Spinach salad with orange segments

I added sautéed chicken breast to give some protein to our salad.  Pine nuts would have been a great addition but unfortunately I didn’t have any.  Enjoy!

• 2 tablespoons orange juice

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

• 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

• 5 cups packed baby spinach

• 1 1/2 cups orange segments

• 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallot

• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

• ***1/4 cup pine nuts

Whisk orange juice, oil, lemon juice, vinegar, maple syrup, salt and pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Add spinach; toss until well coated.

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Italian salad dressing

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  A typical Italian salad in our house for the holidays.

Add in’s are:

Pepperincini

Black olives 

Thin sliced sweet onion 

Fresh grated Parmigian , Asiago or Romano cheese

Roma tomatoes sliced in wedges

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• I make my own Italian salad dressing and find this one works well too.
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• 3/4 cup virgin olive oil
• ▢ 1/4 cup white wine or red wine vinegar
• ▢ 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
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• ▢ 1 tablespoon dried parsley lol
• ▢ 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder or 2 teaspoons of chopped scallions
• ▢ 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
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• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• ***Oregano pinch if you like it.
• ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1 teaspoon sugar
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• For the dressing:
• Combine all of the ingredients in a jar or measuring cup and shake or whisk vigorously to combine. 
  
  
  Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Sweet Potato salad

I love sweet potatoes made mostly in the microwave or oven with butter.  When I came across this recipe I knew I had to make it.

I pretty much made it as I read it.

It had everything I liked in it and was easy!  Double score!!!

Enjoy!

3 large sweet potatoes (cubed)

1 small red onion sliced in half moons

2T extra virgin olive oil 

Salt

Pepper

Heat oven to 400°.

In a large bowl place all ingredients .  Toss with olive oil , salt and pepper.  Place on large cookie sheet in a single layer.

Bake until tender approximately 20 minutes.

Remove from oven and cool for 5 to 10 minutes.

Serve warm or room temperature.  I tried it both ways and it’s so delicious….

Dressing

2 T apple cider vinegar 

1 T Dijon mustard 

1T honey

1/2 tsp. Cumin

1/4 tsp. Paprika 

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

In a small bowl whisk together vinegar, mustard, honey and spices.  Gradually add in olive oil whisking constantly.

Pour over potatoes, add salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently and serve warm or room temperature.

****Note:Garnish with dried cranberries and feta cheese if desired.

Serve warm or room temperature.

We’re having chicken cutlets and applesauce tonight with it.

Yummy!

Adapted fromDelish 

Recipe adapted from Delish

Marinated Mozzarella Olive oil seasoning

Antipasto skewers.  Mozzarella is marinated in the below seasonings.

Antipasto skewers.  Easy to make!

Cubed cheese, salami or pepperoni, ham, olives and small whole salad tomatoes.

1/3 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon minced chives

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 tsp. Salt 

1/2 tsp. Black pepper

1 pound cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese

In a large bowl, combine ingredients, except cheese; whisk, add cheese cubes. Stir to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

It was gone so fast not a chance for pictures but I’m making antipasto skewers for a social so this is what the mozzarella looks like coated.

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