SMOKY APPLE AND CHEDDAR SALAD

2 slices Canadian bacon, cut into 1" pieces
4 oz. chunk reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 c. canola/olive oil mix
2 tbsp. white vinegar
2 tbsp. chopped fresh dill
2 tbsp. finely chopped red onion
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
8 c. green leaf/spinach mix
1 large gala apple, cored, cut into 1/2" wedges

In large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon, drain. Using Christmas cookie cutters, like small wreaths, cut cheese into shapes. In large bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, dill, onion, sugar, salt and pepper. Add lettuce mix, apple and bacon, toss lightly to coat. Add cheddar.



Shrimp Apple Salad

(4.4 lbs) fresh shrimps
2 tsp. garlic and parsley seasoning powder
1 heaping tbsp. tartar sauce
3 heaping tbsp. Miracle Whip Dressing
2 tsp. honey mustard
3 tbsp. fresh chopped chives
pepper, to desired taste
1 green apple, diced
1 small American lettuce, shredded

After peeling shrimps, clean them thoroughly in water with lemons. Bring water to boil in a pan add little salt. Cook until color changes to a slightly orange.

Drain the water, cut up shrimps in pieces not too small. Add the ingredients and mix. The chopped chives you add on last.

Shrimp salad is ready to serve on garlic bread or on regular soup rolls.

Snicker Apple Salad

1 large tub cool whip
1 package vanilla instant pudding
1 cup of milk
1 bag fun sized snickers cut into chunks
3 medium sized apples

In a large bowl, mix pudding with milk, combine with cool whip, add snickers and then apples.

Spinach Apple Salad

Whenever Mom made this salad, it was the first thing on my plate. With spinach, apples, raisins and a light dressing, this beautiful harvest salad is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 cup diced unpeeled apple
1/2 cup walnuts choped
1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup raisins
2 cups torn fresh spinach
2 cups torn romaine

Directions
In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, salt and sugar; mix well. Add apple, onion and raisins; toss lightly to coat. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.

Just before serving, combine spinach and romaine in a large salad bowl; add dressing and toss. Yield: 4-6 servings.