Servings: 6

Prep Time: 10 minutes

What You Need:

• 1 head or bag romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1- 6 oz. can pitted Greek olives
• 1 small red onion, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 6 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ground black pepper

What You Do:

1. In a large bowl combine the lettuce, vegetables, olives, and cheese.
2. Blend the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and black pepper (to taste.)
3. Toss salad and pour dressing over top.

]]> http://www.seasonalcookbook.com/fresh-greek-salad/feed/ 2 http://www.seasonalcookbook.com/maple-walnut-chicken/ http://www.seasonalcookbook.com/maple-walnut-chicken/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:33:09 +0000 Jen http://www.seasonalcookbook.com/?p=579

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes

What You Need:

• 4 chicken breast halves
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 5 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 bag (9 oz) of spinach
• Fat-free cream cheese (optional)

What You Do:

1. Prepare chicken with olive oil, thyme, and black pepper by rubbing ingredients onto chicken.
2. Toast walnuts on medium heat for 2 -3  minutes in a non-stick skillet, stirring occasionally.
3. Add chicken and cook about 12 minutes, turning frequently.
4. Place fresh spinach on 4 dinner plates and top with the chicken and walnuts.
5. In skillet add vinegar and cook 1 minute. Then add maple syrup and 1/2 cup of water and simmer for about 6 minutes until thickened.
6. Pour maple mixture over chicken and add dollops of cream cheese and raisins or dried cranberries to garnish (optional.)

Servings: 10-12

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Chill Time: 1 hour

What You Need:

• 1 pint of strawberries
• 1- 14 oz. can of unsweetened pineapple chunks
• 2 large, ripe nectarines
• 2 large, ripe peaches
• 1 pint of blueberries
• 3 ripe kiwi fruit**

What You Do:

1. Cut strawberries in quarters.
2. Drain pineapple chunks.
3. Cut nectarines and peaches into small pieces.
4. Slice kiwi fruit.
5. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and cover and chill for one hour before serving.

** Fruits may be varied according to personal preferences. Grapes, melon(s), and bananas can easily be substituted.

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Chill Time: 1 hour

What You Need:

• 4 cups cooked turkey meat
• 1 large celery stalk
• 3/4 cup red seedless grapes
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 4 large iceberg lettuce leaves or choice of bread (optional)

What You Do:

1. Chop turkey meat into small pieces.
2. Cut red grapes in half.
3. Chop celery into small pieces.
4. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl, blending thoroughly.
5. Chill for one hour and serve on lettuce leaves or on bread as sandwiches.

Servings: 6 side-dishes or 4 main courses

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Chill Time: 2 hours

What You Need:

• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, coarsely chopped
• 1 medium cucumber, cut into small pieces
• 3 medium tomatoes, cut into small pieces
• 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup salad oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh basil or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• dash of hot pepper sauce (optional)
• croutons (optional)

What You Do:

1. Combine vegetables and parsley in a medium mixing bowl.
2. Make dressing by combining all remaining ingredients (except croutons) in a covered jar.
3. Shake dressing well and pour over salad. Toss to coat.
4. Cover and chill for 2 hours.
5. Garnish with croutons (if desired) before serving.

]]> http://www.seasonalcookbook.com/chilled-gazpacho-salad/feed/ 0 http://www.seasonalcookbook.com/fast-caesar-salad/ http://www.seasonalcookbook.com/fast-caesar-salad/#comments Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:40:30 +0000 Jen http://www.seasonalcookbook.com/?p=258

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

What You Need:

• 1 bag romaine lettuce
• 1/3 cup of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
• 2 teaspoons anchovy paste (optional)
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard
• ground pepper (to taste)
• 1 cup garlic-flavored croutons
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound cooked shrimp (optional)
• 1 pound cooked chicken breast pieces (optional)

What You Do:

1. Mix oil, anchovy paste, lemon juice, Worchestershire sauce, mustard, and pepper in a medium-sized salad bowl.
2. Add romaine lettuce and toss until coated.
3. Add cooked shrimp or chicken if desired.
4. Garnish with croutons and grated cheese.