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Broccoli Asparagus and Spinach Salad

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This is such a pretty spring salad and takes advantage of both fresh spinach and fresh asparagus! 

Preparation Time:  20 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

What You Need

  • 2 lbs. broccoli
  • 2 lbs. fresh asparagus cut into pieces
  • 2 lbs. fresh spinach
  • 2 tblsp. pineapple juice concentrate
  • 2 tblsp. fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp. dark sesame oil
  • 1 tsp. soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 cup mandarin orange segments, drained
  • 2 cup fresh sliced strawberries

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How to Prepare

Steam broccoli and asparagus.  Cool to room temperature.  For the dressing, mix together pineapple juice concentrate, lemon juice, dark sesame oil, soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds in a small bowl and whisk until blended.  Toss broccoli, asparagus, and spinach.  Pour dressing over vegetables.  Garnish with orange and strawberry segments.

May be served either at room temperature or chilled.

Enjoy!!

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Orzo and Spinach Salad

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Preparation Time: 45 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

What You Need

orzo salad

Orzo Salad

  • 12 oz. uncooked orzo
  • 2 tblsp. olive oil
  • 2  tsp. lemon juice
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 3 tblsp. white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1/8 tsp. dried thyme
  • ½ tsp. dried oregano
  • ¼  tsp. ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 16 oz. Spinach torn into bite size pieces
  • ½ cup pitted kalamata olives
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into matchstick size pieces
  • 2 scallions minced
  • 1 tblsp. capers rinsed and drained
  • 2 oz. feta cheese crumbled

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How to Prepare

Cook orzo according to directions on packaging.  Rinse with cold water and drain again.  Combine with 2 tblsp. olive oil and toss to coat. 

To make the dressing combine lemon juice, ½ cup olive oil, wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, thyme, oregano, cumin, and salt and pepper.  Whisk until well combined.  Add to orzo and toss.

Add the spinach, olives, bell pepper green onions, and cappers.  Toss to combine.  Add feta and toss again.  Taste, correct seasonings, and refrigerate until time to serve.

Enjoy!!