Salads
Recipe Type: Salads
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Pasta Salad Neptune Recipe
Recipe Type: SaladsContinue ReadingINGREDIENTS ½ pound fusilli (pasta), broken in 2-inch pieces or rotelle 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1/3 cup Florida grapefruit juice, divided 1/ pound frozen imitation crab meat, thawed and cut into 1 inch pieces 3 cups broccoli florets, steamed tender-crisp 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, in coarse pieces 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 2 Florida grapefruit, peeled and sectioned 2 green onions, sliced 2/3 cup mayonnaise ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves, or 1 tablespoon dried leaf basil ½ cup fresh parsley leaves 2…
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Winter Haven Salad Recipe
Recipe Type: SaladsContinue ReadingINGREDIENTS 2 Hale pink grapefruit, peeled and sectioned (2 cups sections) 2 small red onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed, cooked, drained 1 can (1 pound) artichoke hearts, drained, cut in halves PREPARATION Arrange grapefruit sections, onions, green beans and artichoke hearts on lettuce-lined serving plates. In small bowl or jar, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper; mix well. Serve dressing with salad. YIELD: 4 to 6 servings.
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Mango Salads Recipe
Recipe Type: SaladsContinue ReadingPREPARATION Mangos blend well with other fruits. They look attractive when sliced in salads. They may be topped with mayonnaise or fruit salad dressing and served on a crisp lettuce leaf. Mangos also combine well with cottage cheese, cream cheese, grated cheese, marshmallows, or nuts, and some of the home-grown mint to make tasty salads.
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Seafood Salad with Oranges Recipe
Recipe Type: SaladsContinue ReadingCartwheel citrus slices lend stylish pizzazz to this salad place. To make the cartwheels, use a zester to etch a strip down the side of the whole fruit from the stem end to the blossom end. Then etch a strip on the opposite side of the fruit. Repeat at regular intervals around the fruit, than slice the fruit. Chinese cabbage leaves 4 cups shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce 2 8-ounce packages frozen, crab-flavored fish pieces, thawed and cut into 1 inch pieces or two 8-ounce packages frozen, peeled cooked shrimp, thawed 3 Hale oranges, peeled, sectioned and seeded 1 small…
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Palm Beach Chicken Salad Recipe
Recipe Type: SaladsContinue ReadingINGREDIENTS 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 whole chicken breasts, boned and skinned 1 1/2 cups uncooked pasta (rotelle, shells, etc.) 1 cup peas, cooked drained 1/2 cup pimiento, diced 2 cups Florida grapefruit sections Florida grapefruit juice, drained from sections, approx. 1/3 cup 1/4 cup salad oil 2 tablespoons wine vinegar 1 large clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper PREPARATION In medium skillet, bring broth to a boil. Arrange chicken breasts in single layer in pan; return broth to boiling. Cover. Cook about 10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Drain. Cut…
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Grapefruit Crab Salad Recipe
Recipe Type: SaladsContinue ReadingINGREDIENTS Lettuce leaves 6 cups torn mixed salad greens 3 Hale Grapefruit, peeled 2 medium tomatoes cut into wedges 2 6-ounce cans crabmeat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed 1 small green sweet pepper, sliced into rings ¼ cup reduced calorie mayonnaise or salad dressing ¼ cup plain yogurt 1 hard cooked egg white, chopped 1 tablespoon catsup Few drops bottled hot pepper sauce PREPARATION Line 4 individual plates with lettuce leaves; top with torn greens. Section grapefruit over a bowl to catch juice; set juice aside. Remove any seeds from sections. Arrange grapefruit sections, tomatoes, crabmeat, and pepper rings on…
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Cajun Grapefruit and Pepper Vinaigrette Recipe
Recipe Type: SaladsContinue ReadingINGREDIENTS 1/3 cup Florida grapefruit juice 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup cider vinegar 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ to ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1 clove garlic, minced 3 green, red and/or yellow peppers, cut into thin strips 2 cups Florida grapefruit sections ½ cup chopped onion PREPARATION In large bowl stir together grapefruit juice, oil, vinegar, paprika, basil, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper sauce and garlic until well blended. Add peppers, grapefruit sections and onion; toss gently to coat well. Cover;…
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Fig and Citrus Salad Recipe
Recipe Type: SaladsContinue ReadingINGREDIENTS 1/3 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon honey ½ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 navel oranges, peeled and sliced crosswise 8 large fresh black or green figs, Slice lengthwise ¼ inch thick 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 bunch spinach, washed 1/3 cup broken walnut meats, toasted Dressing: Combine juice, vinegar, oil, honey, salt, and pepper flakes in blender container. Blend until thoroughly mixed. Place fruit and onion in large mixing bowl. Pour dressing over all. Set aside at least 10 minutes or up to 1 hour. PREPARATION…
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Orange-Chicken Salad Recipe
Recipe Type: SaladsContinue ReadingINGREDIENTS 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts ¾ cup frozen Florida orange juice concentrate ½ cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise or salad dressing ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 4 Florida oranges, peeled, sectioned, and seeded 2 Florida grapefruit, peeled, sectioned, and seeded 1 ½ cups seedless green grapes, halved ½ cup chopped, peeled jicama PREPARATION Rinse chicken. Reserve 3 tablespoons concentrate. In a skillet bring remaining concentrate, 1 ½ cups water and ½ teaspoon salt to boiling; add chicken. Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool. Cut chicken into ½ inch pieces. In a bowl combine…
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New Age Chef Salad Recipe
Recipe Type: SaladsContinue ReadingINGREDIENTS Creamy Cucumber Dressing (see below) 8 cups torn salad green (romaine, green leaf, butter lettuce) 2 ounce each of light Monterey Jack cheese and light Cheddar cheese cut julienne style 3 medium white Florida grapefruit, peeled and segmented 12 cherry tomatoes, halved 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced PREPARATION Prepare Creamy Cucumber Dressing. In 4 individual salad bowls, evenly divide and arrange greens, ham, turkey, cheese, grapefruit, tomatoes and sliced cucumber. Serve with about 2 tablespoons of dressing per serving. Creamy Cucumber Dressing ½ cup calorie-reduced mayonnaise ½ cup light sour cream ½ cup finely chopped cucumber 2 chopped green…