Asparagus, Feta and Couscous Salad

4 servings

10 Min to prepare
20 Min to cook

INGREDIENTS
2 cups couscous
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
8 ounces grape tomatoes, halved
6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Black pepper, to taste


COOK couscous according to package instructions. Put aside and allow to cool slightly.
STEAM asparagus in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and cool.
TOSS the asparagus, tomatoes, and feta with couscous. Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and black pepper.

Lasagna Primavera

15 minutes to prepare
25 minutes to cook

Ingredients

lasagna
3 cups stir fried mixed vegetables cut into small pieces (onions, carrots, mushrooms, spinach, etc.)
2 lbs ricotta cheese
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 eggs
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

COOK noodles.

MIX together in a large bowl: stir fried vegetables, garlic, ricotta cheese and the eggs.

OIL bottom of the lasagna dish lightly.

PLACE one layer of noodles followed by some ricotta mixture, sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese, add another layer of noodles followed by ricotta mixture, sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese, etc.

FINISH with a layer of noodles and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.

BAKE at 375 for 25 minutes.

Shrimp & Pasta Salad

Great summer treat! Easy and delicious...

8 Servings

Ingredients:
2 cups pasta cooked, drained and tossed with 1 Tsp. olive oil
1 Tsp. Vinegar
2 handsfull of Olives, chopped
1 4 oz. can Pineapple, crushed and drained
1 tsp. Celery Seed
salt & pepper
1 8 oz. Shrimp, drained
2 cups Mayonnaise

TOSS all ingredients together and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Apple Juice Vinaigrette

4 to 6 servings of pasta salad
ready by 10 minutes to make

Ingredients:
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 cup apple juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

PUT olive oil, cider vinegar, apple juice, salt and garlic into a jar, close the top tightly and shake


Note: Apple Juice Vinaigrette keeps for months in a tightly-covered jar in the refrigerator.

Sour Pasta Salad

2 servings
ready by 20 minutes

Ingredients:
2 cups cooked pasta (tubes, macaroni, small shells, or twists)
Half a red bell pepper, minced
1 scallion, minced
2 tablespoons chopped black olives
6 tablespoons Apple Juice Vinaigrette
Salt and pepper


COOK 1 cup (1/4 pound) pasta and run cold water after boiling. Rinse and transfer to a medium-sized bowl.

PUT the bell pepper, scallion, and olives to the pasta in the bowl and mix.

SHAKE Apple Juice Vinaigrette jar and pour 6 tablespoons into the pasta.
Stir again with a wooden spoon.

ADD a few shakes of salt and pepper, stir again, and serve warm or cool.


See also: Apple Juice Vinaigrette