Carlton Salad

Romaine lettuce or baby spring mix

Feta cheese

Grilled chicken, diced

Avacado, diced

Orange dried cranberries, raisins

Fresh diced pear

Fresh oranges pieces

Pecans

Vinaigrette

Dilled Chicken Salad with Cranberries & Walnuts

1 can water packed chunk chicken breast (I like to use Sam's Club brand)
1/4 cup broken walnut pieces
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 tablespoon diced red onion
2 teaspoons fresh dill, or 3/4 teaspoon dried dill
1/3 cup miracle whip light

Mix and chill. Layer over a bed of greens, or on wheat bread for a delicious sandwich.

Frito Salad

(This has been one of our favorites for several years.)

1 head of lettuce, chopped
2-3 fresh tomatoes, diced
1 bag shredded taco/mexican cheese
1 bag Chili Cheese Fritos, crushed lightly
Catalina Dressing

Layer the chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese. Just before serving, top with crushed Chili Cheese Fritos and Catalina Dressing. Gently toss.

Oriental Chicken Salad

2 cups chopped romaine lettuce topped with 1/4 cup shredded cabbage and 1/4 cup shredded carrots (or you can use 1/2 cup of bagged coleslaw mix), 1/4 cup sliced water chestnuts, 1/4 cup mandarin oranges, 1 Tbsp. sliced almonds, 3 oz. cooked chicken (I use the short cuts cooked chicken breast that is located near the lunch meat).
Top with chow mien noodles and *dressing.
**I also like to add some fresh spinach.

*Oriental Chicken Salad Dressing

1/4 cup mayo
4 Tbsp. Rice Wine Vinegar
2 Tbsp. Sugar
2 Tbsp. Sesame Seed Oil
1 Tsp. Dijon Mustard

Add all ingredients to a mason jar with a lid and shake until smooth and blended.