Strawberry and Spinach Salad w/ Pistachios

Such a delightful salad. Who knew that pistachios would go so well with this combo. I decided to try it since I bought a huge bag from my local warehouse store.

 

 

Strawberry and Spinach Salad w/ Pistachios

 

Serves 2

 

Here are the Ingredients:

• 4 cups baby spinach, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup strawberries, topped and quartered
• 1/4 cup roasted pistachios, shelled
• 1/4 cup avocado oil, or olive oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1.5 tablespoons white sugar
• 1.5 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• small splash of Worcestershire
• 1/2 tablespoon minced onion

Whisk together the last 7 ingredients. Slowly whisk in oil until well blended. Place in refrigerator until chilled. At least 30 minutes. Toss together strawberries, spinach, and pistachios with desired amount of dressing (around 4 tablespoons) and serve. If you want to add protein it’s very good with grilled chicken.

 

 

Iced Sicle

I had this new Iced Cake Vodka a couple of oranges and immediately thought it would be good with half and half. It’s kind of like a Dreamsicle minus the liqueur.

 

Iced Sicle

 

Here are the Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Smirnoff Iced Cake Vodka
• 1 oz fresh squeezed orange juice
• 1 oz half and half
• whipped cream
• orange twist

Chill cocktail glass with ice and water. Put ice in a shaker and pour in ingredients. Shake twice and pour into chilled glass. Top with whipped cream and an orange twist. So so delicious.

 

Four Bean Salad

If you’re looking for a meatless meal with lots of protein and tons of flavor, this is the salad for you.

 

 

Four Bean Salad

 

Here are the Ingredients:

• 15 oz can Garbanzo Beans
• 15 oz can Black Beans
• 15 oz can Pinto Beans
• 15.25 oz can Kidney Beans
• 1.5 cups frozen corn, defrosted
• 1/3 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup olive or avocado oil
• 1/4 cup shallots, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 pinches of sugar

Pour all beans into a colander and rinse thoroughly until water runs clear and allow to drain.  In a large bowl combine the last 6 five ingredients with a whisk. Slowly whisk in oil until combined. Add all the remaining ingredients and toss until well coated. Refrigerate until chilled and serve.