Recipe: Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Estimated Cost:  $10.00

Prep Time:  20 minutes

Pasta Cooking Time:  10 minutes

Serves:  6

An elegant salad that comes together in a jiffy.  I keep a few bags of diced oven roasted chicken breast in the fridge so I can whip this salad up on short notice.

6 oz. dry fettuccine pasta, uncooked
2 pkgs. (6 oz. each) refrigerated diced oven roasted chicken breast
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
2/3 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1 pkg. (9 oz. each) chopped romaine salad
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1. Break pasta strands in half. Cook according to pasta package directions. Rinse with cold water to cook quickly; set aside.

2. In a large-bowl, stir together chicken, drained tomatoes, dressing, and onion. Add cooked pasta.

3. Add lettuce to pasta mixture; toss to coat ingredients evenly with dressing. Sprinkle with cheese and serve immediately.

Mike’s comments:

This recipe is easily adaptable. Try substituting a different kind of pasta or lettuce.

Recipe: Connie’s Romaine and Strawberry Salad

Estimated Cost:  $5.00

Prep Time:  10 minutes

Serves:  4 – 6

No time to throw together an elegant salad?  Kitchen Survival to the rescue! For just five bucks and about 10 minutes you can put together a delicious summer salad your guests are surely going to love and remember.  I’ve always been a fan of simple recipes and this one gets top marks.

1 head Romaine lettuce
1 lg. red Bermuda onion, sliced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbs. white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup milk
1 pint strawberries, sliced

1. Place Romaine leaves in a large serving bowl and toss with onion slices.

2. In a small blow whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and milk.

3. Add the strawberries and pour over salad just before serving.

Mike’s comments:

The dressing for this salad couldn’t be simpler. You won’t believe how tasty it is. Try this one!