Quinoa Salad

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Quinoa Salad

Quinoa has gotten a bad rap, but this salad changes everything. You will get a burst of flavor with every bite.   The nuts give it a great crunch, while the avocados give it a creamy texture.  This is a must try. 

Ingredients
1 Cup Quinoa
2 Cups Broth
¼ Cup Green Pepper – Chopped
¼ Cup Red Onion – Chopped
¼ Cup Tomato – Chopped
1Can (15.5oz) Black Beans
1 Avocado – Chopped

1/4 Cup Almonds – Toasted & Chopped
1TBSP Cilantro – Chopped
Zest of 1 Lime
1 TBSP Lime Juice
3 TBSP Olive Oil
1 ½ tsp Salt
½ tsp Pepper

 

Instructions
In a medium saucepan, cook the quinoa in the broth following the manufacturers directions.  Set aside.  In a medium bowl, combine the green pepper, red onion, tomato and avocado.In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper.  Whisk to combine.When the quinoa is cool, add it to the vegetables and gently toss.  Add the dressing.  Add the black beans and fold in.Serve room temperature. 

Green Bean Salad

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This recipe has been in my family for generations.  I remember my Grandmother then my Mother making it and now I make it.  I made this salad with fresh beans from my garden over the summer and it was amazing.

Ingredients
1 Lb Green Beans
2 tsp Salt
2 TBSP Olive Oil
Juice of 1 Lemon
1 Garlic Clove – Grated

Instructions
Clean the green beans, washing them and removing the ends.  In a large pot, bring enough water to a boil to fit the beans.  Salt the boiling water.  Put the beans in the boiling water.  When the water returns to a boil, put your timer on for exactly 2 minutes.  Immediately take the beans out of the boiling water and submerge in an ice bath.
Drain the beans and put them in a large bowl.  Add the oil, salt, lemon juice and garlic.  Toss until all the beans are coated.  Serve

Fruit Salad

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Fruit Salad top

 

Fruit salad is so refreshing any time of year.  My local supermarket has all the melons and berries all year round, so this is not just for summer any more.

Ingredients
Watermelon

Cantaloupe
Pineapple
Blueberries
Strawberries
Kiwi

Glaze
2 TBSP Honey
Juice of 1 lime

Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cut the watermelon, pineapple, cantaloupe, strawberries and kiwi into bite sized pieces.  Add the blueberries and mix together.   
Combine the honey and lime juice in a separate bowl and mix well.  Pour the glaze over the fruit and stir until all the fruit is coated.
Chill.  Serve cold. 

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