Tangy Crudite Salad

Posted in MEALS, Salads by Katherine

Ingredients
1 cup of chopped broccoli
1 cup chopped cauliflower
1 cup of chopped carrots
1/2 cup cranberries
1/2 cup of diced dried apricots
1/2 cup of cashews

Dressing
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoons white vinegar
1/8 cup sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Cut the broccoli, cauliflower and carrots into bite-size pieces.
Place in a large bowl. Add the cranberries, apricots and cashews.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, stirring well.
Add to crudite mixture and toss gently.

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22Jan2014

Tangy Crudite Salad

Posted in MEALS, Salads by Katherine

Many people have New Years Resolutions, I am one of them, mine is the – standard – weight loss! So experimenting with salads is key for me. Salad ruts seem to hinder weight loss. Here is the latest salad experiment, so far so good! Enjoy!

Ingredients
1 cup of chopped broccoli
1 cup chopped cauliflower
1 cup of chopped carrots
1/2 cup cranberries
1/2 cup of diced dried apricots
1/2 cup of cashews

1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoons white vinegar
1/8 cup sugar Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

13Dec2013

Christmas Salad

Posted in MEALS, Salads by Katherine

Ingredients:

1/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons diced onion
1 teaspoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
4 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup cashews
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 red apple -diced
1 pear – diced

Directions:

1. In a shakeable jar, combine sugar, lemon juice, onion, mustard and salt. Shake until well blended. Add oil into mixture. Add poppy seeds and shake
2. In a large serving bowl combine the romaine lettuce, shredded Swiss cheese, cashews, dried cranberries, chopped apricots, cubed apple and cubed pear. Toss to mix then pour dressing over salad just before serving and toss to coat.