Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil Salad

So our garden has been loaded with tomatoes this year!  I made this quick and easy Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil Salad for my daughter's Baptism a few weeks ago.  The best part is, you can make this up in the morning, and when the party begins, simply bring it out and serve!

Cut up Roma tomatoes in thin slices.  Slice mozzarella cheese into thin slices.  Cut fresh Basil in thin strips.  Place two tomatoes on serving dish, place a slice a mozzarella on top and then garnish with fresh basil.  Then use a Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing and place all over the salad.  (I used the Aldi brand and it tasted wonderful!)  Let sit in the refrigerator before serving for a few hours to soak up the flavors of the dressing.  Enjoy!  I received so many compliments on this light, tasty salad.  Plus it was a bonus when I said the tomatoes were fresh from my garden!

Runners Chicken Salad

Ingredients:
1 cup rotini pasta, dry
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp light sour cream
2 Tbsp chicken broth
1 Tbsp + 1/4 tsp olive oil
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp red wine vinegar
1/8 tsp pepper
1 tsp dried basil
4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
6 oz precooked chicken, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, diced (optional)

Directions:
1.  Prepare pasta according to package directions, drain, rinse, set aside.
2.  Whisk together garlic, sour cream, broth, oil, vinegar, pepper, and basil in small bowl, set aside.
3.  In large bowl, combine pasta, lettuce, cheese, chicken, and onion, mix.
4.  Chill in refrigerator until serving time.  Toss salad with dressing just before serving.

Makes 6, 1 cup servings.

Chopped Spinach Salad

This is a super easy and flavorful salad.  I like to top with a Balsamic dressing!

Ingredients:
Bag of Spinach
shredded cheddar cheese

2 eggs, hardboiled, cooled, and chopped
6 white mushrooms, chopped
Bacon Bits

Layer ingredients in a salad bowl, chill and enjoy!