Guiltless Buffalo Chicken Salad

I shared this a while back on my Instagram and Facebook account (which you can access from the right column here --->), but I'm just now getting around to posting it on here.  I'm so sorry for the wait!  This salad was so good and very healthy.  And, as the title describes, totally guiltless! My friend Kristy shared the recipe w/ me last October, and I finally got around to making it.  Definitely wouldn't regret making it if you're a salad lover, especially if you like a little kick (ya know from the hot sauce). Go ahead, try it, let me know what ya think.  What's your favorite salad?

Doesn't it look beautiful! I love a good loaded salad! YUM!

Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Salad

I decided to serve C+C Marriage Factory's Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Salad as a side dish to their Brown Sugar and Balsamic Glazed Pork Loin.  I thought it looked good, and when I noticed it was made from Brussels Sprouts, I thought, "hmm...that's interesting, I'll give it a try!"  So, I did, it it was good!  I'm thinking I might try it again w/ cabbage.  It tasted and looked a lot like cabbage once it was all chopped up.  I think I might like the cabbage a bit better b/c the Brussels sprouts are a little bitter tasting in comparison.  But, still really good and a great way to use Brussels sprouts if you have 'em! 

Saute Brussels sprouts, I also went ahead and added the walnuts to brown those a little bit too.

Chinese Chicken Salad

I've had a head of cabbage for about 2 weeks now (From Bountiful Baskets) and finally decided I needed to use it.  I decided that's there's only a few things I like w/ cabbage in it, but my favorite is Chinese Chicken Salad.  My mother-in-law has made it for us a couple of times, and every time I'm just amazed at how much I like it.  I had never made it before, but thanks to Stacie (hubby's sister) I now have the recipe and was able to make it last night!  It just tastes so healthy, but yet so good and I don't feel bad eating a ton.  Surprising my boys loved it!  I expected them to look at it and to not even want to try it, but they scarfed it all down!  I rate this a 3.5.

The almonds and noodles should be about this coloring.  I had it lighter and my husband had me put it back in the oven to brown some more.  He was right, browning it a little longer did bring out a bigger taste.  Place them in a small bowl to cool off before mixing in the salad.

Italian Salad

I thought for my first day I would put up recipes to make for a complete meal.  So in the previous post I shared a main dish, now the salad, and to come the rolls and a dessert!  I designed this salad after the wonderful salad that is famous at Sweet Home Chicago Pizzeria.  My husband and I loved it so much that I decided to recreate it at home!  It's so easy and so yummy.  As for homemade salads go, I would have to rate this a 4!