Easy Teriyaki Chicken Salad
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Our most favorite salad, easy teriyaki chicken salad!! It's so easy and perfect for all summer long! Juicy chicken, veggies, fruit and crunchy cashews!
- 3-4 Chicken Breasts (cooked in [Teriyaki sauce] *see note)
- 1 Large Bag of Spring Salad Mix
- 1 Can Mandarin Oranges (drained (I left these out this time since my kids tend to eat those and nothing else))
- 1 Cup Celery (sliced *optional)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper (Sliced)
- 1 Green Bell Pepper (sliced)
- 1 Can Pineapple Chunks (drained)
- 4 Green Onions (chopped)
- 1 Cup Raspberries
- 1 Cup Cashews
- Dressing (recipe follows)
- 3/4 Cup White Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons White Vinegar
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Red Onion (diced)
- 1 Cup Canola Oil
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Poppy Seeds
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Southern Grape Salad with Pecans
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Last year we celebrated our Grandpa's 90th birthday and everyone raved over this classic Southern Grape Salad with Pecans recipe. It's creamy, crunchy and a fresh fruit salad!
- 8 Ounces Cream Cheese (room temperature)
- 1/3 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla
- 1 Cup Sour Cream
- 1 Cup Vanilla Greek Yogurt
- 8-10 Cups Grapes (you may use all one color or a combination of grapes)
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans
- 3 Tablespoons Butter
- 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
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Our BEST Broccoli Salad
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Made with raisins, sunflower seeds, and bacon, this really is the BEST broccoli salad recipe! It can be prepped in advance and is perfect for BBQs and potlucks!
- 4 Heads Broccoli (chopped (8 cups chopped))
- 1/2 Cup Peas (frozen)
- 1/2 Cup Red Onion (diced)
- 1/2 Cup Golden Raisins
- 1/2 Cup Craisins
- 1 Cup Roasted Salted Sunflower Seeds
- 8 Slices Applewood Smoked Bacon (cooked and chopped)
- 1 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 Cup Shredded Colby Jack Cheese
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The Best Salad Recipe
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The BEST Family Favorite Salad recipe ever! This easy salad is made with fresh romaine lettuce, two kinds of cheese, crispy bacon, sweet tomatoes, crunchy toasted almonds, and fresh cucumbers all tossed with a healthy lemon vinaigrette.
- 1 Cup Slivered Almonds (toasted, see note)
- 10 Slices Bacon (cooked)
- 3 Romaine Hearts (large, chopped into bite size pieces)
- 1 Cup Roma Tomatoes (or grape tomatoes, chopped or halved)
- 1/2 Cup English Cucumber (sliced)
- 1 ¼ Cups Manchego Cheese (shredded)
- 3/4 Cup Light Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/3 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- 3/4 teaspoons Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
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Grilled Chicken Salad
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During the summer I love to make a big, satisfying salad that packs in a lean protein and is full of flavor without the fuss and mess of the oven. It's the best summer chicken salad recipe on the internet for a reason!
- 16 oz Mixed Greens
- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 12 Slices Bacon (thick, cooked, crumbled)
- 3-4 oz Smoked Cheddar (cubed)
- 3 oz Feta (crumbled)
- 1 Avocado (chopped)
- 1 Cup Strawberries (hulled and halved)
- 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
- 2 Corn on the Cob (grilled or frozen defrosted)
- 1 Batch Creamy Basil Dressing
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Citrus Jicama Avocado Salad
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If your usual bowl of greens isn’t sparking joy, it’s time to shake things up with this bright, crunchy, flavor-packed Citrus Jicama Avocado Salad!
- 1 Small Jicama (sliced thin and then cut julienne)
- 2 Avocados (sliced )
- 3 Oranges (peeled with a knife and cut into wedges)
- 2 Tablespoons Red Onion (diced)
- 1/3 Cup Cilantro (chopped )
- 1/3 Cup Feta ((use the brick and crumble it yourself. It’s waaaay better))
- 2 Tablespoons Orange Juice
- 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt (or to taste)
- Dash Cayenne
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Homemade Hawaiian Rolls
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- 2 Cups Milk
- 1/4 Cup Butter (unsalted)
- 1 Cup Water
- 1 Cup Pineapple Juice
- 1/4 Cup Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Honey
- 3 Tablespoons Yeast (instant)
- 1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Sea Salt (fine)
- 3/4 Cup Evaporated Milk
- 1 Egg (large, whisked)
- 11-13 Cups Flour
- 4 Tablespoons Honey
- 1/2 Cup Butter
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Sweet Potato Risotto
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Creamy, silky and rich, this sweet potato risotto is a gorgeous recipe just perfect for fall. This tasty risotto has loads of hidden veg too making it a wonderful family friendly meal or side.
- 1 Large (about 1lb) Jewel Sweet Potato
- 4 teaspoons Vegetable Oil
- 4 Slices Prosciutto
- 6 Cups Low Salt Stock / Broth (Chicken or Vegetable)
- 3 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 Medium Onion (finely diced)
- 1 Cup Finely Chopped Celery (about 3 medium stalks)
- 2 Cloves Garlic (crushed)
- 2 Cups Arborio Rice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves
- 2-3 Cups Boiling Water
- 3 Ounces (3/4 cup packed) Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas
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- 1 Pound Black Eyed Peas (dry, or canned is ok)
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 Tablespoon Oil
- 6 Ounces Pork Shoulder (diced in 1/2 “ pieces or 1 ham hock)
- 4 Strips Bacon (thick cut back, cut into 1/2” pieces)
- 1 Onion (yellow, minced)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Stalk Celery (sliced)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 2 teaspoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 4 Cups Chicken Stock
- 2 Cups Water
- 3 Bay Leaves
- 1 Cup Collard Greens (chopped in 2” pieces *optional)
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7 Up Biscuits
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These 7 Up Biscuits are super fluffy! This recipe calls for just 4 ingredients and comes together in about 15 minutes! Perfect for family dinners, Thanksgiving, and Christmas!
- 1/2 Cup Butter
- 4 Cups Bisquick (+ 1/2 cup for kneading )
- 1 Cup 7 UP
- 1 Cup Sour Cream
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