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Chicken, Turkey or Tuna Salad


Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients:
1 cup Chicken, Turkey, or Tuna Salad, Prepared
3 Tbsp. Milk
2 tsp. THICKENUP®

Preparation:
1. Place meat salad and milk into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
4. Use 1/2 cup per serving.
5. Refrigerate leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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Cottage Cheese and Fruit


Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients:
2/3 cup Low fat cottage cheese
2 Tbsp. Milk
2 tsp. THICKENUP®

1/2 cup Canned Fruit, drained
2 tsp. Fruit juice or water
2 Tbsp. THICKENUP®

Preparation:
1. Place cottage cheese and milk into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Pour mixture into a small pan or two dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate.
4. Puree fruit with water or juice in blender or food processor until smooth.
5. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
6. Spoon fruit mixture over cottage cheese. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
7. Use 1/2 cup per serving.
8. Refrigerate leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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Creamy Coleslaw


Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients:
1 cup Creamy Coleslaw, prepared
1 Tbsp. Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. Milk
2 Tbsp. THICKENUP®

Preparation:
1. Place coleslaw and milk into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
4. Use 1/2 cup per serving.
5. Refrigerate leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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Creamy Cucumber Salad


Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients:
1 cup Creamy Cucumber Salad, prepared
1 Tbsp. Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. Milk
2 Tbsp. THICKENUP®

Preparation:
1. Place cucumber salad, milk and mayonnaise into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
4. Use 1/3 cup per serving.
5. Refrigerate leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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Egg Salad


Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients:
1 cup Egg Salad, prepared
1/4 cup Milk
1 Tbsp. THICKENUP®

Preparation:
1. Place egg salad and milk into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
4. Use 1/2 cup per serving.
5. Refrigerate leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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Pasta Salad


Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients:
1 cup Pasta Salad, prepared
2 Tbsp. Milk
2 tsp. THICKENUP®

Preparation:
1. Place pasta salad and milk into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
4. Use 1/3 cup per serving.
5. Refrigerate leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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Potato Salad


Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients:
1 cup Potato Salad, prepared
1/4 cup Milk
1 tsp. THICKENUP®

Preparation:
1. Place potato salad and milk into blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
2. Add THICKENUP® and blend briefly until mixed. Scrape down sides of container to make sure all thickener is blended in.
3. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
4. Use 1/2 cup per serving.
5. Refrigerate leftovers immediately. Hold for up to 24 hours in refrigerator. Discard after 24 hours.

Note:
1. If using a blender to puree, additional liquid and THICKENUP® may need to be added to achieve desired consistency.
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