The Myers Family Recipes

July 26, 2008

CUCUMBER SALAD

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INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup sour cream
2 tbsp. chopped dill
2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1 medium English cucumber, trimmed
2 medium tomatoes, cored and sliced

DIRECTIONS

In small bowl, combine sour cream, dill and vinegar. Slice cucumber lengthwise into thin strips. Arrange tomato slices and cucumber strips along edge of platter. Place remaining strips in center. Drizzle salad with dill dressing or serve separately. Garnish with dill sprig if desired.

6 Servings

July 25, 2008

APPLE RAISIN COLESLAW

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INGREDIENTS

5 cups coarsely chopped red cabbage (about 1/2 medium head)
5 cups coarsely chopped green cabbage (about 1/2 medium head)
1 cup coarsely grated carrots (about 2 medium)
1 large tart green apple (such as Granny Smith), cored, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup raw unsalted sunflower seeds, toasted
1 1/2 cups plain nonfat yogurt
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill or 3 tablespoons dried dill weed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

DIRECTIONS

Combine cabbages, carrots, apple, raisins and sunflower seeds in very large bowl. Whisk yogurt, dill, vegetable oil and
vinegar in medium bowl to blend. Add dressing to cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

Yield: 12 Servings

July 23, 2008

Fruit Salad

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INGREDIENTS

24 ounces cottage cheese
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (6 ounce) package orange flavored gelatin mix
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, whipped topping and gelatin mix. Stir in the oranges and pineapple. Chill in refrigerator.

6 Servings

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