Chicken-Strawberry Salad
This salad not only tastes great, it  makes a lovely presentation!

2 Tbls. honey butter (may substitute 2 Tbls. butter and 1 tsp. honey)
1/3 cup sliced almonds
10 oz. skinless chicken breast tenders
1-10 oz. bag spinach, washed, trimmed
1 1/2 cup fresh bean sprouts
3 green onions, diced
1 cup fresh strawberries, cleaned and sliced

Dressing:
2 Tbls. olive oil
2 Tbls. strawberry preserves
1 Tbl. balsamic or red wine vinegar
1 Tbl. orange or apple juice

In an 8-inch skillet, melt honey butter; add almonds. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until nuts are lightly toasted, approximately 2 to 4 minutes. Remove almonds with slotted spoon. Set aside.

Add remaining honey butter to skillet; add chicken strips. Cook on medium high heat, stirring occasionally or until lightly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a jar with tight fitting lid, combine all dressing ingredients; shake well.
Tear spinach into pieces; place in large bowl. Add sprouts, green onions and dressing; toss until well coated. To serve, on individual plates arrange spinach mixture; top with chicken and strawberries. Sprinkle with toasted almonds. Makes 4 servings. May substitute raspberries and raspberry jam for strawberries and strawberry preserves.

Southwestern Pasta Salad
Leftover ham? Try this recipe... your family will love the zesty flavors!

8 oz. elbow macaroni
6 oz. chopped ham
1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup peeled, seeded and chopped tomato
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 Tbls. plus 1 1/2 tsp. minced cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 Tbls. olive oil
1 Tbls. red wine vinegar
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 Tbls. pine nuts, toasted

Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Combine the ham and next 9 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in the macaroni. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Top with the cheese and pine nuts just before serving.