We wrap up our Food Focused week by celebrating National Salad Month.
Check out these 4 delicious and healthy salad recipes from www.tastemade.com.
4 Delicious & Healthy Spring Salads
Tomato, Cucumber, and Red Onion Salad with Garlic Balsamic Vinaigrette
INGREDIENTS
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2 lg. cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and sliced
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12 ounces grape tomatoes, halved
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1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
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2 ounces crumbled feta
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1/4 cup rice vinegar
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1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup olive oil
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2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 tablespoon (3-4 leaves) fresh basil, sliced
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
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Combine vinegars, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, feta, and basil.
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Add vinegar mixture and gently toss to coat.
Blueberry and Spinach Salad with Honey-Lemon Vinaigrette
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups mixed baby greens (spring mix)
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1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
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2 cups blueberries
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1/4 cup sliced almonds
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3 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
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3 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoon raw honey
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1/4 teaspoon sea salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
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Combine vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined, and then set aside.
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Combine strawberries, blueberries, almonds, and greens.
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Add dressing and toss to coat.
Spring Pasta Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups quinoa farfalle noodles, cooked and drained
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1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, shaved
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2 carrots, shaved
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1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
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1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
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1/2 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
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1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1/4 cup red wine vinegar
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1 tablespoon shallot, minced
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1 1/2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
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Combine the red wine vinegar, olive oil, shallot, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
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Combine the noodles, asparagus, carrots, bell pepper, tomatoes, red onion, and parmesan in a large mixing bowl.
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Add dressing and toss to coat.
Sugar Snap Peas with Creamy Yogurt Mint Dressing
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 pounds sugar snap peas, blanched for 3 minutes
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4 small radishes, thinly sliced
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2 ounces crumbled feta
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1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
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3 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon freshly squeezed juice
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1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
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4-6 mint leaves, minced
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1 tablespoon shallot, minced
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
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In a medium bowl, whisk together greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, mint, shallot, sea salt, and black pepper.
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Combine the snap peas, radishes, and feta in a large mixing bowl.
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Add dressing and toss to coat.
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