Black Bean Salad

2 15.5-ounce cans black beans, rinsed
1 avacado, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 C fresh cilantro leaves
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tsp red pepper flakes
2 T fresh lime juice
3 T olive oil

Toss together and serve cold.

It's gluten and dairy free!  :-)

Rice, Cream, and fruit salad

2-3 cups rice (cooked/cooled)

2 (8 oz.) Cool whip containers

1 (12 oz.) can Pineapple tidbits (or any other fruit)
1 (11 oz.) can Mandarin oranges

1/2 cup Coconut (or as much as desired)

Combine above ingredients. Make sure rice is soft. Let cool in refrigerator before serving.

~K.J.V.

Greek Salad

1 head romaine lettuce- rinsed, dried and chopped
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 cucumber, sliced
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 lemon, juiced
ground black pepper to taste

1.In a large salad bowl, combine the Romaine, onion, olives, bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumber and cheese.

2.Whisk together the olive oil, oregano, lemon juice and black pepper. Pour dressing over salad, toss and serve.

Cabbage Salad

This is my FAVORITE salad!  It's great with a barbeque lunch.

Dressing:
1/2 C vegitable oil
3 T red wine vinegar
2 T sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 chicken seasoning packets (from Top Ramen)
2 tsp. sesame seeds
2 tsp. sunflower seeds

Salad:
1 head cabbage, chopped
1 package Top Ramen noodles, uncooked
2 stalks green onion, chopped
Slivered almonds, optional

Combine all dressing ingredients and whisk.  Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl, top with dressing.

~VLS

Cold Spaghetti Salad

1 1/2 lbs. thin spaghetti
1 chopped onion
1 chopped green onion
1 chopped tomato
1/2 C kidney beans
8 oz. Italian dressing
Optional ingredients: chopped parsley, basil, chopped brocolli, olives, parmesan cheese, and black pepper.

Cook spaghetti until done and rinse in cold water. Let dry. Add ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Refrigerate, then serve with sliced eggs and grated cheese.