Spinach Salad Dressing

Worth the few minutes it takes to shake it up!

Spinach Salad Dressing

2/3 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

2 TBSP white wine

2 TBSP soy sauce

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp dry mustard

1/2 tsp curry

1 1/2 tsp salt

ground pepper

Add to mason jar and shake.

I usually use this with spinach, red onion, feta crumbles, tomatoes and cucumbers.

Source: Lilly

Marinated Cucumber and Tomato Salad

I love tomatoes! I have had this recipe so long I am not even sure where it came from. I suspect from Southern Living. This is a great recipe for cookouts or picnics. No mayo!

Marinated Cucumber and Tomato Salad

1/2 cup white wine vinegar

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup sugar

2 TBSP chopped fresh basil

1 1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 English Cucumber peeled and sliced

1/2 of a pint cherry tomatoes - halved

small red onion - thinly sliced

Whisk together first 6 ingredients in large bowl.

Add remaining ingredients and toss gently to coat.

Cover and chill for 2 hours.

Serve with slotted spoon.

Chicken Salad

I love chicken salad sandwiches. My favorite chicken salad is from Phil's Deli in Charlotte. In my quest to duplicate that chicken salad, I found this recipe in one of my Southern Living Cookbooks. It is very standard, no frills, but tasty.

Chicken Salad

4 cups shredded cooked chicken - i shred mine in the food processor

1 to 1 1/2 cups chopped celery

3 TBSP sweet pickle relish

1 1/2 TBSP dried minced onion - adjust this to your taste... don't add too much at first

3/4 cup mayonaise - I use Dukes

1 TBSP lemon juice - fresh

1/2 tsp salt

Combine first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Combine mayo, lemon juice and salt, stirring until blended; add to chicken mixture, and toss well. Cover and chill. Serve on lettuce leaves, in tomato cups, ritz crackers, or on sandwiches.

Source: The Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook