Spinach Salad

Christine this is for you...I don't have a picture to post with it.  Jay and I make this a lot since the last reunion.  It is so yummy!

Spinach Salad
1 (6 oz) pkg fresh baby spinach
1 c chopped cumcumber
1 c fresh broccoli florets
1/2 c golden rasins
1/2 c real bacon bits
1/4 c slivered almonds
1/4 c sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 c chopped red onion

Dressing:
1/3 c mayonnaise
1/4 c sugar
2 T red wine vinegar

Directions:
In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, cucumber, broccoli, raisins, bacon, almonds, mushrooms, and onion.
In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients until smooth.  Just before eating, drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

Christine's Requested Salad Recipe

Christine, I am about 99% sure that htis is the salad recipe from Iron Chef cook off last year.  Janae will have to check it out and let me know if I am right.  It was at http://www.allrecipes.com/ .

Ingredients:

1 (6 ounce) package fresh baby spinach
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup real bacon bits
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped red onion

DRESSING:
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Directions

In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, cucumber, broccoli, raisins, bacon, almonds, mushrooms and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Pasta Salad

Here is my absolute favorite pasta salad recipe. It’s my go-to recipe for any gathering, pot luck dinners, BBQs and today’s event, a bridal shower. It’s always a hit and I never have leftovers. I look at the ingredients and think they seem a little odd together, but believe me it works. And it’s so much better the next day so I always make it the night before. Give it a try, you’ll love it!

Pasta Salad

1 3/4 cups farfalle pasta

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup sour cream

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

1 1/2 tablespoons prepared Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon white sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups seedless red grapes, halved

2 cups diced ham

1/2 cup chopped green onions

1 1/2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water until al dente.

Drain.In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cider vinegar, mustard, sugar, black pepper, dill weed and salt.

In a large bowl, combine pasta, grapes, ham, onions and cheese. Toss with the dressing. Cover and chill overnight, or for at least 6 hours.