Sylvias Salad Food

SYLVIA'S BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, green pepper, celery, and both onions.
• In a small bowl, combine the oil, sugar, vinegar, garlic, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce. Pour the dressing over the peas. Toss. Let stand refrigerated overnight for the flavors t

SYLVIA'S CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and cut cucumbers in very thin slices.
• Cut tomatoes into cubes.
• Slice green onions in 1/4 inch sized pieces.
• Put vegetables in salad bowl and add remaining ingredients, toss thoroughly.
• Let salad sit in refrigerator for 20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to combine. The salad will have a nice juice to it and tastes especially good with rice.

SYLVIA'S EASY GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, cucumber, tomato, red onion, and olives.
• Whisk together the oil and vinegar. Before serving add the oil and vinegar, feta cheese and salt. Toss together and serve.

SYLVIA'S SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In plastic bag, combine salt, 1 teaspoon of the black pepper, and the garlic powder.
• Sprinkle over the chicken and let stand at least 20 minutes (but overnight in the refrigerator is better).
• Place flour, the remaining 1/4 tsp. black pepper and paprika in a plastic bag.
• Add the seasoned chicken and shake until each piece is covered with flour.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat, add chicken pieces and reduce heat to medium.
• Cook for 7 to 10 minutes or until chicken is nicely browned on the bottom.
• Turn and cook on the other side for another 7 to 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
• Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels before serving.

SYLVIA'S PICNIC MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni.
• Drain and rinse well, and then chill.
• Combine rest of ingredients and mix well with macaroni.
• Season to taste.
• Note: I also have found that adding either packaged dry dill or ranch dressing really adds wonderful flavor, but has to be made early, so flavors meld.
• Just add the dry dressing to the mayonnaise.