Another Super Summer Salad on a Budget

It's that time of year again - when we seem to be invited to a barbecue every single weekend!  Mind you, I'm not complaining.  I love a good summer cookout as much as the next gal, but I sometimes run out of side dish ideas to bring along to the party.  Well, here's a simple summer salad I recently discovered that makes the perfect backyard barbecue addition.

A Simple Summer Salad:

1. One bag of bib lettuce
2. 1/2 pound of cooked and crumbled bacon
3. One cup of shredded swiss cheese
4. One cubed cucumber
5. A dozen croutons
6. Your favorite salad dressing

Mix all of the above ingredients together and serve immediately for a fresh and delicious summer salad on a budget!

A Simple Summer Salad on a Budget

Every time I am invited to a barbecue, I bring along this simple summer salad that can be assembled for under $10.00.

Here's the recipe:

1. One bag of bib lettuce
2. One can of Mandarin oranges
3. Two cups of cooked bow tie noodles
4. Two cups of chopped, cooked chicken breast
5. One cup of cubed cucumbers
6. Red wine vinegar or similar salad dressing
7. Sliced almonds - optional

Gently mix all of the above ingredients together and serve.