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Mediterranean Quinoa ~ Mason Jar Salad Recipe

July14

Mediterranean Quinoa Mason Jar Salad

Ingredients

  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon Greek Seasoning
  • ½ cup roasted red peppers, diced
  • ½ cup artichoke hearts, diced
  • ¼ cup kalamata olives, diced
  • ¼ cup chicken peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped

Instructions

  1. Combine the water and quinoa in a saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, covered, until quinoa is tender and still chewy, about 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat. Once the quinoa has cooled mix in the Olive Oil, sherry vinegar, and greek Seasoning.
  4. Add this to the bottom of a 1 quart mason jar.
  5. Layer the roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, olives, chick peas, and romaine.
  6. Seal the jar and refrigerate until you are ready to eat.
  7. Shake to mix up the ingredients.

Quick Notes

Calories: 480 Fat: 26g Saturated Fat: 2.5g Carbohydrates: 53g Fiber: 9g Protein: 13g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 1040mg

Number of servings (yield): 4

Fiesta Quinoa Mason Jar Salad

July14

Wildtree Fiesta Quinoa Mason Jar Salad

Recipe: Fiesta Quinoa Mason Jar Salad

Summary: Nutritional Information – 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup quinoa
  • 1 teaspoon Taco Seasoning
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup canned diced tomatoes (with liquid)
  • 2 tablespoons Salsa
  • ½ cup corn
  • ¼ cup black beans
  • ½ cup orange bell pepper
  • ¼ cup shredded cheese
  • 1 cup romaine, chopped

Instructions

  1. Combine the water and quinoa in a saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, covered, until quinoa is tender and still chewy, about 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Once the quinoa has cooled mix in the Taco Seasoning, salt, diced tomatoes, and Fiesta Salsa Mix.
  5. Add this mixture to the bottom of 1 quart mason jar.
  6. Layer with bell pepper, corn, black beans, and romaine.
  7. Seal the jar and refrigerate until you are ready to eat.
  8. Shake to mix up the ingredients.

Quick Notes

Nutritional Info

Calories: 470      Fat: 14g      Saturated Fat: 6g      Carbohydrates: 72g   Fiber: 13g      Protein: 22g   Cholesterol: 30mg      Sodium: 920mg

Brussel Sprouts & Avocado Salad

October20


Brussel Sprouts & Avocado Salad

Ingredients

  • Outer leaves of fresh Brussel Sprouts
  • Optional – Iceberg Lettuce or other Salad Greens
  • 2 Avocados, sliced
  • 1 Blood Orange, segmented
  • Pecan Halves, 1 handful
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • Juice of 1 Lemon
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon Poppy Seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sesame Seeds

Instructions

  1. Wash & tear brussel sprouts (plus greens if using) & place on serving platter
  2. Arrange sliced avocado’s, orange segments, & pecans on top of the greens
  3. Stir together the five dressing ingredients & drizzle over the salad

Notes

Adapted from a recipe that I saw in a magazine at the beauty salon. I’ll have to get the exact magazine name & add credit later!

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Kelle’s First Watermelon Basket

August3

Watermelon Basket

Ingredients

  • Watermellon
  • Strawberries
  • Blueberries
  • Bananas
  • Other ideas: Cantloupe – Honeydew Mellon – Pineapple – Peaches – Raspberries or other Berries

Instructions

  1. Cut off a little less than half of the watermellon with a good chef’s knife
  2. Cut triangle shapes along the edge of the mellon
  3. Use a scoop to form watermellon balls
  4. Slice the fruits & gently toss in the watermellon basket
  5. Refrigerate, and add banana slices just prior to serving

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Sarita’s Pasta Salad

August3

Sarita's Pasta Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 14.5 oz can Stewed Tomatoes
  • 4-6 Roma Tomatoes, diced
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 small package Pine Nuts
  • Garlic to taste
  • Fresh Basil
  • Wildtree Basil Pesto Grapeseed Oil, #10224 or Butter Grapeseed Oil, #10282 or Olive Oil
  • Farfalle – (Bowtie Pasta)

Instructions

  1. Put the canned tomatoes in a bowl, dice them or break them up by hand
  2. Refill the can with diced fresh tomatoes, & add that to the bowl
  3. Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a small dry pan on the stove
  4. When cooled, add to the tomatoes
  5. Add salt, chopped garlic & basil and add to the bowl
  6. Drizzle with oil & stir, cover & let sit for a couple of hours before serving. Will last for a week or so in the fridge.
  7. Serve over hot or cold Farfalle pasta

Quick Notes

My friend served this fabulous, but simple, pasta recipe of her mother’s, Sarita. My family was delighted with it…

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Tabboule Salad

February11

Recipe: Tabboule Salad

Summary: Wildtree Site Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Bouillon Soup Base, #10757
  • 1 cup Bulgur Wheat (cracked wheat)
  • 1/4 cup Wildtree Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil, #10226
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. ground Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Cucumber, finely chopped
  • 1 cup Tomato, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh Parsley
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Mint
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Feta Cheese (about 2 oz.)

Instructions

  1. Bring water and Vegetable Bouillon to a boil in 2-quart saucepan.
  2. Stir in bulgur wheat and remove from heat. Cover and let stand for about 30 minutes; cool to room temperature.
  3. Meanwhile, combine Grapeseed Oil, lemon juice, vinegar and black pepper in a medium sized bowl.
  4. Add cooled bulgur wheat and remaining ingredients except cheese; toss to coat.
  5. Fold in cheese and serve.

Quick Notes

Calories 300g; Fat 13g (Sat. Fat 3g); Protein 9g; Carb 42g; Fiber 10g; Chol 10mg; Sodium 300mg

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Coleslaw Salad

September6

Summary: People who don’t even like Coleslaw will like this recipe! Adapted from a favorite recipe by Mary Rose.

Ingredients

  • Coleslaw Salad: 1 package Coleslaw or Broccoli Slaw, shredded
  • 1 bunch Green Onions, sliced
  • 1 package Ramen Noodles, crumbled
  • 1 4-oz package Slivered Almonds, toasted
  • Dressing: 3 tablespoons Natural Grapeseed Oil, #10229
  • ¼ cup White Wine Vinegar
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • 2 teasoons California Style Garlic Pepper Blend, #10570

Instructions

  1. Mix the vegetables & dressing together and refrigerate
  2. Add the almonds and noodles shortly before serving so they stay crisp and crunchy and not soggy

The link you will need to order Wildtree products through me is:  http://www.mywildtree.com/maryrose/

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Avocado Mandarin Tossed Salad

September6

SummaryI used the Wildtree Salad Dressing mix to create this Taste of Home recipe… delicious!

Avocado Mandarin Tossed Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 11 oz can Mandarin Oranges, drained
  • ½ cup Green Onions, thinly sliced
  • ⅓ cup Pecans, coarsely chopped – toasted or not toasted
  • ⅛ tsp Black Pepper
  • 4 cups Salad Greens, torn
  • 1 medium Avocado, peeled & sliced
    For Salad Dressing
  • Wildtree Strawberry Balsamic Vinegar or Orange Balsamic Vinegar or other vinegar
  • Wildtree Natural Grapeseed Oil or Olive Oil
  • Wildtree Italian Salad Dressing Mix

Instructions

  1. To make about 1/4 cup of Wildtree Italian Dressing, wisk together: 1 tablespoon vinegar – 1 1/4 tablespoons water – 1 1/4 teaspoons Wildtree Italian Salad Dressing Mix – 2 tablespoons Natural Grapeseed Oil or Olive Oil – Allow to sit for 1 hour in order to develop flavors
  2. In a large bowl, combine the oranges, onions, pecans and pepper
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes
  4. Just before serving, place the greens in a large salad bowl
  5. Top with orange mixture and avocado slices
  6. Drizzle with dressing
  7. Toss to coat

Number of servings (yield): 8

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Garlic & Herb Twice Baked Potatoes

September4

Summary: Wildtree site recipe.

Ingredients

  • 4  Baking Potatoes
  • 1  tsp Butter
  • Milk
  • 1 – tsp Wildtree Garlic & Herb Blend, #10192
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Bake the potatoes at 400° for 45 minutes
  2. Cut the potatoes lengthwise into halves
  3. Scoop the pulp from the potatoes into a bowl, reserving the shells
  4. Add the butter and desired amount of milk -gradually- to the pulp and mash
  5. Add the Garlic & Herb Blend and mix well
  6. Spoon the mixture into the reserved shells and sprinkle with the cheese
  7. Arrange on a baking sheet
  8. Bake at 350° until the cheese is bubbly

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Cucumbers in Sour Cream

September4

Summary: Recipe by Mary Rose

Ingredients

  • 6 Cucumbers, sliced thinly
  • ¾ cup Sour Cream
  • 2 tbsp Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Wildtree Onion & Chive Blend, #10413
  • Dash Salt
  • Dash Pepper, white or black

Instructions

  1. Combine all of the ingredients
  2. The vinegar makes it frothy
  3. Toss the cucumbers in the mixture and chill well

www.MyWildtree.com/maryrose

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Carrot & Orange Salad

September3

Summary: Submitted by Mary Rose – from an old magazine clipping.

Ingredients

¼ tsp Salt
1 tbsp Powdered Sugar, plus more for topping
1 tsp Orange Blossom Water
1 Lemon, juiced
8 Carrots -about 3 1/2 cups, peeled and grated
2 Oranges, peeled & sliced with white pith removed
2 tsp Wildtree Natural Grapeseed Oil, #10229, plus more if desired
¼ cup Toasted Almond slices, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine the first four ingredients in a medium bowl
  2. Add carrot & toss to combine flavors
  3. Top with orange slices
  4. Drizzle with oil
  5. Sprinkle with powdered sugar
  6. Garnish with toasted almond slices, if desired

Number of servings (yield): 6

www.MyWildtree.com/maryrose

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Cashew Salad

August23

Summary: I first tasted this recipe in the 1980’s & I adapted it for Grapeseed Oil. I do not know who gave it to me, but it is delicious…Mary Rose

Ingredients

  • Salad:
  • 3-4 cups Lettuce, Use 2-3 kinds of lettuce
  • 2 cups Raw Cauliflower
  • 2 cups Cashews
  • Dressing:
  • 1 small Onion
  • ¼ cup Vinegar
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • ⅛ tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Celery Seed
  • 2 tsp Prepared Mustard
  • ⅔ cup Wildtree Natural Grapeseed Oil, #10229

Instructions

  1. Blend onion and vinegar
  2. Add remaining ingredients to the blend
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving

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