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Heavenly Fruit Salad

admin — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:45:29 +0000

Heavenly fruit salad recipe – many fruits including grapes, cherries, mandarin oranges, peaches and bananas in a creamy almond flavored, low fat mixture.

Ingredients:

1 8 oz pkg light cream cheese, softened
1 8 oz carton fat free sour cream
1 8 oz carton frozen fatfree nondairy whipped topping, thawed
1 1/2 cups green seedless grapes
1 1/2 cups red seedless grapes
1 10 oz jar maraschino cherries, well drained and reserve 4 cherries for garnish
1 11 oz can mandarin oranges, well drained
1 16 oz can sliced peaches, well drained
2 firm bananas, thinly sliced
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Garnish:
Reserved cherries, halved
1/2 cup lightly toasted slivered almonds

Preparation:

In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar and almond extract on medium speed until smooth.
Beat in whipped topping then fold in remaining ingredients. Spoon into a 2 quart clear glass bowl, then cover and chill.
Garnish with cherries and almonds before serving.

Greek Pasta Salad Recipe

admin — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:38:49 +0000

Greek pasta salad recipe – quick and tasty recipe.

Ingredients:

1 cup uncooked pasta
4 chopped plum tomatoes
2 cups garbanzo beans
1 chopped onion
3/4 cup sliced pitted olives
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 minced garlic cloves
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice

Preparation:

Cook pasta, drain and rinse in cool water until pasta is room temperature.
In a serving bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, beans, onion and olives.
In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon, salt, pepper and garlic together. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until cold. Toss again and serve cold.

Easy Veggie Salad Recipe

admin — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:21:22 +0000

This is a healthy, easy veggie salad recipe.

Ingredients:

1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
1 avocado, peeled and sliced
6 hearts of palm, sliced
1 tomato, chopped
1/2 onion, finely diced
1 bunch asparagus, blanched and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tsp. sea salt
2 tbls. Rice vinegar
Black pepper to taste

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Stir to mix. Serve and enjoy.
Serves 4.

Eggplant Salad Recipe

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:07:02 +0000

Eggplant Salad recipe.

Ingredients:

1 lb Peeled eggplant, cubed
1 lb Tomatoes, chopped
2 tsp Cayenne
1 tsp Salt
1 tbl Olive oil
1 tbl Tomato juice

Preparation:

Boil eggplant in water for 30 minutes. Drain well and squeeze out excess moisture.

In a large skillet over moderate heat, saute eggplant, tomatoes, cayenne and salt in olive oil and tomato juice for about 5 minutes, mashing with a fork until somewhat smooth.

Chill before serving. Serves 4.