101 Soup, Salad & Sandwich Recipes (14 page)

2 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped

1 c. cherry tomatoes, quartered

1 cucumber, peeled and cubed

3/4 c. baby carrots, cut in 1/4-inch coins

1/2 c. crumbled feta cheese

In a large bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots and cheese. Cover and refrigerate. To serve, toss with Dressing. Serves 4.

Dressing:

juice of 1 lemon

2 T. white wine vinegar

1 T. honey

2 T. fresh dill, chopped

1/4 t. salt

1/8 t. pepper

1/3 c. olive oil

1 apple, cored and coarsely grated

Whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, honey, dill, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil in a thin stream; stir in apple. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

1 egg, beaten

1 c. milk

4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 c. all-purpose flour

2-1/2 T. powdered sugar

1 T. kosher salt

1/2 t. pepper

Optional: 1/8 t. allspice

oil for frying

4 to 6 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted

Garnish: mayonnaise, dill pickle slices

Mix egg and milk together in an 11"x7" baking pan. Place chicken in pan, turn to coat and refrigerate for one hour. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar and spices. In a heavy skillet, heat one inch of oil to 400 degrees. Working in batches of 3, drain chicken, reserving egg mixture, and lightly dredge in flour mixture. Dip back into egg mixture, then into flour mixture again. Place very carefully into hot oil. Fry for 8 to 10 minutes, until done on both sides and juices run clear. Drain chicken on a wire rack. Assemble sandwiches on toasted buns and garnish as desired. Makes 4 to 6.

8 slices sourdough bread

4 slices Swiss cheese

1-1/4 lbs. sliced deli ham

15-oz. can pear halves, drained and thinly sliced

Spread each bread slice with a thin layer of Spiced Butter. On each of 4 slices, place one slice of cheese; layer evenly with ham and pears. Top with remaining bread slices and press together gently. Spread the outside of the sandwiches with Spiced Butter. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes on each side. Makes 4 sandwiches.

Spiced Butter:

1 c. butter, softened

2 t. pumpkin pie spice

1 t. ground coriander

1 t. ground ginger

1 t. salt

Combine all ingredients until smooth and evenly mixed.

12-oz. can tuna, drained

1 onion, chopped

4 to 6 dill pickle spears, chopped

1/2 to 3/4 c. carrot, peeled, shredded and chopped

3/4 to 1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

mayonnaise to taste

1 T. olive oil

8 slices multi-grain bread, toasted

1 tomato, sliced

In a bowl, mix tuna, onion, pickles, carrot, cheese and mayonnaise. In a panini press or skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until hot. For each sandwich, top one slice of toasted bread with tuna mixture, 2 slices of tomato and second slice of bread. Place sandwich in a panini press or skillet; heat one to 2 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Makes 4 sandwiches.

19.76-oz. pkg. Italian pork sausage links

1 green pepper, sliced into bite-size pieces

1 onion, sliced into bite-size pieces

8-oz. can tomato sauce

1/8 t. pepper

6 hoagie rolls, split

In a large skillet, brown sausage links over medium heat. Cut into 1/2-inch slices; place in a slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients except rolls. Cover and cook on low setting for 8 hours. Spoon into rolls with a slotted spoon. Makes 6 sandwiches.

1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed

2 T. mayonnaise-type salad dressing

1/2 T. dried, minced onion

3/4 t. Italian seasoning

8 slices Swiss cheese

10 slices deli honey ham

10 slices deli roast turkey

1 egg, beaten

1 t. water

Garnish: sesame seed

On a floured surface, roll dough into a 14-inch by 12-inch rectangle. Spread with salad dressing; sprinkle with onion and seasoning. Make ten, 1-1/2 inch cuts on each long edge of the dough. Layer dough alternately with cheese, ham and turkey, ending with turkey. Criss-cross the cut strips over the top of the meat; place on an ungreased baking sheet and set aside. Combine egg and water; brush over dough. Sprinkle with sesame seed; let rise for 30 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to one hour, until golden. Slice to serve. Serves 8.