Tuna Salad

This recipe brings many fond memories to mind. When my husband and I were first married we would visit our good friends in South Pasadena. Almost every visit TC would make this wonderful salad for us. Now when I make this salad I think of all the wonderful visits we had in South Pas.

We still see our wonderful friends, M & TC (who is a BMCC member, BTW), but they are no longer in South Pas.

Now when we visit with M and TC there are four little girls playing together. So many new memories we have and continue to make with them. All around food. Our visits have always and continue to be around wonderful meals.

Thank you TC and M for all those wonderful South Pas visits, and thank you for all the wonderful recipes you have given us over the years. This is one of many.

I made this salad yesterday for a school fundraiser meeting. It was such a hit I had to add it to the blog. I can't believe I hadn't added it before! I also made Harvest Cobb Salad and served a wonderful french bread along with it. It would also be nice for a light dinner.

Tuna Salad

2 cans (6 1/8 oz ea) Solid White Tuna
1 rib Celery, finely diced
1/3 cup peeled & finely diced red onion
2 tablespoons, dill pickle relish
1 hard cooked egg, peeled & coarsely grated or chopped
pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
about 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Gently flake tuna with a fork with out mashing. Mix remaining ingredients except mayonnaise and toss togther. Add just enough mayonnaise to moisten blend well.

Makes 2 large salads, 3-4 small salads or 4 sandwiches

ENJOY!

Sorry there is not picture. I thought for sure the recipe was on the blog already. I'll try and make it again soon and take a picture before it's all gone.

Salad with Apples, Dried Cranberries and Goat Cheese

One of our BMCC members altered a Cook's Illustrated salad recipe. I've had this altered version several times at our members home. It's a very tasty salad.

One thing I also like about this salad is if your kids don't go for lettuce there are still good things in here they can pick out.

Salad with Apples, Dried Cranberries and Goat Cheese

serves 6

14 cups hearty mixed greens, washed and dried

Goat Cheese

1/2 cup walnuts, chopped coarse and toasted

1 cup dried cranberries (can also use dried cherries)

2 medium Granny Smith apples

Vinaigrette

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon finely minced shallot

1/4 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

ground black pepper

Combine vinegar, mustard, shallot, salt, and sugar in small bowl. Whisking constantly, drizzle in oil; season to taste with pepper. Toss with greens.

Quarter and core apples and cut into 1/8 inch thick slices. Toss greens, walnuts, cranberries, apple slices, and goat cheese together.

Hint: Use less greens, apples, walnuts, cranberries and goat cheese (just enough for your family) and save the remaining vinaigrette for next time.

TorteMeyerllini Salad

This is a recipe from one of our members. I can't wait to try it. I love pasta salad and this sounds fabulous. Especially, like she says, on a hot summer night. I think I may need to try it in at the lake too! Sounds perfect.

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I have made this for years for work potlucks and family functions and I get asked time and again for the recipe - it's hilariously easy and this is really good with some fresh bread on hot summer nights when you don't feel like cooking!

TorteMeyerllini Salad
 
Cook a family size cheese tortellini package (such as Buitoni or
Safeway Select brand) according to package instructions.
 
In a large bowl, combine the following with the cooked tortellini:
 

• Slightly less than half a pint of halved cherry or grape tomatoes
  
• 1 small can sliced black olives (drained)
  
• 1 can quartered artichoke hearts (NOT the kind in marinade)
  
• About 1/2 cup or more of cubed mozzarella cheese (fresh mozz if consuming salad within a few hrs of making it, otherwise it falls apart once the dressing soaks in)
  
• About a cup of steamed and cooled broccoli (steaming in those new Ziplok steamer microwave bags is awesome and a huge time saver)
• Girard's Olde World Italian dressing (to taste - usually about 1/2+ bottle)
  

 
I put everything in a large tupperware bowl with a lid, and then give it a good shake. Refrigerate until ready to use. May need to add more dressing if it has been sitting for a bit. The addition of shredded roasted chicken would be good, or diced/cubed salami.
 
Enjoy!!

Chinese Coleslaw

Great summer salad. You can easily make this into a meal by adding a Roasted Chicken (skinned and shredded) from the deli.

1 pkg instant ramen soup - oriental flavor
1 Tbsp butter
16 oz bag coleslaw mix or 1 bag broccoli slaw mix
1 bunch green onions
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup slivered almonds

dressing:
1/4 cup each vegetable oil and toasted sesame oil
3 Tbsp each sugar and balsamic vinegar
seasoning pkt from ramen soup

Break apart noodles from soup pkg - be careful not to grind them with hands. In small frying pan, melt butter - add noodles and cook, stirring until browned. Remove-set aside. Add sunflower seeds and almonds to pan. Cook stirring until lightly browned. Set aside. Add green onions to pan. Cook until limp.

Combine all dressing ingredients and stir (or shake). In a serving bowl combine all salad ingredients. Add dressing just before serving and toss.

Harvest Cobb Salad

Here is a great salad from one of our BMCC members. She copied this salad from a local restaurant (in Florida) and it has become a hit!! I agree, the dressing is the secret. It's the one with the peach on the label. ENJOY.

HARVEST COBB SALAD

The Basics:
lettuce - I use organic baby romaine
apples - organic fuji apples work great!
red seedless grapes - organic, when available, of course
feta cheese
Brianna's Poppy Seed Dressing (this dressing is the secret!! I've been able to find it at SuperTarget, Walmart and most chain grocery stores around here)

Variations - you can add:
cranberries or raisins
pecans or walnuts
pepitos (green pumpkin seeds)
smoked turkey or chicken

Variations - you can try:
pears instead of apples
gorgonzola instead of feta
baby spinach instead of salad

Broccoli Slaw/Cole Slaw Salad

These are very good, easy, and something a little different than the usual cole slaw or green salad.

Broccoli Slaw
brocoli slaw (look for pre-washed bag)
just add dried cranberries,
unsalted sunflower seeds
and salad dressing(Brianna's Poppyseed dressing)

Broccoli Cole Slaw Salad
Broccoli Cole Slaw (pre-washed bag)
Pineapple chunks or slices
apples, sliced or diced

Raisins
Pears, sliced or diced

dressing: red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil-just a little to coat everything, or refrigerated cole slaw dressing