Citrus Salad Dressing

This dressing is from our Brown Rice Salad recipe. However, it can be paired with any salad. Serves 6 Serving Size: 2 tablespoons Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: Juice from 3 limes or lemons 6 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Combine juice, olive oil and salt and […Read More…] from Citrus Salad Dressing

Brown Rice Salad

This is an example of a recipe that can be made literally hundreds of ways. Add one or two vegetables, one or two fruits, a grain, a bean, and dress with citrus vinaigrette. This recipe uses avocado and orange. You could use cucumber, tomato, onion, or shredded squash – really any vegetable. For the fruit component, any citrus, mango, or pineapple works well. Choose any whole grain and any canned bean. This is a great way to use up leftover grains from other meals. This can be a side dish or served on top of a mixed green salad.

Balsamic Dijon Vinaigrette

This dressing is from our Quinoa Strawberry Salad recipe. However, this classic dressing can be paired with many different salads. Serves 8 Serving Size: 2 tablespoons Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 6 tablespoons olive oil Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Directions: […Read More…] from Balsamic Dijon Vinaigrette

Black Bean Salsa

This salsa is great on a salad, as a dip, or with your favorite taco. Vary the ingredients as you like for your taste. If you like it spicy, you can add jalapeno or other chili peppers. You can add different spices to your taste, such as cumin or coriander.