Orange, Walnut, Gorgonzola and Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette

Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes

Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6

"This summery salad is made with salad greens, fresh oranges, red onions, glazed walnuts, and Gorgonzola cheese, then topped with a homemade citrus vinaigrette."

Ingredients:

3/4 cup walnut halves 10 ounces mixed salad greens with arugula 2 large navel oranges, peeled and sectioned 1/2 cup sliced red onion 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup vegetable oil

2/3 cup orange juice 1/4 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Directions:

1.	Place the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned.
2.	In a large bowl, toss the toasted walnuts, salad greens, oranges, and red onion.
3.	In a large jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vegetable oil, orange juice, sugar, vinegar, mustard, oregano, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake to mix.
4.	Divide the salad greens mixture into individual servings. To serve, sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese, and drizzle with the dressing mixture.

Nutrition Information Servings Per Recipe: 6 Calories: 368

Amount Per Serving Total Fat: 30.1g Cholesterol: 8mg Sodium: 128mg

Amount Per Serving Total Carbs: 22.9g     Dietary Fiber: 3g Protein: 5.2g

Easy Apple Coleslaw

Prep Time: 25 Minutes

Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6

"This is our favorite cole slaw recipe, a yummy combo of fruit and veggies in a sweet dressing."

Ingredients:

3 cups chopped cabbage 1 unpeeled red apple, cored and chopped 1 unpeeled Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped 1 carrot, grated 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell

pepper 2 green onions, finely chopped 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste

Directions:

1.	In a large bowl, combine cabbage, red apple, green apple, carrot, red bell pepper, and green onions. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Pour dressing over salad.

Nutrition Information Servings Per Recipe: 6 Calories: 137

Amount Per Serving Total Fat: 4.5g Cholesterol: 3mg Sodium: 108mg

Amount Per Serving Total Carbs: 25.2g     Dietary Fiber: 2.3g Protein: 1g

Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4

"This fresh strawberry and spinach salad is tossed with a sweet poppy seed dressing."

Ingredients:

1 bunch spinach, rinsed 10 large strawberries, sliced 1/2 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup white wine vinegar 1 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Directions:

1.	In a large bowl, mix the spinach and strawberries.
2.	In a blender, place the sugar, salt, vinegar, and oil, and blend until smooth. Stir in the poppy seeds. Pour over the spinach and strawberries, and toss to coat.

Nutrition Information Servings Per Recipe: 4 Calories: 624

Amount Per Serving Total Fat: 55.9g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 652mg

Amount Per Serving Total Carbs: 32g     Dietary Fiber: 3g Protein: 3.1g