Orange Dump Salad

(I know the name sounds gross, but I really like it as a side, and kids LOVE it!)

3 cups cottage cheese
1 large tub of Cool Whip
2 cans mandarine oranges (small cans)
1 large can pineapple chunks, drained
6 oz orange jello mix

Mix first 4 ingredients together well, then sprinkle dry jello over; stir and let set in refrigerator until it thickens.

(the recipe actually calls for a 3oz pkg of orange jello and a 3 oz pkg of pineapple jello, but I can never find the pineapple jello...so I always just do two orange jellos...but it is good with the pineapple if you can find it!)
-Vinnie

Harvest Chicken Salad

This is a Pampered Chef recipe. I made it for the first time last night. It's both sweep and slightly tangy. It's really good and good for you. Makes 12 servings, but I just put together single servings at a time.

Dressing
2 oranges
1/3 c. fat-free mayo
2 T. stone-ground mustard
2 t. sugar
1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
1 small clove garlic, pressed

Salad
1 pkg. (6 oz.) fresh baby spinach leaves
2 c. diced roasted chicken (good use for any pre-cooked chicken you may have)
1 c. diced celery
2 medium Red Delicious apples
1/2 c. chopped red onion
3/4 c. sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 c. toasted pecan halves (optional, but really good)
Orange segments (optional)
Whole-grain croutons (optional)

For dressing, zest one orange to measure 2 t. zest. Juice oranges to measure 1/2 c. juice. combine orange zest, mayo, mustard, sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic in a bowl. Whisk until smooth. While continuously whisking, add orange juice in a thin, steady stream. Set dressing aside.

For salad, place spinach in bottom of large serving bowl. Dice the chicken and celery. Quarter apple, then remove stems and seeds. Slice apple quarters thinly. Layer chicken, celery, apples, onion, cranberries, and pecans over spinach. To serve, drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Top with orange segments and croutons. Serve immediately.

--Keri