Sides and Salads

Tortellini Spinach Bake in Creamy Lemon

12 oz bag Barilla Cheese & Spinach Tortelini (find them in the dry pasta aisle)
4 oz bacon or pancetta, (about 4 strips bacon)*
3 cloves garlic, pressed in garlic press or finely minced
2 Tbs flour
2 C milk
¾ tsp kosher salt
⅛ tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tsp dry basil
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (1/2 tsp or more if you like spicy)
1 medium lemon
2 C loosely packed fresh spinach, roughly chopped
¾ C grated mozzarella cheese, divided
¾ C grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Red White and Blue Salsa

A fresh and fruity salsa with a nice crunch! Perfect for the 4th of July...or any summer day!

Ingredients:

1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup diced strawberries
1 cup diced jicama
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper, stemmed and seeded
Juice of 1 large lime
Salt, to taste
Tortilla chips, for serving

Fruit and Spinach Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette

This strawberry, apple and pear spinach salad is easy, light and delicious. I've created a tasty mild strawberry poppyseed vinaigrette to go with it. This salad is loved by every palate; young and old. If you like a stronger vinaigrette, feel free to add more red wine vinegar. I've also tested this with cider vinegar and it worked well; although I liked the red wine vinegar a teensy bit more.

Paleo Greek Salad

Ingredients:

Paleo Greek Dressing

1 cup White Wine Vinegar

1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)

2 Tbl Crushed Capers (optional)

Zest & Juice of 1 Lemon

1 Tbl Greek Seasoning (McCormick’s is dependable & sugar-free)

1 tsp Kosher Salt

1 tsp Black Pepper

Greek Marinated Chicken Skewers

2 lbs Chicken Tenders

Long Skewers

1 cup Paleo Greek Dressing

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