Mango Salsa Recipe

Ingredients

2 Mangos

1 Red Pepper

1 Green Pepper

2 Jalapenos

1 Small Red Onion

1 Small Bunch of Cilantro

Juice of 1 Lime

Pinch of Salt

Directions

1.) Chop mangos, red pepper, green pepper, jalapenos, red onion, and cilantro

2.)  Mix all together in a medium bowl

3.)  Juice the lime over the salsa mixture and add salt

4.)  Mix and Enjoy

**You can eat right away but I always refrigerate for at least an hour before serving

Spring Sangria

Ingredients

2 Bottles of Pinot Grigio

1 can of Lime La Croix

1 cup of Lime Juice

1 cup of Strawberry Simple Syrup

1 cup of Sugar

1 cup of Water

3 cups of Strawberries, sliced

2 Oranges, sliced

6-8 Limes (2 sliced, 6 for juicing)

1 Package of Fresh Mint

Simple Syrup

1.  On the stove top over medium heat mix sugar, water and 2 cups of strawberries.  Bring to a boil.  Once at a boil simmer for 10 minutes
2. Strain syrup mixture into a cup and use a spoon to smash strawberries to get all of the juices out.  You can then throw away the excess smashed strawberries.  Let syrup cool

Directions

1. Squeeze limes to make 1 cup of juice (you can also use lime juice concentrate)
2. Pour 2 bottles of Pinot Grigio, 1 cup of strawberry simple syrup, 1 cup lime juice, and 1 can of lime La Croix into a pitcher
3. Place sliced oranges, limes, strawberries, and mint leaves in the Sangria
4. Chill until ready to serve
5. Fill each glass with ice, orange, lime, and strawberry slices.  Pour Sangria into each glass and top with mint leaves

Italian Chopped Salad

Ingredients

1 bag of Baby Spring Salad Mix (or lettuce of choice)

1 can of Chick Peas

1 small container of Cherry Tomatoes, sliced in half

1 small Red Onion, sliced into thin rings (I only used 1/4 of the onion)

1/2 cup of Pepperoncini Rings

1/4 cup of Provolone Cheese, sliced or cubed thin

1/4 cup of Salami, sliced thin

Italian Dressing (I used store bought)

Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl mix in Lettuce, sliced Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes, Pepperoncini Rings, Provolone Cheese, Salami, Chick Peas
2. Season with Salt and Pepper to taste
3. Top with Italian dressing and mix the salad together
4. Chill until ready to serve

Spring Food Board

There is nothing better than a fresh cold salad in the summer.  One of my favorites to make is a tomato and mozzarella salad.  Here is an easy recipe that makes a great side dish for your summer dinners!

Tomato and Mozzarella Salad Recipe

Ingredients

3-5 Heirloom Tomatoes, Sliced

1 Package of Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Sliced

1 Bunch of fresh Basil

1 TBSP. Olive Oil

Salt and Pepper to taste

2 TBSP. Balsamic Glaze

Directions

1.)  Slice Tomatoes and Mozzarella and place on serving platter

2.)  Sprinkle with Salt, Pepper, and Olive Oil

3.)  Add Basil throughout the platter and sprinkle with balsamic glaze

Greek Salad Recipe

Ingredients

1 Cucumber, diced

1 Container Cherry Tomatoes

1/2 of a small Red Onion

1/4 Cup of Pine Nuts, toasted

1/2 Cup of Feta Cheese

Vinaigrette Dressing

1/2 Cup of Olive Oil

1/4 Cup of Red Wine Vinegar

1 TBSP. Oregano

1 Clove of Garlic, minced

1 tsp. Dry Mustard

Salt and Pepper to Taste

Directions

1.)  Dice Cucumber, Tomatoes and Red Onion.  Place in a medium bowl

2.)  In a toaster oven toast Pine Nuts until golden brown

3.)  Mix all vinaigrette ingredients together and whisk until combined

4.)  Add Pine Nuts, Feta Cheese, and Vinaigrette to veggies and mix until combined