Roasted Asparagus Salad
Roasted Asparagus Salad is a perfect side salad for anyone who is feeling adventurous! With pickled red onion, roasted asparagus and arugula this side salad is quite the show stopper! 
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup red onion sliced very thin
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 lb fresh asparagus spears trimmed
- 3 cups fresh arugula (can substitute spinach)
- 2 tbsp fresh mint minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin divided
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Servings: (1.25 cups each)
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Instructions
- To pickle onions, combine onion and vinegar in a small bowl. Cover and let stand at room temperate for at least 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Pre-heat oven to 400 ยฐF. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, place the trimmed asparagus in a single layer. Drizzle asparagus spears with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Roast asparagus for 15-20 minutes (until tender crisp).
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine arugula and mint. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the onions to the mixture. Pour 3 tablespoons of the vinegar from the onion bowl into a small screw top jar. Add remaining oil, salt and pepper. Cover and shake well.
- Add cooled asparagus spears to the salad and drizzle vinegar mixture over the salad, toss gently to coat. Serve immediately
Recipe Notes
Note: If you have thin asparagus spears, leave them whole. If the spears are thick, cut them into 1 inch chunks.
Zucchini Stir Fry
*GOOD* Stir Fry recipes are hard to come by, and we are excited to share this one with you! This recipe is very tasty and packed with flavor! Add a side of rice to complete it or try adding some chicken for added protein!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic clove minced
- 1 cup onion diced
- 1 large yellow squash sliced & halved
- 1 large zucchini sliced & halved
- 1 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cups Low Sodium Vegetable Broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon ginger ground
- 1/2 tablespoon flour if needed to thicken sauce
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Instructions
- Peel onion. Cut into a thick dice.
- Slice the yellow squash into ยฝ inch thick rounds and halved.
- Slice the zucchini into ยฝ inch thick rounds and halved.
- Cut the red bell pepper into a thick dice.
- Whisk together the soy sauce, vegetable broth, brown sugar and ginger.
- Heat the oil and garlic clove in a frying pan or stir-fry pan.
- Add the onion, yellow squash, zucchini and red bell pepper and cook over medium heat. Stir until vegetables are just tender.
- Add the soy sauce mixture to vegetables. Stir until thickened. Add flour or corn starch if needed.
Recipe Notes
Pizza Salad
Looking for a healthier way to eat your pizza? Try this easy to through together pizza salad that adults and kids will both love.
Ingredients
- 1 8 ounce can unsalted tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 head romaine lettuce washed and torn into bite size pieces
- 3/4 cup shredded or grated reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes washed
- 2 ounces pepperoni slices, reduced fat cut in halves
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Instructions
- Combine tomato sauce, oil, vinegar, sugar, oregano and garlic powder in a container with tight fitting lid.
- Cover and shake dressing until well-blended.
- In a large bowl, toss lettuce with cheese, tomatoes, and pepperoni.
- Serve with dressing and optional pizza toppings of choice.
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