Okay, let's talk. This is the beginning of a New Year and the time we all make resolutions that we're certain we're going to keep. Generally those resolutions involve changing the way we look by losing weight. Often we set unreasonable goals as far how much weight we can lose in a very short time. When that doesn't happen, we give up and then old habits creep into our lifestyles again.
This year, why don't we focus on eating healthier, exercising a little more and finding inner peace?
Let's take it one day at a time and one meal at a time. Just as pennies add up to dollars, small good choices can lead to big differences in the way we look and feel.
I firmly believe that the way a dish looks really impacts the way we feel about how it tastes. And if you happen to be fixing this for yourself and you're eating alone then serve yourself as you would serve a special guest. After all, if you don't think you're special, then why should anyone else think you are?
Let's start off with a versatile salad that's tasty and has eye appeal. I've given you the basic salad ingredients but you can add or substitute any of the extra items if you want.
Spinach/Peach/Bacon Salad
Dressing:
1/3 cup Joe
and Son’s Tuscan Herb Olive Oil
1/3 cup Joe
and Son’s Peach Infused Balsamic Vinegar
¼ teaspoon
hot pepper sauce
Whisk these
ingredients together until well-blended.
Salad
ingredients:*
6 slices of
cooked bacon, drained and crumbled
5 cups torn
romaine leaves
5 cups torn
fresh baby spinach leaves
1 cup of
canned peach slices, drained
1 cup diced
celery
1/3 cup
sliced scallions
salt and
pepper to taste
Combine the
salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss to mix well. Drizzle with the salad
dressing and toss lightly to coat. Serve
chilled.
Makes about
10 ample servings.
*You may
substitute ½ of a red onion, thinly sliced, for the scallions.
*You may add slices of grilled chicken to the
salad.
* You may add Asian noodles for a bit of added crunch.
* You may add about 1/2 cup dried cranberries.
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