Sugar Toasted Almond Spinach Salad

My sister Lindsey made this for us when we were camping.  Camping.  Yep.  It was delicious - I even tried it and ate my whole serving today!  I have never eaten a salad without gagging before!  Ever!  This is a big step for me.

Sugar Toasted Almond Spinach Salad

1/2 cup almonds
3 T sugar
grilled chicken - sliced
1 LB strawberries - sliced
goat cheese
poppy seed dressing
baby spinach leaves

In a pan over medium high heat, melt sugar with almonds, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes until the almonds are coated.  Spread over wax paper to cool.  Assemble your salad to taste!

Ramen Noodle Salad

I got this recipe from my sister Lindsey.  I will have to trust everyone else that it is good - I just can't eat it - I never learned how to like a salad.  I made it the other day without the almonds and green onions and no one complained, but maybe they were being nice!  I didn't get a picture though, so it must have been ok.

Ramen Noodle Salad

1 package ramen (chicken flavor)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
14 oz bag coleslaw mix
5 oz slivered almonds - toasted
1/3 cup sunflower seeds
4 green onions - chopped


Crush ramen noodles inside the package, then open and remove seasoning packet.  In a small bowl, whisk together seasoning packet, vegetable oil, cider vinegar, and sugar.  Just before serving, mix together coleslaw mix, almonds, sunflower seeds, and onions.  Toss with dressing and serve.

Pepperoni Pasta Salad

I do not usually like cold pasta salads, but I make an exception for this one.  It is delicious.  I got it from a church cookbook.

Pepperoni Pasta Salad

12 oz rotini tri-color pasta - cooked
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 head broccoli - cut and cooked
4 oz pepperoni - chopped
1 cup mozzarella cheese - shredded
15 grape tomatoes - halved or 1 tomato - chopped
1 bottle italian dressing

Mix ingredients, toss with half of the italian dressing. Refrigerate.  Just before serving add the remaining dressing and mix well.