A bed of lettuce layered with colorful veggies, black beans, and cilantro, topped with tangy homemade dressing! Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: Dressing Ingredients: 3 tablespoons oil3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar*2 cloves garlic, minced1/4 teaspoon saltdash pepper Salad and Toppings: Approximately 4 cups lettuce of your choice, freshly washed and torn1 cup… Read more »
A sliced grilled chicken breast on top of lettuce tossed with apple pieces, candied walnuts, bleu cheese and a light Dijon vinaigrette dressing Yield: 2 large servings Ingredients: 2 small-medium (or 1 huge) heads of Romaine lettuce, washed and chopped bite-size*1/2 cup thinly sliced and halved red onion, optional2 red… Read more »
A mildly sweet homemade vinegar and oil salad dressing with celery seed and other seasonings Yield: 12 servings (approx.) Ingredients: 1/4 cup vinegar1/4 cup water*1 heaping tablespoon sugar1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon onion salt1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt1/8 cup olive or vegetable oil1/8 teaspoon celery seed Instructions: 1. Combine all ingredients… Read more »
A flavorful medley of kidney beans, black beans, green beans and artichokes seasoned with rosemary and lightly sweetened with maple syrup Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) cut green beans, drained (OR 1 1/2 cups cut cooked green beans from fresh or frozen)1 can (15 ounces) dark red… Read more »
A creamy homemade honey mustard dressing — sweet and tangy! Yield: About 1 1/2 cups of dressing Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil or flax seed oil3 tablespoons vinegar2 tablespoons water1/4 cup honey1/4 cup prepared mustard (Dijon or other*)1/2 teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon saltdash of black pepper Instructions: 1. Combine all… Read more »
Fresh spinach leaves tossed with orzo pasta, fresh tomatoes, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and a light homemade vinaigrette dressing for a colorful and flavorful side salad or lunch! Yield: 8 servings or 12 side servings Ingredients: Salad Ingredients: 8 ounces dry orzo pasta8 or 9 ounces fresh baby spinach1… Read more »
A sliced grilled chicken breast on top of lettuce tossed with apple pieces, candied walnuts, bleu cheese and a light Dijon vinaigrette dressing Yield: 2 large servings Ingredients: 2 small-medium (or 1 huge) heads of Romaine lettuce, washed and chopped bite-size*1/2 cup thinly sliced and halved red onion, optional2 red… Read more »
A colorful crunchy salad of cauliflower and broccoli florets, onion, and carrots tossed in a sweet poppy seed vinaigrette dressing Yield: 8-12 servings Ingredients: 1 head of cauliflower (about 2 pounds)1-2 bunches of broccoli (about 1 pound total before trimming)3 ribs celery, sliced (about 3/4 cup sliced)1/2 red onion (or… Read more »
Fresh baby spinach leaves and sliced strawberries tossed with red onion and feta cheese in a light vinaigrette dressing Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: Salad Ingredients: 8-9 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves, washed and dried1/2 cup quartered and thinly sliced red onion1 pound fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced (about 3… Read more »
A crisp salad of romaine lettuce, broccoli florets, red onions, and walnuts, tossed with a vinegar and oil dressing and crunchy noodles Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: For the salad: 2 large heads of Romaine lettuce, washed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces5-6 cups of broccoli florets (bite-size), about 1 pound)1/2… Read more »