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Garden Salad

3/14/2017

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Pairs well with the Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Ingredients 
  • 2-3 white radishes, cubed                               
  • 2 small carrots (peeled and cubed)                                      
  • 1 medium cucumber (peeled and cubed)                         
  • Handful of mixed greens
  • 1 small avocado diced
 
To make this a meal add one of these:
Grilled chicken
Canned garbanzos
½ cup cooked quinoa
Hard-boiled egg

Method
Mix everything together in a large bowl then add 2-3 tablespoons of salad dressing and toss. 
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Spinach Salad with Oranges

3/14/2017

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Pairs well with the Mustard Orange Dressing

Ingredients
1 bag or small container of baby spinach 
1 small avocado diced
¼ cup pumpkin seeds
1 orange, peeled and sliced
 
To make this a meal add:
Grilled salmon or shrimp
Canned chickpeas (be sure to rise them before serving) 

Method
Mix everything together in a large bowl then add 2-3 tablespoons of salad dressing and toss.

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Spinach Salad with Pistachios

3/13/2017

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Pairs well with the balsamic dressing and the mustard orange dressing

Ingredients 
  • 1 small box of baby spinach or about ½ a big one
  • ½ cup pistachios (roasted and salted)
  • ½ cup fresh cherries cut in half (dried cherries or cranberries also work well here)
 
To make this a meal you can add:
Goat cheese
Grilled Chicken

Method
Mix everything together in a large bowl then add 2-3 tablespoons of salad dressing and toss. 
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​Balsamic Salad Dressing

3/13/2017

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This is my basic vinaigrette. It’s super versatile and can be used on any salad.  I love it in a simple mixed greens salad, with cherry tomatoes a few toasted pine nuts and cranberries. 

Ingredients
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 ½ tablespoons mustard
  • salt
  • pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil
Method
Put everything in a glass jar and shake it. Keep leftovers in the fridge. 
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Mustard Orange Dressing

3/13/2017

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Ingredients 
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup orange juice, fresh squeezed (I used blood oranges)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard  
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Method 

​In a jar, combine olive oil, vinegar, orange juice, mustard and shake well. 
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​Apple Cider Vinaigrette

3/13/2017

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This is a great dressing for a simple garden salad.
Ingredients 
  • Garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup raw apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1-2 tablespoons raw honey, as needed for sweetness
  • ½ - ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Method
Mix all of the ingredients in glass jar, then seal the lid and shake until the honey dissolves and the ingredients are well combined. Adjust flavor to taste. Let the dressing marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving. 
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