Summer Spinach Salad

Baby Spinach

Mixed Greens

Mandarin Oranges

Sliced Almonds

Sliced Strawberries

Dried Cranberries

Diced Apples - Green or Gala (Optional)

Soft Cheese of Your Choice (Optional)

I like this salad because you can tweak it to your company.  My Mom isn't a fan of the soft cheese so I skip it.  My sister doesn't love the apples, so if she's going to eat it I leave them out of add them after I get her a bowl.  It's a light and fresh salad with some flavor and color.  I like to use a poppyseed dressing or a raspberry/strawberry vinegrette.

California Salad

2 cans mandarin oranges (drained)
2 c. coconut
2 c. (1 large can) pineapple tidbits (drained)
2 c. marshmallows
2 c. (1 pint) sour cream

Mix together all ingredients. Refrigerate over night.

Chinese Cabbage Salad

1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles, crushed (Can toast with Cashews - optional)

10 ounces cashew pieces (Can toast with ramen - optional)

1 (16 ounce) package shredded coleslaw mix

1 bunch green onions, chopped

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup cider vinegar

1 tablespoon soy sauce

Toss the first four ingredients in a large bowl.  In a blender or even in a quart jar, combine the sugar, oil, vinegar and soy sauce and mix well.  Pour over salad and mix.

If I am making this as dinner as opposed to a side, I add some grilled chicken, chopped or shredded.