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Thai Peanut Salad

Posted on by Mary Ann Lesh

A fresh and crunchy salad with the flavor of Thailand.

PREP 20 minCOOK 0 SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Combine QUINOA, CABBAGE, CARROT, SNOW PEAS, CILANTRO and GREEN ONION
  2. Toss and pour in PEANUT SAUCE
  3. Toss again until everything is lightly coated with sauce
  4. Garnish with PEANUTS
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Lentil and Apricot Salad

Posted on by Mary Ann Lesh
Combining foods rich in Vitamin C and iron-rich foods improves the absorption of non-heme iron.

PREP 20 min / SERVES 4

  • INGREDIENTS
    • 1 c cooked LENTILS
    • 1 small diced fresh TOMATO
    • 1/2 c raw baby SPINACH
    • 1/4 c PUMPKIN SEEDS
    • 1/2 c dried chopped APRICOT
    • VINAIGRETTE
  • DIRECTIONS
    1. In a large bowl, combine LENTILS, TOMATOES, SPINACH, PUMPKIN SEEDS, and APRICOTS
    2. Drizzle VINAIGRETTE over salad
    3. Stir ingredients well and let sit 15 minutes beore serving
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Beet and Apple Salad

Posted on by Mary Ann Lesh

The varied tastes and textures of beets, apples, pistachios, and greens combine with a sweet and sour vinaigrette to make this salad as delicious as it is nutritious.

PREPARATIONINGREDIENTS
PREP 20 min.2 BEETS, SLICED, RAW OR STEAMED
SALAD BOWL1 APPLE, THINLY SLICED
SERVES 41 c LETTUCE
1/2 c PISTACHIOS, PEELED
2 Tbsp HONEY
2 Tbsp WHITE WINE VINEGAR
2 Tbsp DIJON MUSTARD
6 Tbsp OLIVE OIL
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Tear or chop washed LETTUCE as desired.
2. Toss the BEETS and APPLES together
3. To make dressing, whisk together HONEY, VINEGAR, and MUSTARD, drizzle OLIVE OIL slowly into the mixture as you continue to whisk