Southwestern Bean Salad is a recipe I came up with on a moment's notice. It was prompted by necessity. We received a last minute invitation to a cookout with some friends. They wanted to share steak fajitas, fresh grilled sweet corn on the cob, and a tossed salad. RELATED POST: Zucchini Soup (Pampered Chef Cooking Blender or a Crockpot) When I offered to bring a dish, my … [Read more...] about Southwestern Bean Salad
Salads
Primanti Bros Pittsburgh’s Most Famous Cole Slaw
As a relocated Yankee living in the south, I sometimes miss being able to order Pittsburgh's most famous cole slaw. You can get this very special slaw only at Primanti Bros. restaurants. They build sandwiches that are piled high with fresh meats, french fries, and they top it all off with this style of coleslaw. The sandwiches are so tall that it's a workout just to get it … [Read more...] about Primanti Bros Pittsburgh’s Most Famous Cole Slaw
Low-Fat Creamy Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing
Low in fat is not what normally comes to mind when you hear "Creamy," but this salad dressing delivers on the promise of low-fat but high in flavor. "Creamy" most often conjures images of foods based in mayonnaise or heavy sour creams. But this low-fat salad dressing has a secret ingredient. RELATED POST: WW Creamy Italian Dressing (Zero Points) That … [Read more...] about Low-Fat Creamy Cilantro Lime Salad Dressing
Cheese Tortellini & Kale Salad
Cheese Tortellini & Kale Salad has become a staple in my household. Do you remember playing Never Did I Ever as a child? I can honestly say that as a little girl, I would never in a million years have thought that I would grow to love kale as much as I do. Because I love it cooked or raw, I make a point of growing it. I pretty much eat kale in any … [Read more...] about Cheese Tortellini & Kale Salad
Zesty Cucumber Basil Salad
Zesty Cucumber Basil Salad is a salad I came up with on the fly. So I found myself bombarded with cucumbers. Now, I don't waste food and needed to come up with something to do with five large cucumbers, quick! Sadly, I didn't have enough to bother pulling out the pickling supplies. While I love plain cucumbers, I have eaten a ton of them lately. Although I … [Read more...] about Zesty Cucumber Basil Salad