bowl and
toss with 2 tbsp of the sesame oil.
 To prepare the vegetables: Cut cucumber in half lengthwise and remove the seeds (use a spoon and drag down center of each
half.) Cut each half into thin strips. Cut carrot and celery into long strips. Cut all into slender matchstick strips about 1-1/2-
inches long – this is called julienne.
 To prepare the sauce: Combine the remaining 3 to 4 tbsp sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and chili garlic sauce in a small
bowl. Whisk and set aside.
 Add the julienned vegetables, onions, shredded chicken, and cilantro to the noodles. Toss to combine. Add the sauce and toss
well. Taste and adjust seasonings with additional salt, pepper, and chili garlic sauce if desired. If you want a little more acid,
try a few drops of lemon juice to brighten the flavor.
 Sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds and decorate with cherry tomatoes. Serve chilled.
 To make this ahead, toss everything together except the chicken, cilantro, and tomatoes – store those separately.