salads and dressings

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked tri-color quinoa 1 cup cubed and roasted butternut squash 1 apple, diced 1 green onion, thinly sliced 2 cups baby kale or spinach, chopped 1/3 cup dried cranberries 2 tablespoons toasted, slivered almonds 2 tablespoons pepitas (raw or roasted and salted) Salt and pepper to taste Cider vinaigrette for the dressing   Instructions: In a medium ...

Ingredients: 1 mango, diced 1 cucumber, diced 1/2 red onion, diced 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, diced 1/4 cup olive oil Juice from 1 lime 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced Celtic sea salt and freshly ground pepper   Instructions: In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, lime juice, apple cider vinegar and jalapeno; season ...

Ingredients: 6 cups cubed watermelon 1/2 red onion, chopped 1/2 cup feta cheese 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped Balsamic vinegar (optional)   Instructions: In a large bowl combine watermelon, red onion, feta, and mint. Stir until ingredients are well combined. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, if using. Serve chilled.   Recipe inspired by: Yummly

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds 1 stalk celery, chopped   Instructions: Place almonds in a frying pan. Toast over medium-high heat, shaking frequently. Watch carefully, as they burn easily. In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and pepper. Toss ...

Ingredients for the Salad: 1 medium beet, peeled and chopped olive oil (in a spritzer) salt and pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 4 cups spinach 1/4 cup raw walnut halves 3 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese Ingredients for the Dressing: 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon dijon dressing salt and pepper Instructions: Preheat oven ...