Tri-Color Spiral Pasta Salad

Ingredients
•1 (16 ounce) package uncooked tri-color spiral pasta
•1 cup thinly sliced or grated carrots
•1 cup shelled edemame or sweet peas
•1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
•1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
•1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
•1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions
•1 (16-ounce) bottle raspberry salad dressing
•1/2 cup grated Parmesan
•2 tablespoon of old fashioned grain mustard
•1/2 cup sliced black onions
•1 large jar of artichoke hearts in oil/marinade
•1 cup cooked broccoli florets
•1 jar roasted red peppers, diced

Directions
Cook pasta in large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Rinse under cold water, and drain.

Mix veggies and cooled pasta together. Pour the dressing over mixture, add the Parmesan and mix well. Chill before serving.

Prep Time:10 min
Inactive Prep Time:1 hr 0 min
Cook Time:10 min
Serves:8 to 10 servings

Avocado & Red Onion Salad

Ingredients

3 Hass avocados, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon(s) red wine vinegar
1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced
1 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

Arrange the avocado slices on a platter and top with the onion. Drizzle with the olive oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Serve right away.

Serves:6
Prep time: 10 minutes

Avocados provide nearly 20 essential nutrients, including fiber, potassium, Vitamin E, B-vitamins and folic acid.

Arugula Walnut Salad

Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes
Serves 2

Ingredients:
•1 bunch arugula
•2 TBS light vinegar
•1 cup halved grapes
•1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced

Dressing:
•1 TBS walnut oil
•1 TBS fresh lemon juice
•2 TBS chopped fresh parsley
•2 medium cloves garlic, pressed
•Sea salt and black pepper to taste
•1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
•Optional: 2 oz gorgonzola or goat cheese

Directions:
Wash and dry arugula.
1.Press garlic.
2.Slice onion thin.
3.Whisk together the dressing ingredients, adding walnut oil at the end, a little at a time.
4.Combine onions and arugula and toss with dressing. Sprinkle salad with Walnuts just before serving. Top with cheese (optional).

Arugula is an excellent source of vitamins A and C, folic acid, calcium, manganese, and magnesium. It’s also a very good source of potassium, iron, zinc, riboflavin, and copper. Walnuts are one of the best plant sources of protein. They are rich in fiber, B vitamins, magnesium, and antioxidants such as Vitamin E.