Red Onion Salad

This has to be one of my all time FAVORITE salads. It is totally unhealthy, I am sure, but it makes you feel like you are eating healthy.

The Dressing {and the BEST part}
1/2 of a Red Onion
1 1/2 Tb. Poppy Seeds
3/4 cup Vinegar
1 1/2 cup Oil
3/4 cup Sugar
1 1/2 tsp. Salt
3/4 tsp. Dry Mustard

Put all ingredients together in a blender and blend until smooth.


Salad Mixin's
Lettuce
Baby Spinach
Strawberries (sliced)
Mushrooms (sliced)
Swiss Cheese (shredded)
Bacon (crumbled)
Almonds (sliced)

Toss all salad ingredients in large bowl. Serve with dressing on the side.

Another Summer Chicken Salad

I got a head of cabbage this weekend and I'm not a huge fan of cabbage.  I was not sure what to do with it until I remembered my mom's yummy chicken salad recipe.  So I tried making it and it looks pretty good (were going to eat it for dinner tonight).  Thought I'd share the recipe, it's great for summer!

Salad:

½ head of cabbage (green and purple if possible) chopped

2 cups boiled chicken, cubed

1 package raw Ramen Noodles broken up

2 green onions, chopped

¼ cup slivered almonds (optional)

2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Dressing:

1 package Ramen seasoning, preferably chicken

1 Tbsp sugar

½ tsp pepper

1 tsp salt

1/3 cup olive oil

2 ½ tsp vinegar (rice or white wine)

Combine salad mixture in large bowl.  Mix dressing in separate bowl then pour dressing mixture over salad and mix well.  Chill in refrigerator until cold and enjoy!