CRISPY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON – November 22 – Spinach and Squash Month
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Salads
SPINACH AND STRAWBERRY SALAD – February 27 – National Strawberry Day
Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] Poppy Seed Dressing 4 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar ½ cup apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 teaspoons sugar ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ½ red onion, diced 1 tablespoon poppy seeds ½ cup sliced almonds ¼ cup olive […]
TORTELLINI SPINACH SALAD – February 13 – National Tortellini Day
Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 9-ounce package cheese-filled tortellini Ice 1 15-ounce can white kidney beans, drained ½ cup plus ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 large tomato, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped ¼ cup pitted kalamata olives ½ cup Italian salad dressing 4 […]
SHRIMP AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD – February 10 – National Grapefruit Month
Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 2 ruby red grapefruits, one juiced and zested and one cut in half and the segments removed 1 lime, juiced 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 pound of […]
CHERRY, PECAN, APPLE SALAD – February 6 – National Cherry Month
Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] Salad 4 cups mixed greens 2 cups baby spinach 1 cup tart cherries 1 large Granny Smith apple, seeds removed and thinly sliced ½ cup whole pecans 4 green onions, sliced into ¼ inch slices 4 tablespoons gouda cheese Cherry Vinaigrette […]
CORN CHIP SALAD – January 29 – National Corn Chip Day
Serves [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 pound ground beef 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped as desired 1 can black or kidney beans, drained 1 small can sliced olives, drained 2 cup corn chips 1 tablespoon seasoned salt blend, recipe here, or taco seasoning to taste ½ – […]
CHICKEN AND DRAGON FRUIT SALAD – December 23 – National Root Vegetables and Exotic Fruits Month
Serves 4 [ingredients title=”Ingredients”] 1 large, ripe dragon fruit ¼ cup sour cream ¼ cup vanilla yogurt 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey ½ inch ginger, peeled and diced 1 granny smith apple, cored and diced ½ cup seedless grapes, quartered Plastic wrap […]
SPINACH AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD – November 13 – Spinach and Squash Month
[ingredients title=”Ingredients”] Salad: 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into ¾ inch pieces 1 tablespoon plus ½ cup olive oil 1 teaspoon salt ½ medium red onion, chopped 4 cups fresh spinach ½ cup sweetened dried cranberries ¼ cup chopped pecans Dressing: 4 […]