Salad Seekers

Beans are full of fiber and will make a satisfying salad. Why not try this Spicy Bean Salad and feel full while still fulfilling your dietary needs!

INGREDIENTS:
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can pinto beans
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 (8 ounce) jar chunky salsa
• 1 pinch dried parsley

DIRECTIONS:
Rinse the beans well, drain and pour into a large bowl.
Add corn. oil, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, and salsa. Sprinkle with parsley, cover, and chill for about 1 hour before serving.

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Try a lighter salad during the warmer months…cucumber salad!

INGREDIENTS:
• Cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1 small white onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried dill, or to taste

DIRECTIONS:
Combine cucumbers and onion in a large bowl. Add the vinegar, water and sugar to a saucepan and cook over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, and pour over the cucumber and onions. Stir in dill, cover, and chill at least 30 min.

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Mozzarella and Tomato Salad
Check out this different salad that only contains tomato, mozzarella cheese and basil!
Ingredients:

4 large tomatoes
10 ounces mozzarella cheese, thickly sliced
8 leaves fresh basil, torn into strips
4 tablespoons olive oil
ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

Slice tomatoes finely and arrange on a plate.

Drizzle a the four tablespoons of olive oil over the tomatoes, and sprinkle with black pepper.

Place slices of mozzarella cheese over tomatoes.

Add strips of basil over cheese.

Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

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The weather is getting warmer and that means a lot of parties, bar-b-ques, and get together are going to be happening. Why not surprised your host and hostess with a Seven Layer Salad that will be a delicious hit at the party?

Seven Layer Salad
1 head lettuce, torn into bite sized pieces
1 cup celery, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup sweet peas (cooked)
1 cup Miracle Whip
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 oz. bacon bits

In a glass bowl, starting with your lettuce, layer the ingredients. Keep salad in your refrigerator overnight before serving.

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