Kara rates recipes

I haven't rated recipes in awhile, but I have tried a couple recently.
First, I made the Orient Express Salad with Chopped Peanuts from page 318 of "You on a Diet." I give it 4 1/2 out of 5 stars. I really enjoy this salad. The dressing has a nice flavor, and the ingredients mingle well, but it seems like it is missing something. Probably what I'm missing are the bad for you things that they throw on otherwise good for you salads in restaurants, such as fried won ton strips, fried noodles, extra salt, or even MSG. Whatever it is, I feel like it could use just a little more flavor, but still I enjoy it.
This weekend, I made Lifestyle 180 Vegetable and Country Dijon Potato Salad from page 328 of "You on a Diet." Delicious!!! 5 stars! I made this as a side dish to go with chicken kabobs for a Father's Day dinner. I was a little concerned that it would in no way resemble traditional potato salad, but no worries -- it's just as good; and since it is healthy, it's actually better! It serves 14, so it is perfect for a big family dinner or a pot luck dish. The potato salad really has the taste of a traditional mustard based potato salad with a hint of sweetness. It lacks the creaminess, but you don't miss it. I loved it, and so did my guests!