Porcupine Grill Salad dressing

Porcupine grill has the best salads. We went there for lunch the other day and afterwards googled to see if I could find the dressing recipe..

I DID!!!!!

1/2 c. honey

1 C. mayo

1 tsp. grey poupon mustard

1/2 tsp. sesame seed oil

1/3 c. balsamic vinegar

Blend until mixed

(It makes a lot)

pour over mixed greens, mandarin oranges, red onions, and toasted pecans.

Delish

Next time you need a salad...

Holy Awesomeness, Batman.

This is such a delish salad.

It's kind of a cross between my mom's broccoli-bacon

salad and the infamous "Fart Salad" haha...

Perfect as a side, for an event, or just to much on through the week!

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**PS- This salad, in my opinion, tastes better if the flavors have

had a chance to 'marry'... so I'd make it the night before and

let it sit in the fridge, if it's for an event or shower ;)

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Bowtie Broccoli Pasta Salad

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INGREDIENTS

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~ 16 oz. bow tie (farfalle) pasta noodles

~ 3 c. fresh broccoli (cut into small pieces)

~ 3 c. seedless red grapes (halved)

~ 2 c. mayonnaise

~ 2/3 c. sugar

~ 2/3 c. diced red onion

~ 2/3 c. red wine vinegar

~ 2 tsp. salt

~ 3/4 c. bacon bits (cooked or from a jar)

~ 1 1/3 c. chopped pecans, toasted (*Optional)

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DIRECTIONS

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1.

Cook pasta according to package directions.

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2.

If not already done, cut broccoli from stem and into

small pieces. Cut all grapes in half.

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3.

In a large bowl, whisk together may, sugar, onion,

vinegar and salt til thoroughly mixed. Add broccoli,

grapes, and drained cooked pasta. Stir to coat.

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4.

*Depending on whether you want the bacon crunchy or

moist, you may add those now, or not til you're ready to eat.

Chill the salad for a few hours, or overnight.

Add the pecans (and bacon, if not already in) before eating.

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You're sure to get asked for this recipe!

It's happened to me every time ;)

Red onion Salad Dressing (my Favorite)

1/3 c Red onion
4 tsp dry mustard
1 c red wine vinegar
2 c sugar
1 tsp salt
Combine all of the above into a blender/food processor till frothy. Add 2 c Canola or Vegitable oil slowly while blending.
Makes 1 quart

**I discovered this dressing at a funeral believe it or not...It's delicious and makes a lot