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Everything Spiced Nut Mix

November 15, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

This Everything Spiced Nut Mix will bring a rich and unique flavor to your next holiday gathering. Bring a bowl to share at your next potluck, or divide the recipe into small, airtight containers as an edible gift your friends are sure to love!


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  • CourseSnacks
Servings
12 1/3 cup servings
Servings
12 1/3 cup servings
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  • CourseSnacks
Servings
12 1/3 cup servings
Servings
12 1/3 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup cashews raw, whole
  • 3/4 cup almonds raw, unsalted
  • 1/4 cup pistachios raw
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seed kernels
  • 40 fat-free mini pretzels unsalted, (about 2 cups)
  • 1 large egg white large
  • 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoons dehydrated onion flakes
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  1. Begin with a clean work surface and wash your hands.
  2. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  3. In a large bowl, stir to combine the cashews, almonds, pistachios, sunflower seed kernels, and pretzels.
  4. I a small bowl, lightly whisk to combine the egg white, light brown sugar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, kosher salt, and dehydrated onion flakes.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the nut mixture and stir to evenly coat the nut mixture.
  6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the nut mixture evenly over the top.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes. Let cool before serving.
  8. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Recipe Notes

1/3 cup serving of Everything Spiced Nut Mix includes approximately 0.5 grams or 1% Daily Value of Added Sugar

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: almonds, appetizer, cashews, nuts, pistachios, snack, snacking, Snacks

Chicken Garden Spring Rolls

June 3, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Wrap in a balanced lunch by adding fruit in unexpected ways! For a balanced diet children need 1-2 cups of fruit a day and adults 1 ½-2 cups per day.


Chicken Garden Spring Rolls
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Chicken Garden Spring Rolls
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4 servings (2 spring rolls)
Ingredients
Poppy Seed Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Plain non-fat Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Tablespoon Vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Poppy seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Spring Rolls
  • 8 Spring Roll Wrappers
  • 8 ounces Grilled Chicken Breast sliced thin
  • 1 cup Persian Cucumbers cut into matchsticks
  • 1 slices Purple Cabbage chopped into
  • 2 cups green leaf lettuce
  • 1 cup strawberries sliced
  • 1 cup mandarin oranges peeled and sectioned
Servings: servings (2 spring rolls)
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Poppy Seed Dressing
  1. Wash hands and clean the preparation area.
  2. Combine all ingredients for dressing in a bowl and mix until smooth.
  3. Refrigerate until ready to serve spring rolls.
Spring Rolls
  1. Rinse produce under cool running water, and pat to dry.
  2. Prepare all produce and chicken as directed. Set aside.
  3. Fill a pie pan/dish with warm water. Place spring roll wrapper in water or 30 seconds or until softened. Remove wrapper from water and let water drip off. Place on clean surface.
  4. Layer 2-3 strawberry slices, 2-3 mandarin orange wedges, purple cabbage, Persian cucumbers, 2-3 slices chicken breast and green leaf lettuce down onto softened wrapper.
  5. To roll, fold the edge nearest to you over the filling, then fold sides towards center and roll until closed.
  6. Be mindful of overstuffing your roll, rice paper can break if overfilled.
  7. Repeat until you have 8 prepared spring rolls.
  8. Cover spring rolls with a wet paper towel to keep moist until ready to serve.
  9. Serve spring rolls with dressing on the side as a dip.
Recipe Notes

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: fruit, kid friendly, lunch, Snacks, spring, summer

Kiwi Mandarin Salad

August 13, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

A delicious and refreshing salad featuring the kiwi fruit and a homemade poppy seed dressing!Kiwi Mandarin Salad a recipe by Dinner Tonight. Spinach topped with mandarin oranges, pecans, chopped kiwis and a yogurt poppy seed dressing on a plate with the salad dressing bottle in the back ground.

Kiwi Mandarin Salad a recipe by Dinner Tonight. Spinach topped with mandarin oranges, pecans, chopped kiwis and a yogurt poppy seed dressing on a plate with the salad dressing bottle in the back ground.
Kiwi Mandarin Salad
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  • CourseFruits, Main Dish, Side Dishes, Vegetables
Servings
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Servings
6
Kiwi Mandarin Salad a recipe by Dinner Tonight. Spinach topped with mandarin oranges, pecans, chopped kiwis and a yogurt poppy seed dressing on a plate with the salad dressing bottle in the back ground.
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  • CourseFruits, Main Dish, Side Dishes, Vegetables
Servings
6
Servings
6
Ingredients
  • 6 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 4 Kiwi fruit peeled, cubed
  • 1 cup mandarin oranges canned in juice, drained
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 2 tablespoon nonfat vanilla, Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Poppy seeds
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Wash kiwi fruit with a soft bristle brush and rinse and dry spinach in a colander.
  3. Place spinach in a large serving bowl. Add kiwis, mandarin oranges, and pecans evenly on top of spinach.
  4. In a bowl or jar with a lid add the yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, honey and poppy seeds.
  5. Whisk or shake dressing mixture until well combined.
  6. Pour over the spinach and fruit.
  7. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Heart Healthy, kiwi, kiwi fruit, lunch salad, main dish, main salad, mandarin oranges, pecan, pecans, Salad, side salad

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Feta

March 21, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Spinach serves as a fantastic vegetable that can be enjoyed fresh, frozen or canned year round. This particular recipeSpinach Strawberry Salad will unite color and taste which will definitely delight your palate.  This salad can be paired with just about any meal and will have your family asking for more!

 

Spinach Strawberry Salad
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Feta
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Spinach Strawberry Salad
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Feta
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  • CourseMain Dish
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp Poppy seeds
  • 1/2 cup artificial sucralose
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 cups spinach rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups strawberries cleaned, hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup almonds slivered
  • 1/2 cup Feta nonfat
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  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Cover and chill if desired.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds. Toast the almonds for added flavor if desired.
  3. Pour dressing over salad, and toss. refrigerate 10-15 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: almonds, cheese, feta, main dish, Salad, side dish, side salad, spinach, spring, strawberry, summer, Vegetarian

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