Pickled Salad

This is just so good. My husband put this together and I had to write it down. 

2 cans chickpeas

2 English cucumbers

1 red onion

1/2 cup cilantro

10 oz frozen sweet white corn

1 cup apple cider vinegar

1 1/4 cup sugar

1 Tbsp kosher salt

1 Tbsp powdered mustard

Ground black pepper to taste

1 tsp hot sauce

Mix chickpeas, cucumbers, onion, cilantro and corn in a bowl. 

Mix the rest of ingredients together, stirring until sugar is dissolved. 

Mix together and let sit for at least 2 hours. Mix occasionally as it pickles. 

Taco Salad

It's not the most healthy recipe, but it sure is good.  It's a hit with the whole family. 

Taco Salad

1 bag Doritos 

1 pound sausage*

1 head leaf lettuce 

3 tomatoes 

1 can black beans (drained)

1 cup cheese dip

1 small can chopped jalapeños

1 cup salsa

2-3 Tbsp taco seasoning

Brown sausage and add taco seasoning as it's cooking.  Add about 1/2 cup of water when it's completely cooked and let simmer.  Add cheese sauce, salsa, beans, and jalapeños to the sausage. Stir until combined.  Remove from heat and cool 3-5 minutes.  Add tomatoes and stir until combined. 

Crush Doritos slightly.  Put in large bowl.  Tear or cut lettuce into bite sized pieces.  Mix into Doritos.  Pour meat mixture over the lettuce and chips.  Stir until everything is coated.  Serve with sour cream and black olives if desired. 

* You can use hamburger.  I prefer sausage for the added flavor. 

Holiday Ambrosia Salad

I don't make this often.  I love to eat it, but never seem to make it.  I don't know why.  I decided to make it this Thanksgiving. It's my own version.  I do like walnuts or pecans in it, but left them out since my daughter is allergic. 

Holiday Ambrosia Salad

1 can pineapple tidbits, drained

2 oranges pealed, segmented, and skinned OR 1 can mandarin oranges, drained

1 apple (fugi or honeycrisp are good), diced small

2 cups grapes, quartered

1 bag sweetened shredded coconut 

1 small bag mini marshmallows

16 oz Cool Whip, softened

1 single container key lime yogurt

4 oz sour cream

Combine in a large container and chill.