My Favorite Salad

Submitted by Krista

Ingredients:
10 oz bag of fresh spinach
3 C romaine lettuce, torn into pieces
2 small Granny Smith apples, chopped
1 package of Craisins or raisins
½ C cashews
¼ C sugar*
1 tsp celery salt
¼ C cider vinegar
1 tsp garlic powder
¼ C oil
salt and pepper

Directions:
You may use all spinach and no romaine, more or less of any other ingredient depending on what you like. Add extra ingredients just before tossing and serving. Whisk together sugar, salt, vinegar, and garlic powder. Add oil last and whisk until emulsified. Immediately toss with salad and serve.

*You may cut sugar in half- tastes great!

Nutrition: to be added

Greek Penne Pasta

Submitted by Kimberly

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients:
1 – 12 oz package penne pasta (or any type you prefer)
3 T olive oil or vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 – 10 oz package spinach, chopped and squeezed dry of water
2 large tomatoes, chopped (or 1 – 28 oz canned diced)
2 T lemon juice
1 – 6 oz package feta cheese, crumbled
salt and pepper
1-2 tsp Greek seasoning
Kalamata olives, pitted

Directions:
Cook the pasta as directed on package, and set aside for later on in the recipe. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and greek seasoning, and cook for about 1 minute. Add the pasta and spinach, toss the mixture to coat. Leave on the heat long enough to heat everything through. Remove from stove and add all other ingredients. Toss to mix properly, and dig in! Serve with a large salad on the side.

Nutrition: (per serving, based upon 6)
360.8 calories, 14.1g fat (5.2g saturated), 44.8 carbs (5.8g fiber), 15.8g protein

Strawberry Salad

Submitted by Ellie

Servings: approximately 8

Ingredients:
½ C salad oil
½ C sugar
¼ C vinegar
1½ tsp onion, grated
¼ tsp paprika
¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce
12 oz spinach, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 qt strawberries

Directions:
Vigorously whisk all ingredients together except spinach and strawberries until well combined. Pour over spinach and strawberries, toss, and serve immediately.

Nutrition: (per serving)
209.6 calories, 14.1g fat (1g saturated), 21.1g carbs (2.8g fiber), 1.6g protein