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Waldorf Salad with Poached Red and White Wine Pears
Ingredients:
6 to 8 ripe pears per recipe
Red wine or white wine
Red seedless grapes
White seedless grapes
Celery
Walnuts or pecans
Banana (optional)
*Using the pears from the red and white wine poaching recipes, cube 2 or 3 of each of the red wine and white wine pears.
½ cup red grapes, cut in-half
½ cup white grapes, cut in-half
¾ cup chopped celery ribs that have had the strings removed
½ cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 sliced banana (optional)
Directions:
Gently combine all ingredients, dress with Suan’s® Mango Lemon Blue Cheese Dressing. (Note ingredients may be increased as desired.)
Suan’s® Mango Lemon Fruit Butter Blue Cheese Dressing:
Combine:
2 tablespoons Suan’s® Mango Lemon Fruit Butter
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Crumbled Blue Cheese to taste
Salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
Pour dressing in the bottom of large salad bowl before adding ingredients, then gently toss with Waldorf Salad ingredients. Serve chilled.
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Okie Pesto
Subbing pecans for pine nuts saves money and makes for a delicious pesto. Oklahoma pecans and basil make a perfect Okie Pesto everyone will love.
MIO Products in Okie Pesto
Scissortail Farms Basil – Scissortail Farms uses aeroponic technology in 26,0000 square feet of greenhouse to produce delicious greens and herbs for Oklahoma and surrounding areas. With a focus on preserving water and limiting the environmental impact, you are sure to enjoy the high-quality taste and sustainability of this fresh local basil in your Okie Pesto.
Miller Pecan Co. Pecans – Miller Pecan Co. is family-owned and operated with the mission of providing environmentally responsible, nutritious, and delicious pecans. The Miller family has been harvesting these Made in Oklahoma pecans since the 80s. Miller Pecans are the perfect flavor for this pesto.
- 4 cups loosely packed Scissortail Farms Basil
- 1 1/2 cups Miller Pecan Co. Pecans
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- pinch of ground black pepper
- Blend the basil, pecans, garlic, parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt and pepper in a food processor until the mixture becomes a slightly chunky paste.
- Store in refrigerator for a week. Or, place in ice cube trays and freeze.
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Spinach and Berry Salad with Candied Pecans
This colorful salad is bursting with berries. Local candied pecans add great flavor. It’s great as a main dish with grilled chicken or salmon, or served as a side dish with your favorite seasonal main dish.
- 4 cups Scissortail Farms Spinach
- 4 cups Scissortail Farms Spring Mix
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1 cup Knight Pecan Farms Cinnamon Candied Pecans
- Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing
- 1 1/2 cups raspberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 small shallot, diced
- 1 teaspoon Seikel’s Oklahoma Gold Old Style Mustard
- 1 tablespoon Roark Acres Honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Pinch of fresh ground pepper
- Toss lettuce greens with berries, cheese and cinnamon pecans. Toss with Raspberry Vinaigrette,
adding a little at a time until coated. You may have leftover dressing, which will keep, covered, in the
refrigerator for a week.
- Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing – Place all ingredients in a food processor, and blend for 30 seconds.
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Okie Italian Pasta Salad
We’re also loving the Okie Italian Pasta Salad. It’s full of flavor from Bar-S bacon, mini pepperonis, Lovera’s cheese, Scissortail Farms fresh-picked basil, cucumber and tomatoes. Della Terra’s fusilli pasta is the perfect base for this salad. The pasta, which is artisan and made locally in small batches, is as authentic as you can get. And the whole salad is tossed with Diane’s Legendary Italian Salad Dressing, which lives up to its name. This pasta is great made a day ahead. Add extra Diane’s dressing according to your taste.
- 1 (12 ounce) package Della Terra Fusilli pasta
- 1 Cucumber, diced
- 1/2 Red onion, diced
- 2 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons Scissortail Farms basil, chopped
- 1 small can Sliced black olives, drained
- 4 slice Bar-S bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup Mini pepperonis
- 1/4 can Shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 (8 ounce) Loveras Caciocavera cheese, cut into small cubes
- 3/4 cup Dianes Legendary Italian Salad Dressing
- Cook pasta to al dente, according to package directions. Drain and rinse. Place pasta in a large serving bowl.
- Add cucumber, onion, tomatoes, basil, olives, bacon, pepperoni and cheeses. Toss to combine. Add dressing, gently mixing. If making ahead of time, you may want to add a little more dressing closer to serving time to boost the flavor.
- Note: This salad is best made a few hours ahead of time. But it can also be served right away at room temperature.
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Farm Fresh Corn Salad
Corn salad is just what you want in the heat of an Oklahoma summer. This one has a freshness from cilantro, peppers, squash and a vinaigrette with lime juice and olive oil.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon Daddy Hinkles seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 zucchini squash, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped Scissortail Farms Cilantro
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 avocados, diced
- Heat oil in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat.
- Add corn, Daddy Hinkles seasoning and pepper. Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat, and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine corn, squash, jalapeno, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil and salt.
- Cover, and chill 30 minutes. Stir in avocado just before serving.
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Fresh Tomato Salad
A simple tomato salad, with herbs and a little sweetness is just what you want o a hot summer day.
- 6–8 Ripe Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Scissortail Farms Chopped Chives
- 1/4 cup Scissortail Farms Basil Leaves, Chopped Finely
- 1 cup Dianes Hatch Valley Green Chile Sauce and Salad Dressing
- 1 1/2 cup Roark Acres Okie Honey
- Dice the tomatoes into large chunks or slices
- In a small mixing bowl, add the chopped basil, chopped chives, Diane’s dressing and honey.
- Mix thoroughly so they honey is fully incorporated.
- Add this mixture to the tomatoes and toss.
- Serve at room temperature as soon as complete
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Fried Okra Salad
This wonderful and unique salad has okra at its core, but also has great flavor from a tangy vinaigrette and smoky bacon.
- 1/2 cup Hiland buttermilk
- 1 Hansens egg
- 1 (1-Pound) package frozen, sliced okra OR 1 pound fresh okra, stemmed and sliced
- 1 (6) ounce package Shawnee Mills corn muffin mix
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 12 to 16 ounce Scissortail Farms salad greens
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 5 slices Bar-S Fully Cooked Bacon, warmed and crumbled
- 1/3 cup olive oil or canola oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Combine Hiland buttermilk and egg in a shallow dish. Dip okra in buttermilk, then coat in cornbread mix.
- Add vegetable oil until it reaches 2 inches up the side of a deep skillet. Heat.
- Over medium-high heat, fry okra in small batches, about a minute or two on each side. (Turn once while cooking.) Let cool on paper towels. Sprinkle with coarse salt while still hot.
- Combine greens with tomato and bell pepper. Top with Bar-S bacon.
- To make salad dressing, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and sugar. Pour dressing over salad. Top with okra, and serve immediately.
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Cool Summer Pasta Salad
This recipe is perfect for a family picnic or a quick lunch!
- 1 package Della Terra Fusilli dry pasta
- 1 bunch broccolini stems, cut into 1‘2-inch pieces
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cup spring onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Dianes Legendary Italian Salad Dressing
- Cook the pasta using the directions provided on the package.
- In the last minute of cooking, add the broccolini and finish the cooking time.
- Drain and, while warm, add all other ingredients. Gently mix, then allow 15 minutes for cooling. Refrigerate.
- Note: This salad is wonderful with chicken and Ace in the Bowl Salsa as a sauce.
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Grilled Chicken Salad with Creamy Cilantro Vinaigrette
This refreshing salad with a creamy cilantro vinaigrette makes a nice, light dinner. But it’s full of enough ingredients to feel like a substantial dinner. The vinaigrette is so good you may want to use it as a dip or marinade.
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1 (16 Oz.) bag frozen corn
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Head Country All Purpose Championship Seasoning
- 1/4 cup Hiland Sour Cream
- 1/4 cup Garden Club Mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons chopped Scissortail Tail Farms cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 head Scissortail Farms lettuce, torn into pieces
- 2 roma tomatoes
- 2 avocados, sliced
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- Ace in the Bowl Salsa
- On an outdoor grill or an indoor grill pan, cook chicken until done.
- Set aside until slightly cooled, then slice into strips.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a baking sheet, combine frozen corn, olive oil, salt and Head Country seasoning. Toss to coat. Cook 10 minutes, stir, then cook and additional 5 minutes.
- Make dressing by combining sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, lime, salt and olive oil. Whisk until combined, or place all ingredients in a food processor and whirl until blended.
- To serve salad, combine lettuce, tomatoes and avocado in a large bowl. Top with chicken, cheese and Ace in the bowl salsa, then drizzle with dressing.
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Grilled Chicken Summer Salad
Marinated chicken tops this fresh salad. The chicken is great on salad, but also delicious with pita bread, over rice or pasta. Adding Scissortail Farms herbs to the salad gives it a great flavor.
- 4 OK Foods ‘Tenderbird’ Chicken Breasts
- 1/4 cup Daddy Hinkles Original Marinade (liquid)
- 1 tablespoon Garden Club Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Daddy Hinkles Original Seasoning
- 12 ounce Scissortail Farms baby spinach
- 1/2 cup Scissortail Farms mint or basil, roughly chopped
- 2 cups Triple S Farms watermelon, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Dianes Legendary Italian Salad Dressing
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbles
- In a small mixing bowl combine the Daddy Hinkles original wet marinade with the Garden Club vinegar. Trim any fat from chicken breasts and place in a one gallon baggie with marinade solution. Allow at least one hour in the refrigerator, overnight is better.
- Grill the chicken breasts while sprinkling with dry seasoning until cooked through. Allow them to cool completely before assembling salads.
- In a large mixing bowl combine all remaining ingredients and toss gently. Arrange the salads and top with grilled chicken.