Brocccoli-Apple- Bacon Waldorf Salad

The original Waldorf salad, created at New York's Waldorf Astoria Hotel in the 1890s, contained only apples, mayonnaise, and celery. It was later that walnuts became part of the dish.


4 c. fresh broccoli
1/2 c. uncooked raisins ( regular or Golden)
1 sm. onion, chopped (I use a purple/red just because I like the taste..use what ever you like)
1/2 c. crisp fried bacon about 1 lb. ( I usually just use real bacon bits...saves some time)
1 c. apples
1 c. walnuts, chopped
Coleslaw Dressing (to coat until desired consistency)

Mix together all ingredients and refrigerate for about 2 hours.

Been craving salads lately...

Usually, when I decide to make a salad I toss a bag of greens with dressing and call it a day. This one is amazing and doesn't really take that much more effort...


Ingredients
3 firm-ripe pears (Anjou or Bartlett)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Splenda® or sugar substitute
1 box prewashed arugula (about 7 oz)
1 small head frissee, core removed, leaves torn into bite-sized pieces
½ cup pomegranate seeds
¼ cup vinaigrette, preferably balsamic or white-wine flavor

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 450°F; set oven rack at lowest position. Place foil-line baking sheet in oven to warm. Peel, then halve each pear lengthwise. Remove core. Place cut-side down on counter; slice lengthwise into 5 long pieces. In a medium bowl, toss slices with oil and Splenda®. Place on a warmed baking sheet; bake 10 minutes. Flip; bake 10 minutes longer.

2. In large serving bowl, toss arugula and frissee with vinaigrette. Add pomegranate and pears; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Sirloin Steak Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

All you need:
1 (1 lb) top round sirloin steak
Monterey steak seasoning, to taste
2 (4 oz each) packaged mixed baby greens
1/4 c. dried cranberries
1/2 c. light honey mustard salad dressing

All you do:

1. Sprinkle steak on all sides with seasoning. Heat skillet over medium heat until hot; add steak. Cook for 6 minutes; turn. Cook an additional 5 to 6 minutes or until desired doneness.
2. Remove steak from pan and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice steak into thin slices.
3. On a large platter, layer greens, cranberries and dressing. Top with steak.