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Arugula Caesar Salad

Arugula Caesar Salad Recipe

Arugula Caesar Salad

Arugula Caesar Salad

This light and healthy version of a Caesar salad features crispy roasted chickpeas instead of bread croutons.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Salad
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pkg (5 oz) Queen Victoria Baby Arugula Salad Mix
  • 4 oz romaine hearts chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shaved
  • 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes chopped

Lemony Roasted Chickpeas

  • 1 can (19 oz) chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper

Yogurt Ceasar Dressing

  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Lemony Roasted Chickpeas: Preheat oven to 300°F. Pat chickpeas dry with tea towel. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, onion powder, salt and pepper; toss with chickpeas to coat. Spread chickpeas evenly on parchment paper–lined rimmed baking sheet. Roast for about 1 hour or until crisp and golden.
  • Yogurt Caesar Dressing: Whisk together yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup (60 mL) water until combined.
  • Toss arugula salad mix and romaine hearts with dressing. Garnish with Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes and roasted chickpeas.

Notes

Tip: To save time, use store-bought Caesar dressing if desired.
Keyword Salad

Salmon Wellington with Spinach Filling

Salmon Wellington with Spinach Recipe

Salmon Wellington with Spinach Filling

Salmon Wellington with Spinach Filling

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Servings 6
Calories 370 kcal

Ingredients
  

Spinach Filling

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 leek white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 bag Queen Victoria Spinach 10 oz
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese softened and cubed
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
  • pinch cayenne pepper

Salmon Wellington

  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed and cold
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 lb skinless center-cut salmon fillet
  • 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
  • 1 egg lightly beaten

Instructions
 

  • Spinach Filling: Heat oil in large skillet set over medium-high heat; cook leek and garlic for about 5 minutes or until golden and tender. Add lemon juice and spinach; cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Stir in cream cheese, milk, mustard, salt, pepper and cayenne. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until thickened. Let cool.
  • Salmon Wellington: Preheat oven to 400°F. On lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry to 13-inch square; brush with mustard.
  • Place salmon in center of pastry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread spinach mixture over salmon. Bring up sides of pastry, folding over to enclose salmon and spinach mixture; pinch to seal. Place seam side down on parchment paper–lined baking sheet.
  • Score top of pastry in crisscross pattern with sharp knife. Whisk egg with 1 tsp water and brush over top.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until salmon is cooked to desired doneness and pastry is golden and flaky.

Notes

Tip: Test salmon by inserting an instant-read digital thermometer into the center. For medium-rare, cook to 125°F; for medium-well done, cook to 145°F. 
Nutrition Facts
Per 1/6 recipe
Calories 370
Fat 22g
Cholesterol 100mg
Sodium 550mg
Carbohydrate 22g
Fiber 2g
Sugars 3g
Protein 22g
Keyword Spinach

Vegetable Soba Noodle Bowl

Vegetable Soba Noodle Bowl Recipe

Vegetable Soba Noodle Bowl

Vegetable Soba Noodle Bowl

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Soup
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp minced shallots
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger minced
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 4 cups Queen Victoria bok choy chopped
  • 4 cups Queen Victoria kale leaves chopped
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 8 oz soba noodles cooked according to package directions
  • 4 soft-cooked eggs
  • 2 Queen Victoria green onions thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • In large saucepan, bring broth, shallots, garlic, soy sauce and ginger to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until shallots are softened.
  • Meanwhile, heat sesame oil in large skillet set over medium heat; sauté bok choy and kale for 3 to 5 minutes or until wilted. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, tossing to coat.
  • Divide soba noodles and vegetables among four bowls; ladle broth over top. Top with eggs and sprinkle with green onions.

Notes

Tip: If preferred, use poached or fried eggs.
Keyword Chopped Greens

Cauliflower and Broccoli Salad with Grilled Chicken and Avocado Dressing

Cauliflower Broccoli Salad Recipe

Cauliflower and Broccoli Salad with Grilled Chicken and Avocado Dressing

Cauliflower and Broccoli Salad with Grilled Chicken and Avocado Dressing

This crunchy salad is dressed in a lively, bright green dressing. The addition of grilled chicken makes it a filling lunch or dinner entrée.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cauliflower florets
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp each salt and pepper divided
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup thinly sliced fennel fronds reserved
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery heart

Avocado Dressing

  • 1 ripe avocado peeled and pitted
  • 1 green onion coarsely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp anchovy paste

Instructions
 

  • Avocado Dressing: In food processor, combine avocado, green onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, anchovy paste, 1/4 cup of water and reserved fennel fronds; purée until smooth.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°F). Toss together cauliflower and broccoli florets, olive oil, and half of the salt and pepper; place in single layer on parchment paper– lined rimmed baking sheet. Roast for about 20 minutes or until soft and golden.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high; grease grate well. Sprinkle chicken with remaining salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, for about 12 minutes or until no longer pink inside.
  • Combine cauliflower mixture, fennel and celery heart; toss with dressing. Slice chicken breasts; arrange over salad.

Notes

Tips:
  • For a little sweetness, toss 2 peeled, cored and thinly sliced apples or pears with salad.
  • You can also make this salad with cold leftover chicken.
Keyword Broccoli, Cauliflower, Salad

Collard Greens and Watermelon Radish Salad with Tahini Vinaigrette and Crispy Sweet Potatoes

Collard Greens and Watermelon Radish Salad with Tahini Vinaigrette and Crispy Sweet Potatoes

Collard Greens and Watermelon Radish Salad with Tahini Vinaigrette and Crispy Sweet Potatoes

A cold preparation of our Chopped Collard Greens in a Mediterranean salad with bright colors, bold trendy flavors and fresh crisp textures.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 6 cups Collard Greens Chopped
  • 2 cups Watermelon Radishes cut into matchsticks
  • 2 cups Granny Smith Apples cut into matchsticks
  • 1 cup Celery Chopped
  • 1 cup Toasted Sliced Almonds
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes (cut into curls or fine julienne) + Oil for Frying

Dressing

  • 3 oz. Red Wine Vinegar
  • 3 oz. Basil Infused Olive Oil
  • 2 oz. Hummus Prepared
  • 1 tsp Peeled Shallots Minced
  • 1 tsp Granulated Garlic
  • Salt and Pepper (To taste)

Instructions
 

  • Add Dressing ingredients to a blender, except Basil Oil, blend for one minute then incorporate Oil slowly.
  • Heat Canola Oil to 350 degrees and fry Sweet Potato Curls until edges begin to brown, remove and dry on paper towel.
  • In a bowl, combine Chopped Collard Greens, Apples, Almonds, Radish, and Celery. Toss with dressing to coat and center salad on plate. Top with fried Sweet Potato curls.