Grilled Pineapple Avocado Blueberry Salad

"Grilled Pineapple Avocado Blueberry Salad" is perfect for any season. Add some nuts and/or chicken and you have a delicious entree.

Ingredients

1/2 small pineapple; peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick

1 Tablespoon lime or lemon juice

1 Tablespoon orange zest

1/4 cup orange juice

1/2 cup olive oil

1 (10 oz.) package of mixed greens

1 large ripe avocado; diced

1 pint fresh ripe blueberries; rinsed

1 small red onion; peeled and sliced thinly

Directions

Once the grill is ready, grill the fresh pineapple until lightly caramelized and they are showing the grill mark.

Dice the pineapple

Combine juices and zest in a bowl.

Vigorously whisk. 

Adding slowly adding the olive oil until all the ingredients are combined. 

Set a small amount of the mixture.

Pour in into the sides greens and toss the salad until it is coated with the mixture.

Divide green evenly into salad bowls.

Using the same bowl add blueberries, avocado, onions, and the reminder of the mixture and toss until completely  coated with the mixture.

Divide green evenly into salad bowls.

Serve immediately.

Classic Potato Salad

America’s favorite side dish is this Classic Potato Salad. This recipe is a nice choice for picnics, Barbecues and pot luck meals, the classic combination of ingredients makes a big favorite among family and friends.

Ingredients

5 to 6 medium russet potatoes peeled; cut into ¾ inch chunks

2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

1 cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise

1 Tablespoon French’s mustard

1 cup thinly diced celery

1/2 cup diced yellow onion

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Cover potatoes with water in 4-quart saucepot; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.

Drain and cool slightly.

Gently toss potatoes, mayonnaise, celery, onion, salt, pepper and eggs.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Macaroni and Parmesan Cheese Salad

This recipe is incredible! This recipe for Macaroni Salad lovers taste great and goes well with almost anything.

Ingredients

1/2 cup macaroni, uncooked 6.0

6 cup tap water
1/4 cup chopped red bell peppers
1/2 cup fresh cucumber, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup fresh chopped green onion 

1/4 cup chopped yellow bell peppers 0.5

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes sliced in half

Parmesan Cheese Dressing

1/2 cup mayonnaise 1.0

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 0.125
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 
1 teaspoon celery seeds 
1/2 teaspoon sea salt 
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne (red pepper) 
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Macaroni

In medium saucepan, over high heat, bring water to boil.

Add pasta, cook 7 minutes or until just tender.

Reduce heat as necessary to prevent boil over.

Drain pasta and allow to cool to room temperature.

Toss macaroni, peppers, cucumber, carrots, and green onions.

Parmesan Cheese Dressing

Whisk all the ingredients together in a small bowl.

Toss with macaroni salad.

Cover and chill 30 minutes. 
Serve. 

Chipotle Grilled Sweet Potatoes

Coated in a sweet and spicy sauce and grilled until tender, these Chipotle Grilled Sweet Potatoes make a fabulous side dish.

Ingredients

4 sweet potatoes

3 3/4 teaspoons our Chipotle Seasoning

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup olive oil

Directions

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.

Cook potatoes on High heat in a microwave oven until softened slightly, about 10 minutes.

Cut potatoes lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices.

Combine vinegar, Chipotle Seasoning, and olive oil in a large container with a tight-fitting lid.

With a brush coat both sides of the sweet potatoes with the spice mixture.

Grill over low to medium heat, turning often and basting with any leftover sauce.

Cook until sweet potatoes are fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

Remove from grill.

Serve.

Oven

Preheat oven 350 degrees F.

With a brush coat both sides of the sweet potatoes with the spice mixture.

Basting with any leftover sauce in 8 minute.

Cook until sweet potatoes are fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Remove from oven.

Serve.