Lentil Salad

Ingredients:
dressing
2 tbsp. olive oil
3 tbsp. lemon juice
4 green onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced (or garlic salt)
1 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
salt and pepper
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

salad
2 cups lentils, cooked
1-2 tomatoes, diced
1 cup cooked ham, diced (optional)
green pepper rings

Directions:
Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl. When well mixed, add warm lentils, tomato and ham. Stir to combine. Refrigerate overnight. Garnish with pepper before serving.

Tartar Sauce

Ingredients:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
1 tsp capers, chopped (optional)
salt
pepper

Directions:
Blend well and chill.

Mom's Broccoli Salad

Salad Ingredients:
1 lg. bunch fresh broccoli
1/2 c. red onion, chopped
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. sunflower seeds
1/2 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled

Salad Directions:
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Dressing Ingredients:
1 c. mayo
1/2. c sugar
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Dressing Directions:
Mix well and toss with salad ingredients just before serving.

Caryn's Spinach Salad

Ingredients:
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. poppy seeds
1/2 lb. fresh spinach, washed and torn
2 cups strawberries, sliced

Directions:
In a small bowl, combine mayo, juice, sugar, and seeds. In a large bowl, toss spinach and strawberries. Arrange on individual salad plates. Drizzle dressing over each.