Delicious Salads

Popcorn Salad

Thanks to Mia for serving up this salad at the cabin during the 4th of July weekend this year. It is a keeper!!

Popcorn Salad

2 c. mayo

2/3 c. sugar

2 t. vinegar

combine above in a large bowl. Add to it:

2 c. chopped celery

2 bunches green onion, sliced

2 cans water chestnuts, chopped

1 pd. bacon, crumbled (I use about a cup)

2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

1 med. bag Old Dutch Gourmet popcorn

Toss together and serve. I left some of the popcorn out until just before serving to keep the crunch. Also, I made 1/2 of the recipe for a luncheon and it easily served 6.

Grilled Romaine Hearts

This is the perfect summer grilling salad. It is also a perfect base for any of your favorite salads.

1 heart of Romaine

slice it length wise and brush the cut-side with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and cracked pepper. Heat your grill to med. Place the Romaine halves, cut side down, on the grill. Keep an eye on them, when they start to char take them off. They are done!

I usually top them with a drizzle of a good balsamic and freshly grated Parmesan. I usually serve one 1/2 per person. You can chop the Romaine or serve it as a knife and fork salad.

Be creative with this one. It is also fantastic with cherry tomatoes and a good Ranch or Blue Cheese dressing.