Summer Basil Pasta Salad

With the long hot days of summer, you will find that you will need something lighter than a T-bone steak. If you are seeking a fresh and light pasta salad, they you will need to serve this at your next gathering. Summer Basil Pasta Salad 16 oz. box Whole Wheat pasta, find a fun shape.…

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Summer Salads

Green vegetables are the food most missing in modern diets. Nutritionally, greens are very high in calcium (120 -190 mg per cup!) They’re also high in magnesium, iron, potassium, phosphorous, zinc, and they are a power house for Vitamin A, C, E and K. Believe it or not, they are also crammed high with fiber,…

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Creamy Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon onion, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese Mix all ingredients except buttermilk in a small bowl. While stirring, slowly blend in buttermilk. Chill at least 2 hours before using. Copyright © The…

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Easy Caesar Dressing

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Combine all ingredients in blender or processor. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and…

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Gourmet Italian Salad Dressing

3/4 cup vinegar 2/3 cup red wine (one you would drink) 2 clove garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon mustard seed 2 red peppers 2 teaspoons prepared mustard 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon dried oregano Mix vinegar and wine, set for 1 hour. Finely…

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