Caesar Salad

Ingredients


1 clove garlic, smashed
2 lemons, juiced
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Freshly ground black pepper
Salt

2 heads romaine lettuce
Freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish
Croutons

Directions

Put the garlic, lemon juice, and water into a blender and process for 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth. With the blender running, pour the olive oil in slowly for the dressing to emulsify. Stir in the Parmesan and a couple of grinds of black pepper. Season, to taste, with salt and set aside. (Refrigerate the dressing if you will not be using it right away.)

Tear the lettuce into a large bowl. Add enough dressing to coat the salad to your liking. Add croutons and some extra Parmesan and toss the salad well. Serve immediately.

**Add sliced grilled chicken, bell peppers, and other fun vegetables to make this salad a meal!

Springtime!!!

It's getting warmer.  Time to go outside and feel the sunshine.  What kind of vegetables will you plant in your garden this year?  See if you recognize these vegetables below.  They grow in different colors.  Plant a fun vegetable today. 

This vegetable is usually white....what is it?

These vegetables are usually orange....do you know what they are?

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing

This is a great spring or summer recipe. Spinach is a good source of calcium and tastes great in this fresh, sweet salad.

Ingredients

1 bunch spinach, rinsed
10 large strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
½ cup pecans

Directions

Place pecans in a dry pan over medium heat. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring until lightly toasted. Set aside. Rinse the spinach and cut off any large stems. 

Rinse and slice the strawberries. 

Mix the spinach and strawberries in a large bowl.  In a blender, place the sugar, salt, vinegar, and oil, and blend until smooth. Stir in the poppy seeds. Pour over the spinach and strawberries, and toss to coat. Top with toasted pecans.

This recipe is also good with other added fruits like mandarin oranges and blueberries. Try it with some crumbled feta or blue cheese for a little added tang.

Salad Dressing

Salad dressing can add flavor and taste to your favorite salad and other vegetables as well. How many different kinds of salad dressing can you name?

South Western Steak Salad

South Western Steak Salad

Ingredients

Green Leaf Lettuce

Red Leaf Lettuce

Spinach

Romaine Lettuce

Green Peppers

Mushrooms

Tomatoes

Mandarin Oranges

Croutons

Grilled Tenderloin Steak

All righty folks! Now that ya' all got the items needed, have some boot kicken fun and assemble the salad which ever way ya' please!

Serve with Cowboy Dressing

3 Tablespoons BBQ sauce mixed with 1 Tablespoon Ranch dressing

This salad is quick, easy and will please any cowboy or cowgirl!

Veggie for a Day

If you were going to be a vegetable for a day, which vegetable would you choose and why?