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Spinach Pasta Salad

Spinach Pasta Salad

Spinach Pasta Salad

Bowtie pasta in a zesty lemon and white wine vinaigrette... The possibilities are endless with Mrs. Gerry's Lemon Garlic Pasta Base. This simple salad is light and refreshing, perfect for summertime!

  • 1 (4 lb.) container Mrs. Gerry's Lemon Garlic Pasta Base
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup pine nuts
  • 6 oz. clean, fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 cup real bacon bits

Combine all ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Mix gently to combine. Chill to 33 to 39 degrees F before serving. Once mixed, recommended shelf life is 72 hours. Makes about 5.25 lbs. of salad. 

Crunchy Chicken Pita Sandwiches

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Crunchy Chicken Pita Sandwiches

  • 1 (4 lb.) container Mrs. Gerry's Dixie Coleslaw
  • 1 1/4 cup roasted, salted peanuts
  • 1 cup real bacon bits
  • 10 oz. shredded red cabbage
  • 12 pita pockets, cut in half and opened
  • 12 cups cooked, diced chicken

Combine coleslaw, peanuts, bacon bits and red cabbage. Mix gently to combine. Chill to 33° to 39°F. Fill each pita bread half with about 3 tbsp. coleslaw mixture. Add about ½ cup diced chicken and add another 3 tbsp. coleslaw mixture. Keep sandwiches chilled until serving. Makes 24 sandwich halves.

Deep Fried Mashed Potatoes

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Deep Fried Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. Mrs. Gerry’s Premium or Hearty Mashed Potatoes
  • 1 egg, beaten

Optional add-ins:

  • Real bacon bits
  • Shredded Cheddar cheese
  • Chopped onion
  • Diced red peppers
  • Diced green peppers
  • Panko bread crumbs

Combine Mrs. Gerry's Mashed Potatoes, egg, and any optional add-ins.  Roll mixture into 2-inch balls. Coat in bread crumbs. Let sit 30 minutes to soak up moisture. Deep fry in 375°F oil for 4 minutes. 

Mexican Salad

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Mexican Salad

Layer the following ingredients in order in a glass bowl: 

  • 12 cups cut up lettuce
  • 8 oz. cooked southwestern chicken strips
  • ½ cup diced green bell pepper
  • ½ cup red onion, sliced and quartered
  • ¼ cup sliced jalapeno peppers, if desired
  • 1 (12 oz.) container Mrs. Gerry’s Southwestern Dip
  • 1 (8 oz.) package shredded Mexican-style cheese
  • ½ cup real bacon bits

Chill to 33° to 39°F before serving. Enjoy!

Bacon & Egg Salad

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Bacon & Egg Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 oz.) container Mrs. Gerry’s Egg Salad
  • 1/3 cup real bacon bits
  • 1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Combine Mrs. Gerry’s Egg Salad and bacon bits. If desired, add cheese. Stir to blend. Chill to 33° to 39°F before serving. Enjoy!

BCT Spring Salad

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BCT Spring Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 (2 lb.) container Mrs. Gerry’s Spring Salad
  • 1/3 cup real bacon bits
  • ¾ cup chopped celery
  • ¾ cup tomatoes

Combine all ingredients and chill to 33° to 39°F before serving. Enjoy!

Steakhouse Broccoli Slaw

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Steakhouse Broccoli Slaw

Ingredients

  • 2 (14 oz.) containers Mrs. Gerry’s Steakhouse Coleslaw
  • 1 ¾ cup broccoli florets
  • ¼ cup real bacon bits
  • ¼ cup salted sunflower seeds
  • ¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries

Combine all ingredients and chill to 33° to 39°F before serving. Enjoy!

Country Style Potato Salad

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Country Style Potato Salad

Serving Suggestions

  • Sprinkle with bacon bits
  • Add chopped cucumber for extra crunch

Combine all ingredients.  Chill to 33º to 39º F before serving.  Enjoy!