The perfect summer salad for an evening of watching the Olympics. Not only is it red, white and blue, it is medal winning in flavor with a refreshingly sweet and tart taste. I feel like I should apologize for the picture. Or maybe I should apologize to my family for bringing my phone to the table and annoying them by taking pictures of their food.
I was just thinking it would be a good recipe to share...
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| RED,WHITE AND BLUE.....Go USA |
This dressing is worth making. I just love it.
6 Tbsp low fat mayonnaise
3 Tbsp cilantro, fresh, finely chopped
3 Tbsp water
1 medium or 2
small scallion(s), minced
2 Tbsp fresh squeezed lime
juice ( 1 lime)
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp chili powder
Mix the above ingredients well.
Olympic Salad
Small bunch of spinach torn into bite size pieces
1 head of Romaine Lettuce Chopped
1 Cup of fresh blueberries
1 can white beans ( cannellini or Great Northern)
1/3 cup cranraisens
Feta Cheese
Tomato - optional ( I had a few slices left over from the other parts of dinner to use up)
MIX the above and toss with dressing.
Some info I thought you might enjoy.
Cannellini beans are large and have that traditional
kidney shape. With a slightly nutty taste and mild earthiness, they have
a relatively thin skin and tender, creamy flesh. They hold their shape
well and are one of the best white beans for salads and ragouts.
Great Northern beans are smaller than cannellinis and and suitable for any number of uses: salads, soups, stews, ragouts, purees. Their texture is slightly grainy, with a nutty, dense flavor. Popular in North America, Great Northerns look like white baby lima beans.
What? You want to see a picture of another dinner item?
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