Christmas Pasta Salad

We got this recipe from our friends, the Jorgensens, and I'm loving the colors. :-) It's a new family favorite!



1 pkg rotini pasta
50 pepperoni, halved
1/2 cup parmesan, shredded
2 cups baby spinach
1 bottle Kens Steakhouse Creamy Caesar dressing

Cook rotini according to package directions. Rinse and cool. Toss together with all other ingredients. Serves 12.

-Jensa

(Another) Cafe Rio Cilantro Ranch Dressing

I think i've tried over a dozen different recipes, but my friend Natalie here in Texas made this tonight and it was by far my favorite!!!1 ranch dressing packet

1 cup mayo

1 cup buttermilk (or just reg. milk)

1/2 bunch cilantro

2 tomatillos

juice of one lime

1/2 clove garlic

Mix in blender!

Spinach Strawberry Pecan Salad

I've had this several times at weddings, and finally took the time to search for and try it! I love it! A little like some of the other spinach salads out there- but still one of my favorites!

Ingredients

1 bag baby spinach
1 pint (or really about 1/2 a pint) strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup pecans (I like the ones that are already broken up)
* Lane likes to add crumbled feta or blue cheese also... hey, he's a cheese guy!

DRESSING

• 1/3 cup vinegar (I use apple cider vinegar)
• 1/2 cup sugar or splenda
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard (the seasoning kind)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Place spinach, sliced strawberries and pecans in bowl. Toss with dressing. Sprinkle a few more strawberries and pecans and wah-la! Delicious salad!

Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing

Yum! One of our family's favorite salads - sweet and tangy.

Salad:
mixed greens (spinach)
feta cheese
shredded bacon
purple onion


Dressing:
1 TB poppyseeds
1 cup canola oil
½ cup white vinegar
½ cup sugar
½ tsp dry mustard
½ tsp onion powder