Almond Raspberry Tossed Salad

Brenda V

10 servings

8 cups torn romaine

1 cup fresh raspberries

½ cup sliced almonds, toasted

½ cup seedless raspberry jam

¼ cup white vinegar

¼ cup honey

2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

 In a salad bowl, combine the romaine, raspberries and almonds. 

In a blender, combine the remaining ingredients.  Cover and blend until smooth.

Serve with salad.

Diet Namasu

Brenda V

12 servings

3 Tablespoons + 2/3 teaspoon water

13 Tablespoons rice vinegar

6 ½ packets equal

½ ounce ginger root

2 pounds sliced cucumbers

9 2/3 ounce thick shredded carrots

 Mix water, vinegar, sugar, and ginger until sugar is dissolved.

Add cucumber and carrots.  Refrigerate.

Spinach, Bacon, and Mushroom Salad

Brenda V

6 servings

1 large bunch (12 ounces) fresh spinach leaves, washed, drained and torn

¾ cup sliced fresh mushrooms

4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

4 hard cooked eggs, finely chopped

Black pepper to taste

¾ cup Ranch dressing or Italian

 Combine spinach, bacon, mushrooms and toss.

Top with croutons, eggs.  Season with pepper.

Pour dressing over.

Options:  can add drained mandarin oranges and red onion for variation.