Lemon Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil (Omit if you want oil free)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp maple syrup
- 1/4 pepper
Directions: Mix all the above in a mason jar shake and it’s ready to go!
*It actually taste great without the added extra fat from the oil!
Mediterranean Salad:
Ingredients:
- Mixed greeds of our choice. Spinach, arugula etc. about 5 cups.
- Bell peppers, cucumbers, cooked corn, diced tomatoes, red onions, golden raisins, toasted pine nuts, fresh cilantro.
Directions:
- Put greens in large bowl
- Chop any of the above veggies you have on hand or just use your favorites and add as much as you want.
- Add some golden raisins, toasted pine nuts and fresh cilantro.
- Toss with lemon vinaigrette. Your salad is ready!
*To turn this into a bowl add some quinoa or brown rice cooked in veggie or chicken broth, hummus and your salad . Top it off with a little whole wheat pita to dip in and you’ll be in heaven!!
* This can also be turned into a pita sandwich!