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THE LIST TAKE THIS HANDY COLLECTION OF INGREDIENTS WITH YOU TO THE STORE FOR THREE GREAT SALADS Note: Quantities and amounts of the “optional add-in ingredients” are according to your household’s tastes and preferences.
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Four 12-ounce microwavable packages of fresh green beans
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Celery (three ribs needed)
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Shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese
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Crumbled feta or goat cheese
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Light olive oil
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Brown rice (three cups needed)
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Chick peas
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Bunch of fresh parsley One red onion Carrots (one large needed) One red pepper Dried cranberries or cherries
Macaroni salad is perhaps the most versatile of all side dishes and is a great choice come summer. Onion, pimientos, peppers — you name it — can be added to the recipe.
Chopped walnuts Sliced and/or slivered almonds Pre-cooked chicken breast strips or medallions
Three bottles of prepared Italian vinaigrette dressing Balsamic vinegar 2.6-ounce packets of chunk light tuna 2.6-ounce packets of wild, skinless, boneless pink salmon One 16-ounce box of elbow macaroni Small jar of diced pimientos Jar of roasted red pepper strips Small can(s) or single-serving containers of green peas Pineapple tidbits
Serves about 8 Ingredients 1 16-ounce box of elbow macaroni 1 rib of celery, diced 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped small ¼ cup finely-chopped red onion ¼ cup rinsed, drained pimientos or small-diced red pepper (optional) Optional add-ins: Several 2.6-ounce packets of chunk light tuna Pre-cooked chicken breast, diced or cut small Shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese Chopped, hard-boiled eggs (precooked eggs available in most markets) Small can(s) or individual-serving container(s) of green peas Italian dressing of your choice
Tip for Success Cool the pasta completely before adding in any ingredients. Prep Cook the box of pasta according to package directions. Cool in refrigerator. When cool, gently stir in the carrot, celery, red onion, and pimiento or red peppers. Add Italian dressing to taste and mix gently. Refrigerate. Store and arrange the add-in ingredients for easy reach and use, and let the salad personalization begin! Let’s Eat! Let’s face it: Everyone loves pasta, and the fun of confetti. With the colorful bits of veggies and chosen add-ins, this lunch is flavorful and festive.
AMARITA VIA I STOCK
Pre-cooked, hard-boiled eggs
CONFETTI MACARONI SALAD
MICHIGAN BLUE
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