Fruit and Almond Salad

1 5 oz pkg. salad greens
1 11 oz can mandarin oranges
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup raspberry vinaigrette dressing

Combine first 5 ingredients in large salad bowl.

Drizzle with dressing prior to serving.

Makes: 4 Servings (1 1/2 cup each)

Prep Time: 10 minutes

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Creamy Potato Salad

1 lb. red potatoes, cut into chucks (about 4 potatoes)
1/4 cup Kraft Zesty Italian dressing
1/3 cup Mayo
1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 hard cooked egg, chopped
4 green onions, sliced

In saucepan, boil water and cook potatoes for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool. Drain again.
Mix dressings and mustard in a large bowl. Add potatoes, eggs and onions; mix lightly.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes prior to serving.

Makes: 4 servings (3/4 cup each)

Prep Time: 30 minutes (not including refrigeration time)

This salad can be made diet friendly by using light dressing and Miracle Whip.

Great Salads 101

• Find greens that are free of discoloration and are crisp. Iceberg lettuce and cabbage should be firm and solid.
  
• Wash greens with cool water thoroughly, pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess water.
  
• Store greens in a covered container or plastic bag. Place a paper towel at the bottom of bowl to adsorb moisture.
  
• For iceberg lettuce, remove the core with a paring knife. Or grasp the head and firmly hit the core against the counter and lift out the core. Rinse with the head under running water with the core side down.
  
• Refrigerate greens at least 1 hour prior to serving. This ensures the greens crispness. Allow greens to set no longer than 15 minutes prior to serving.
  
• Don’t use a knife, use your hands! Lettuce should be torn and not cut. Cutting with a knife can turn the edges brown. Tear into bite sizes pieces just before serving.
  
• Toss greens with desired dressing and serve immediately or serve dressing on the side. Be careful no to add too much dressing because it will make the salad soggy.
  

Pasta, rice and vegetable salads should be chilled for a couple hours to allow all the flavors to blend together.

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Balsamic Chicken Salad

Kraft Food & Family Dinner
Ready in 5 minutes!

2 2 1/2 Cups Salad Greens
1 Package Chicken Breast Strips
1/4 Cup Cashews
2 TBSP Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl.

Note: This serves 2, but can easily be doubled.