Maple Blueberry Pecan Salad

Dressing:

1/3 C Pure Maple Syrup
1/3 C Rice Vinegar
1 C Sugar (Next time try 3/4 cup, 1 cup seems to be too much)
1 Package Dry Italian Dressing Mix

Blend together then slowly add:
1/2 C Light Olive Oil

Note: Cut the Dressing in half if serving a small group. The full amount makes 1 1/2-2 cups.

Salad:

Romain Lettuce
Feta Cheese
Diced Gala Apples
Blueberries
Cinnamon Sugared Pecans

Cinnamon Sugared Pecans:
1/3 C Brown Sugar
1 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 C Pecans (chopped or broke in half)

Place add ingredients into a frying pan over medium heat.  Stir until sugar melts and coats the nuts well, but remove from heat as quickly as possible.  Spread on wax paper or non-stick pan.  Let cool then break apart before adding to salad.

Spinach Salad

Ingredients:

• Large Spinach or Spring Mix
• Purple Onion
• Blueberries
• Feta Cheese
• Slivered Almonds
• Pomegranate

Prepare spinach and place all other ingredients on top.  This salad is great with a vinaigrette dressing.

From: Shauna

Greek Avocado Salad & Dressing

Salad:

Greek Pork or Chicken
Washed & Shredded Romaine Lettuce
Cucumbers
Tomatoes
Green Pepper
Red Onion
Feta Cheese
Olives
Avocado
Shredded Zucchini

Dressing/Marinade:

1/4 C Olive Oil
1/4 C Lemon Juice
1 Tbls Red Wine Vinegar
2 tsp Minced Garlic
2 Tbls Dried Oregano
1 tsp Salt
Cracked Pepper

Directions:

1. Whisk together all the marinade/dressing ingredients.
2. If making with chicken use 1/2 of the marinade/dressing to marinade the chicken in.  Allow to marinade for 30 minutes.
3. Prepare the salad and grill the chicken.

Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients: 

• Drizzle of olive oil
• Pinch of black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced or pressed through a garlic press
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated cucumber (seedless variety)
• 1 cup plain yogurt

Directions:

Mix in a medium bowl, stir together the yogurt, cucumber, feta cheese, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper until combined. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Found on Mel's Kitchen:

https://www.melskitchencafe.com/falafel-meatball-wrap/