02.09.11 Today's morsel

With everyone trying to eat healthier, I thought today I would mention "SALADS".  We are told to have at least 3 or 4 servings of vegetables a day.  I would suggest that you have your veggies throughout the day, starting at breakfast. One way of getting all of your veggies for the day is in a SALAD.  People have many different ways of creating a salad, but I like a variety of different ingredients.  

Below is a delicious salad recipe from a friend of mine. . . Karen B.  Adding different ingredients will make this salad your own.  Try it soon!

Karen's Salad

1/4 head of Romaine lettuce and 1/4 head of Iceberg lettuce or any combination of lettuces of your choice
2 stalks of celery, chopped
1/2 red onion, sliced into rings
1 cup mandarin oranges slices, well drained
1 cup sliced strawberries or raspberries, wash and dried
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon & 1/2 teaspoon sugar


Saute sliced almonds with sugar until well coated and lightly brown.  Cool completely keeping the almonds separated.  Mix together all remaining ingredients.  Add almonds at just before serving.


Dressing:
1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
dash of pepper


Mix all dressing ingredients together and refrigerator until ready to serve. 
Toss salad together with dressing and add almonds just be serving.  Serve immediately.

Today's morsel. . . Freshen up those winter salads.  Bring them from boring to delicious!  Give your everyday salad a nutritious makeover with ingredients that lends healthful fats, fibers and antioxidants.

• Beans:  Canned black, pinto or garbanzo or any other kind of bean will do.  Drain & rinse the beans well.  They are ready to use out of the can.
• Nuts:  Toast whole almonds, pecans, walnuts in a small skillet or in your oven, then roughly chop them.  Add about one tablespoon to add flavor and crunch.
• Dried fruit:  Just add one tablespoon dried cherries, cranberries, or other dried fruits to boost the flavor of your salad.
• Canned fruits:  Mandarin oranges, pineapple or pears in their own juices is a flavorful addition.
• Fresh fruit:  Chop an apple, peach, pineapple, pear or other fruit for sweetness, flavor and color.