Some Yummy Salads

I made these two salads over the weekend with the Cluff party's and they both were gone before I could snap some pics. Here is the recipes for those who asked. Things that call for fatty dressing and stuff I would use no fat.

Creamy Pesto Salad

INGREDIENTS:

Creamy Buttermilk Dressing:

1 large garlic clove, minced

1/3 cup mayo

1/3 cup sour cream

1/3 cup buttermilk

3 tablespoons red vinegar

Mix put in fridge

Pasta Salad:

2 tablespoons salt

1 pound bow tie (farfalle) past(at target)

8 ounce Asparagus, cut small

1 pound cooked chicken, bite size

8 ounce cherry tomatoes, halved and salted

1 can artichoke hearts, cut small

3 green onions, thinly sliced

1/2 cup pine nuts roasted, until golden

1/4 cup pesto ( store or homemade)

Cook pasta and salt, last 1 minute put in asparagus (Drain don't rinse) put on cookie sheet to cool set aside.

Place all other ingredients in a large bowl add noodles toss, Can be refrigerated for several hours, When ready to serve add the dressing toss again then enjoy!!

Chicken Zesty Salad

1 pound cooked chicken, bit size

1 bag salad

1 bag dark salad

1 large tomato, chopped

1/2 to 1 bunch of cilantro, chopped

1 can whole corn, drained

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

mix all together in large bowl

1/2 cup ranch dressing

1/2 cup barbegue sauce

mix up in dressing bottle

When ready to serve put dressing on and then add:

1 can french fried onions or baked tortilla chips(I used chips) toss

And Enjoy!!!