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Check out these fresh salad recipes using garden-fresh produce

 

Blueberry Walnut Salad

Ingredients

1 (10-ounce) package mixed salad greens

1 pint fresh blueberries

1/4 cup walnuts

1/2 cup raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing

1/4 cup feta cheese

 

Directions

In a large bowl, toss the salad greens with the blueberries, walnuts and raspberry vinaigrette. Top with feta cheese to serve.

For an entree add chicken, diced apples and diced green onions.

— Sarah Stultz

 

 

Garden Tortellini Salad

Ingredients

16-ounce bag packaged tortellini from the pasta aisle

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons prepared ranch dressing

2 cups chopped tomato

1/4 cup chopped red onion

1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper

 

Directions

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Strain and toss with the olive oil. Refrigerate to chill for at least 1 hour.

Add ranch dressing, tomato, onion, cilantro and parmesan cheese. Lightly stir. Salt and pepper to taste.

— Crystal Miller

 

 

Kale and Apple Salad

Ingredients

1 bunch kale

Juice of 1 lemon

1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 unpeeled apple, diced

2 tablespoons honey

1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped

 

Directions

Rinse kale well and pat dry. Strip kale leaves from the stems, and then discard the stems. Tear leaves into small pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Pour lemon juice and olive oil over kale. Add salt and pepper.

With your hands, firmly squeeze and massage the kale leaves for about 30 seconds to tenderize the greens. (Yes, you’ll get your hands all messy, but the resulting texture of the kale is so totally worth it!)

Add diced apple and honey. Toss well to combine. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts.

— Terri Green

 

 

Raspberry Chicken Salad

Ingredients

Dressing

1 cup plain yogurt

1/2 cup fresh raspberries

1 tablespoon raspberry or red wine vinegar

2 teaspoons sugar

Salad

6 cups salad greens

2 cups cooked chicken breast, cut up

1 cup fresh raspberries

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

 

Directions

Place dressing ingredients in a blender and cover. Blend on high speed for about 15 seconds or until contents are smooth.

In large bowl, toss salad greens, chicken and raspberries. Serve with dressing and pepper.

Add diced apple and honey. Toss well to combine. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts.

— Colleen Harrison

 

 

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