Greek Salad

This is one of my favourite summer salads.

2 med. cucumbers, peeled
2 targe tomatoes, trimmed
1 can black olives, drained
1 onion, peeled
1/2 lb feta cheese
1/2 c. olive oil
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp. oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Cut cucumbers legnthwise and remove seeds. Roughly chop cucumbers, tomaotes, and onions (should be left in bite size chunks). Slice olives. Place the vegetables in a large bowl. Add crumbled feta. In a small jar, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Shake to mix. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss gently. Serve.

**tastes better if made early on and refrigerated**

Enjoy,

Myrna

Crab Salad

This is a nice summertime salad.

1 med. onion, finely sliced
1 lb cooked crab meat
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. ice water
5 tbsp. cider vinegar
1 tbsp. lemon juice
salt
freshly ground pepper

In a large bowl, spread half of the onion around the bottom. Place crabmeat on top of the onion. Top with remaining onion. Pour oil, water, vinegar & lemon juice over top. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 but no longer than 12 hours. Toss and serve.

Makes around 6 cups.

Enjoy,
Myrna

Potato Salad

I love summer for the great side dishes that help to grace any BBQ. Here's one from my Junior High School Home Ec. book. I still like it.

4 c. diced cooked potatoes
1 1/2 tsbp. minced onions
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/3 c. mayonnaise
1 or 2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
touch of prepared mustard

Place all ingredients except mayo. and mustard in a bowl, combine gently. Add mayo and mustard, stir gently to combine.

Seres 4 - 6

Enjoy,
Myrna

Curried Egg Salad

This is great in a sandwich or on it's own as a side dish.

1/3 c. mayonnaise
1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tsp. curry powder
1 tsp. prepared mustard
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 c. diced apple
1/3 c. minced onion
1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro

Whisk together mayo, lime juice, curry powder, mustard, salt & cayenne in a bowl until combined. Add eggs, apple, onion and cilantro and stir to combine. Serve immediately, or chill and serve.

Enjoy,
Myrna

Coleslaw

One of the summer side dish favourites.

3/4 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. sweet pickle relish
2 tbsp. prepared mustard
1 tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
2 large carrots, peeled and grated

Mix mayo, relish, mustard, and vinegar in large bowl. Add cabbage and carrots, toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill.

Serves 8-10.

Enjoy,
Myrna