Black Bean & Corn Salad

1 14 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. Tabasco
1 lime, juiced
2 tbsp veg or olive oil
salt and pepper

Combine everything in a bowl. let stand 15 minutes for corn to defrost and flavors to combine. Toss and serve (we ate it with tortilla chips).

Submitted by Anne

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

1 pound chicken (about three small breasts)
1/2 pound penne pasta (can do regular or whole wheat pasta)
1 romaine heart, chopped
1/2 pint cherry or grape tomatoes (I did regular tomatoes from our garden, but placed them on the side for those that wanted them)
1/3 cup Caesar dressing (I love the Kraft fat-free Caesar Dressing)
A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top

Bake chicken breasts as directed on package on a cookie sheet. While the chicken is baking, chop the romaine heart and halve the tomatoes. Cook pasta until al dente, as directed on package. Drain and rinse pasta with cold water. Dice the cooked chicken and put this in a bowl. Toss in pasta, tomatoes, lettuce, and the dressing. Mix until all the ingredients are incorporated. This can be served with a little sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Submitted by Becky

BLT Pasta Salad

1 lb. rotini (or other pasta shape), cooked and rinsed in cold water
1 bottle Ranch dressing
1/2 t. black pepper
2 tomatoes, diced
1 lb. bacon, diced and cooked crisp
1/2 head lettuce, diced

Submitted by Becky

California Cole Slaw

1 small head shredded cabbage
1 small white onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2-3 tbsp white sugar or 1-2 tbsp of splenda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil

Combine and chill overnight. It's a sweet and sour cole slaw. Very good. You can decrease the vinegar and the oil to make it less sour or decrease the sugar to make it less sweet.

Submitted by JoAnn

Apple Salad

2 large apples
2 bananas
1 cup marshmallows (small)
1 cup halfed purple grapes
dressing (below)

Dressing
8 tbsp. mayonaise
4 tbsp. sugar
milk to thin

Submitted by Becky