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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 cheddar 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, and diced tomatoes.
  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

Kelle’s First Watermelon Basket

August3

 – Watermelon Basket

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Cut off a little less than half of the watermelon with a good chef’s knife
  2. Cut triangle shapes along the edge of the mellon
  3. Use a scoop to form watermelon balls
  4. Slice the fruits & gently toss in the watermelon 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 salt
  • 1 small package pine nuts
  • Garlic to taste
  • Fresh basil
  • 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. When cooled, add to the tomatoes
  4. Mix salt, chopped garlic & basil and add to the bowl
  5. Drizzle with oil & stir. Cover & let sit for a couple of hours before serving.
  6. Serve over hot or cold Farfalle pasta

Quick Notes

  • Will last for a week or so in the fridge.
  • My friend served this fabulous, but simple pasta recipe for a gathering.
    My family was delighted with it…

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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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Taco Salad

July20

Ingredients

  • Optional meat ingredient – ½ pound hamburger, browned
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained
  • 1/2 of a head of lettuce or so, torn – or a bag of mixed greens
  • ¼ pound cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)
  • Tortilla chips
  • Vegetables: Onion, Tomato, Green Pepper, Celery, Cucumber – all diced
  • Dressing:
  • 2 Tbsp taco seasoning mix
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup avocado mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup Italian Salad Dressing
    to make an Italian dressing for this salad, blend together:
    3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    4 tbsp cider vinegar or other vinegar
    1 ½ teaspoons prepared Italian seasonong
    1 ½ teaspoons fresh garlic, minced fine or minced garlic form the store bought jar
    1 tbsp minced Shallot

Instructions

  1. Combine all salad dressing ingredients
  2. To develop flavors, allow dressing to sit in refrigerator before serving
  3. Blend taco seasoning with the kidney beans and meat if using meat
  4. Cut vegetables & tear lettuce
  5. Place lettuce in a large bowl
  6. Layer the salad ingredients on top of lettuce
  7. Add cheese
  8. Serve with tortilla chips and dressing

Variations

Left-over chili is a good substitute for the meat & bean mixture. Number of servings (yield): 6

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Kimberly Loves Bean Dip

July18

Bean Dip

Ingredients

  • 1 can Re-fried Beans, vegetarian
  • 4 oz. Cream Cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup Sour Cream, lite
  • 2 Tbsp. Wildtree Taco Seasoning, #10575 3-oz, #10474 8-oz.
  • 1 Avocado
  • 1 cup Cheese, shredded
  • 3 Green Onions, diced- I use the ends only
  • 1 Tomato, diced
  • 1 can Black Olives, sliced
  • Optional: Chili Peppers, Green Peppers, Red Onion- diced

Instructions

  1. Mash avocado with fork & blend with cream cheese, sour cream & taco seasoning
  2. Add a splash of lemon juice or Wildtree Zesty Lemon Grapeseed Oil to retain the avocado color
  3. Layering order: Beans-Avocado/Cream Mixture-Cheese-Vegetables of your choice
  4. Serve with Tortilla Chips
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Cauliflower Zucchini Toss

July14

Summary: A Taste of Home recipe – cut in half

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Caulifloweretts
  • 1 cup Zucchini, sliced
  • ¼ cup Green Onions, sliced
  • ¼ cup Ripe Olives, halved
  • Dressing: 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Orange Juice
  • 1 tbsp Cider Vinegar
  • ½ tsp Tarragon, dried
  • ½ tsp Orange Peel, grated
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper
  • 4 cups Salad Greens, torn

Instructions

  1. Add 1 in. of water to a saucepan; add cauliflower
  2. Bring to a boil
  3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender
  4. Rinse in cold water; drain and place in a large bowl
  5. Add zucchini, onions and olives; toss
  6. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, orange juice, vinegar, tarragon, orange peel, salt and pepper; shake well
  7. Pour over cauliflower mixture and toss to coat
  8. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours
  9. Just before serving, toss with salad greens

Number of servings (yield): 8

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