Bean Salsa

16 oz. shoe peg corn

15 oz. black eyed peas

15 oz. pinto beans

15 oz. black beans

2 oz. pimento (I didn't have this)

1 green or red pepper, chopped

1 small purple onion, chopped

2 jalapenos, chopped

1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped

sauce:

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 TB water

1/4 c olive oil

3/4 c cider vinegar

3/4 c sugar. Mix and add to beans & such

Thanks Jen! I could have eaten this like soup!

Frito Salad

Asian Brown Rice Salad

3 c cooked brown rice

1/2 c chopped red pepper

6 thinly sliced green onions

1/2 chopped cilantro

1/4 c slivered or sliced almonds

1/2 - 1 c mandarin oranges

2 c cooked, chopped chicken breasts

1/2-3/4 c low fat Asian salad dressing (Newman's Own Lowfat Sesame Ginger)

Toss heated rice with all other ingredients. Serve warm.

Thanks Christine!!! I ate my leftovers for lunch and I wish I had some for dinner, too!

Bow-Tie Pasta Salad

6 cups diced cooked chicken (approx 3 pounds frozen)

12 oz bag bow-tie pasta cooked and drained, al dente

1 bunch (medium) green onions, sliced

16 oz Kraft Coleslaw dressing (pourable)

2 cups mayonnaise

1 large can pineapple tidbits, drained

2 cup chopped celery

1 lb red grapes, halved

4-5 granny smith green apples

1 pkg almonds, slivered (12 oz)

Combine first 5 ingredients and chill overnight. Prior to serving add the last 5 ingredients.

Thanks Bonnie! Delicious!

4th of July Preparations!!!

Love this idea - super easy, too!!! Found this via Tastykitchen and the Pioneer Woman/Steamy Kitchen

Grape Salad

Grape Salad

I can't remember where I first had this salad. In fact, I'd forgotten all about this salad until my niece requested it for her graduation luncheon. I'm really glad she did!

1 lb seedless green grapes

1 lb seedless purple or black grapes

1 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature

1 7 oz marshmallow creme

1 6 oz slivered almonds

I like to cut my grapes in half if they are very large.

Mix cream cheese and marshmallow together. Fold in grapes and almonds. Refrigerate for 1 hour for best texture.