Kellys Salad Recipes

KELLY'S WEDDING SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl or shaker, combine olive oil, vinegar, basil, brown sugar, garlic and salt. Mix and chill for at least 1 hour.
• In a large bowl add salad greens, almonds, feta cheese, bacon and pear slices.
• Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.

KELLY'S BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Mix tomatoes, vinegar, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, oregano, and black pepper together in a bowl. Whisk oil into tomato mixture to make a dressing.
• Stir rice, black beans, and corn together in a bowl; toss with dressing until well-coated.

KELLY'S FAMOUS CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Place washed chicken breasts on baking sheet. Pat dry.
• Rub with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Roast for 30-40 minutes (depending on size of chicken breasts).
• Cool. Remove skin and debone. Cut into bite sized chuncks.
• While chicken is roasting, dice celery, chop scallions- toss into a bowl.
• Mix together mayonaise (use a godd quality), rice vinegar, ginger powder, garlic, and salt and pepper.
• Toss in chicken and almonds in with the chopped veggies and add the dressing.
• Enjoy!

KELLY'S HAM JELL-O® SALAD

Steps:

• Dissolve lemon gelatin in boiling water in a large bowl. Pour reserved pineapple juice and white wine vinegar into a measuring cup; add enough cold water to equal 1 cup. Stir water-juice mixture into gelatin mixture; refrigerate until cold and beginning to set, about 30 minutes.
• Stir mayonnaise and spicy brown mustard together in a bowl; whisk mayonnaise mixture into cooled lemon gelatin mixture until smooth. Gently fold cabbage, celery, ham, and reserved pineapple into gelatin. Transfer mixture into a ring-shaped gelatin mold.
• Chill in refrigerator until firmly set, about 4 hours. To serve, dip gelatin mold into hot water to loosen the sides; place a plate on top of the mold, invert, and gently lift the mold from the salad.