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Tuna macaroni salad

Tuna macaroni salad
Toss boiled pasta, pineapple, pickle relish, celery, carrot, Japanese mayo and cheese, chill, garnish and enjoy. We love it with buttered toast.
Cook time: 12 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 people

Ham and macaroni salad

Ham and macaroni salad
Boiled macaroni, cubes of salty ham and cheese, sweet crushed pineapple, pickle relish, sliced celery and chopped carrot are tossed with mayo to make this lovely pasta and meat salad.
Cook time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 people

Poached chicken, shiitake and mango salad

Poached chicken, shiitake and mango salad
A salad that's filling enough to be enjoyed as a main course. The Thai-style sweet, salty and spicy dressing is flavored with palm sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, lemongrass, shallots, chilies and cilantro.
Cook time: 12 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 people

Arugula, tomato and salted duck egg salad with ginger vinaigrette

Arugula, tomato and salted duck egg salad with ginger vingaigrette
This East meets West easy-to-prep summer salad requires no cooking. Balsamic vinegar and olive oil are combined with ginger for a light dressing with a subtle heat.
Cook time: 0 minutes minutes
Servings: 3 people

Smoked salmon salad with fruits and nuts

Smoked salmon salad with fruits and nuts
Salty (fish), sweet (fruits) and sour (pickled onions), the contrasting flavors are echoed in a special salad dressing made with calamansi juice, honey and herb salt.
Cook time: 4 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

Fresh mushroom and vegetable salad with lemon butter dressing

Fresh mushroom and vegetable salad with lemon butter dressing
Put away that bottle of salad dressing from the grocery and make your own with basic pantry ingredients. The difference will amaze you!
Cook time: 6 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

Salmon, tomato and cheese salad

Salmon, tomato and cheese salad
Cubes of raw salmon are seasoned and tossed with cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, Apetina (a white cheese similar to feta) and two salad dressings. Yes, two. One for the vegetables and another for the salmon.
Cook time: 0 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

Potato, egg and salmon salad

Potato, egg and salmon salad
Boiled potatoes, broiled salmon and egg halves are tossed with a simple dressing made with olive oil, dill, pickle relish, capers, pickle juice, lemon juice, grated garlic and lemon zest. A citrusy and herby summer salad that's filling enough to be a main course. Serve at room temperature.
Cook time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

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