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Italian Salad

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A simple but tasty salad inspired by classic Italian ingredients. Substitute apples or strawberries instead of tomatoes for an interesting twist.

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 large pinch each of salt and black pepper

Salad Ingredients

  • 3-4 cups of lettuce, washed
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1 green bell pepper, deseeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh marjoram leaves
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh basil, chopped
  • ½ cup of fresh mozzarella, chopped
  • ¼ cup of pine nuts, pecans or walnuts, chopped

Tools

Knife, cutting board, measuring cup, measuring spoons, 1-cup jar with a lid, large bowl

Directions

  • Combine dressing ingredients in a jar, screw on lid and shake vigorously. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl, pour dressing on top and toss until the salad is lightly coated.

Corn Bread

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Yield: 1 loaf of bread, serves about 8   Time Required: 45 minutes

While it may seem odd to add nuts to cornbread, the protein and oil in the nuts add structure and moisture to this gluten-free recipe. This bread is delicious with jam or as a side for Middle Eastern Lentil Soup.

Dry Ingredients

1 cup corn flour

½ cup rice flour

½ cup almond flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

1 cup low fat buttermilk

1/3 cup of water

3 eggs

2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted in the microwave in a small bowl for 1 minute,

2 tablespoons of honey

Tools

Measuring cup, measuring spoons, large bowl, medium sized bowl, small ceramic bowl, large spoon, wire whisk, bread or cake pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
  2. In the large bowl combine all dry ingredients and stir until evenly mixed.
  3. Place the coconut oil in a small ceramic bowl and melt in the microwave for 30 seconds. Heat longer if necessary.
  4. In a medium bowl combine all wet ingredients and whisk until evenly mixed.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the large bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir the wet and dry ingredients together until they are fully incorporated.
  6. Rub 1 tablespoon of coconut oil evenly on the inside of the baking pan with your fingers.
  7. Pour the batter into the pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. To make corn muffins, pour the batter into parchment paper lined muffin tins until halfway full and bake for 30 minutes, or until or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. This bread can be made in a small oiled cast iron pan.