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Watermelon Salad – Delicious and Pretty
Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 15 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 T fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 8-lb seedless watermelon cut into 1½-inch chunks
- 1 cup reduced-fat feta
- 1 small sweet onion
- 1 cup coarsely chopped basil leaves
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add the watermelon, feta and onion and toss gently. Garnish with the basil and serve.
Smoked Mozzarella Salad
Prep time: 30 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 40 mins
Serves: 8
Ingredients
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- ½ cup low-fat mayonnaise
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 and ½ tsp.)
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- ½ pound whole wheat penne pasta
- 2 cups packed baby spinach, washed and stemmed
- 4 pieces jarred roasted red pepper, diced
- ½ pound smoked mozzarella cheese, diced (use regular mozzarella if you can’t find smoked)
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the Parmesan cheese, parsley, mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic, cayenne pepper, and salt and pepper with a hand mixer or in the bowl of food processor or in a blender until the dressing is smooth.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until it is al dente. Drain the pasta into a colander, run cold water over it or submerge it in ice water until chilled through, and drain well. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, spinach, roasted red peppers, and smoked mozzarella.
- Garnish with fresh basil, if desired. For best results, make this ahead of time and let chill for 2-4 hours before serving. Serve cold.
Pulled Pork Sandwiches
20 minutes prep
8 hours cook time
Serves 8-10
Ingredients
- 4 pounds pork shoulder
- 2 tablespoons paprika or try smoked paprika for more of that smoked flavor
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 cup water
- 10-12 slider buns or 8 regular buns
Instructions
- Cut pork into 3-4 pieces
- Mix all dried spices together and rub into all sides of the pork
- Place vinegar and water in bottom of slow cooker and add pork
- Cover and cook for 8 hours
- Remove pork and shred
- Serve on slider buns or Hawaiian buns