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Avocado Mandarin Tossed Salad

November 30, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Avocado Mandarin Tossed Salad is a simple side dish to compliment any dinner. Easy to pull together but full of healthy ingredients!


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  • CourseMain Dish, Side Dishes
Servings
4
Servings
4
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  • CourseMain Dish, Side Dishes
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
  • 1 11 ounce can mandarin oranges drained
  • 1/2 cup green onion thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cups torn salad greens
  • 1 medium ripe avocado peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup fat free Italian dressing
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Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine the oranges, onion, pecans and pepper.
  2. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Place the greens in a salad bowl.
  4. Top with orange mixture and avocado slices.
  5. Drizzle with dressing before serving.
Recipe Notes

Avocado Mandarin Tossed Salad Nutrition Facts Serving size (204g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 170 % Daily Value Total Fat 12 g 15 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 230 mg 10 % Total Carbohydrate 15 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 9 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 4 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 58 mg 4 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 350 mg 8 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: avocado, mandarin, Salad, salads, spinach, Vegetarian

Pecan Coffee Cake

October 3, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Did you know that Texas’s state tree is the Pecan tree?  Texas produces approximately 60 million pounds of pecans every year. If they are stored properly, pecans are a great addition to several recipes and make a great snack year round. Check out this delicious and healthy dessert recipe to start using pecans in your food! This dessert is sure to satisfy your craving for something sweet!

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Did you know that Texas’s state tree is the Pecan tree? Texas produces approximately 60 million pounds of pecans every year. If they are stored properly, pecans are a great addition to several recipes and make a great snack year round. Check out this delicious and healthy dessert recipe to start using pecans in your food! This dessert is sure to satisfy your craving for something sweet!
  • CuisineDessert
Servings
24 pieces
Servings
24 pieces
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Did you know that Texas’s state tree is the Pecan tree? Texas produces approximately 60 million pounds of pecans every year. If they are stored properly, pecans are a great addition to several recipes and make a great snack year round. Check out this delicious and healthy dessert recipe to start using pecans in your food! This dessert is sure to satisfy your craving for something sweet!
  • CuisineDessert
Servings
24 pieces
Servings
24 pieces
Ingredients
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup nonfat greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup 2% milk
  • 2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
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  1. Begin by mixing sugar, milk, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla together until well combined.
  2. In a separate bowl mix together flour, baking powder and salt until well combined.
  3. Slowly add dry mixture to the wet mixture and make sure it is well combined.
  4. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch pan.
  5. Combine brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans and melted butter.
  6. Sprinkle evenly on top of the unbaked batter.
  7. Bake in an oven at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: dessert, Desserts, kid friendly, pecan, pecans

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