Creamy Cucumber Salad

1-3 cucumbers (depending on size)

1/3 cup sour cream

3 T. mayo

1 t. minced garlic

2 T. fresh dill (or 1 T. dried)

dash of lemon juice

salt and pepper to taste

Peel cucumbers, if desired. Mix all ingredients except cucumbers. Toss cucumbers with dressing. Cover and chill until serving time. If making ahead, keep cucumbers and dressing separate until about an hour before serving.

Crunch Romaine Toss Salad

Dressing:

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup vinegar
2 T. soy sauce
salt and pepper

Topping:
1 pkg. Ramen noodles
2 T. butter

Salad:
2-3 Romaine hearts, chopped
1-2 cups broccoli, chopped
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
3-4 grilled chicken breasts, sliced

Combine dressing ingredients. Saute noodles in butter until golden then set aside to cool. In large bowl mix salad ingredients. Before serving toss with dressing and chicken.