Easy Summer Recipes for Dip, Potato Salad and Chicken Wraps From Hellmann’s – With Giveaway

Independence Day may have ended yesterday but we still have to eat, right? I know a lot of people that turn a mid-week holiday like this year’s Independence Day into a really long weekend. If you’re entertaining, don’t forget that Hellmann’s is good for making more than great sandwiches. Here are a couple of recipes featuring Hellmann’s® Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil. Who can’t use a couple more quick and easy recipes for the summer! You can also head to www.Hellmanns.com for more recipes.

California Chicken Wraps

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp. Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil
• 4 (6-in.) fajita size whole wheat flour tortillas
• 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
• 1 medium avocado, peeled and sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/4 cup sliced red onion
• 2 cups mixed salad greens

Directions

Spread It: Spread Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil
Stuff It: Layer chicken, avocado, red pepper, red onion and salad greens down center of each tortilla.
Wrap It: Roll and fold the filled tortilla.

The Original Potato Salad

It’s made with Real Mayonnaise, just like mom always made!

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. potatoes (5 to 6 medium), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
• 1 cup Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp. vinegar
• 1-1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped (optional)

Directions

Cover potatoes with water in 4-quart saucepot; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
Combine Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, sugar and pepper in large bowl. Add potatoes, celery, onion and eggs and toss gently. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Easy Vegetable Dip

Ingredients

• 1 package Knorr® Vegetable recipe mix
• 1/2 cup Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
• 1 container (16 oz.) sour cream

Directions

Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Cover and chill 2 hours to blend flavors.
Stir before serving. Serve with your favorite dippers.

Hellmann’s Creamy Spinach Dip

Whether served in an impressive bread bowl or a simple ceramic bowl, this dip is always a hit.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
• 1 package Knorr® Vegetable recipe mix
• 1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, cooked, cooled and squeezed dry
• 1 container (16 oz.) sour cream

Directions

Combine all ingredients. Chill 2 hours.

Substitution: Try using 1 container (16 oz.) nonfat plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.

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