Crisp Cucumber Salsa

This recipe was found on Pinterest by my friend Shannon who made it and raved about it so of course I had to try it and it is FANTASTIC!! I did not have reduced fat sour cream so I used full fat and it was really good! 

Crisp Cucumber Salsa
Yield 2-1/2 cups

2 cups finely chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/2 cup finely chopped seeded tomato
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
4-1/2 tsp minced fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
1/4 c reduced-fat sour cream
1-1/2 tsp lemon juice
1-1/2 tsp lime juice
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp seasoned salt
Tortilla chips

In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine the sour cream, lemon juice, lime juice, cumin and seasoned salt. Pour over cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately with chips.

Veggie Pizza

I got this recipe from my friend Barb and it's the best Veggie Pizza that I have tasted so far!

Veggie Pizza

2 pkg crescent rolls

Press into a jelly roll pan and bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 mins.
Cool completely

2 8oz cream cheese
3/4 c Hellman's Mayo
1/4 c milk
1 tsp garlic salt
2 tsp dill weed

Mix together and spread onto cooled crescent rolls.
Top with:

Grated carrots
Brocolli
Cauliflower
Black Olives
Celery
Green/yellow/red/orange Peppers
Raddishes

What ever else you like for veggies. Cut into squares and serve!

Oriental Coleslaw

This recipe was served at a bridal shower for my friend Brittany and it is the best Ramen Noodle salad that I have tried yet.

Oriental Coleslaw

1/2 c butter
2 pkgs Oriental Flavored Ramen Noodles
1 c slivered almonds
1 pkg coleslaw mix
5 green onions, chopped

Dressing

2 seasoning packets from the noodles
1 c sugar
1/2 c vegetable oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/4 c water
1/2 c vinegar

Line a baking sheet with foil. Place butter on pan and melt under the broiler. Break up noodles, save the seasoning packets, and almonds. Add to melted butter and mix well. Put pan under broiler and broil until brown, stirring occasionally, cool. Place coleslaw mix and onions into a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate. In a saucepan mix together all of the dressing ingredients and cook over med heat, stirring often. Bring to a boil and boil for 1 min., Let cool. Just before serving mix together and top with toasted almond mixture.