I was thinking about what recipes to share today because I really wanted to keep with my theme of "healthy" summer salads. I think we should enjoy the fresh summer produce while it is in season.
Today at my house we are having a quiet celebration. My husband is a guy that doesn't require a lot of attention.....fanfare is not his thing. But he has always told our daughters that we need to celebrate the "wins!" So today I made a special dinner for him.....celebrating his win. And what a wonderful "win" it is!
When I started planning dinner I started with a nice steak. We rarely have red meat so this would be the ultimate treat for him. Then I searched for a new salad recipe. I found a Cauliflower "Potato" Salad recipe that sounded kind of strange, but as I read the ingredients listed, they actually were quite an interesting combination. A cauliflower salad that looked like a potato salad? Hmmm........he loves cauliflower, but would he like it in a salad, with dill pickles?
He sure did like it! As you can see it looks like a potato salad. It was great with our steak. Although, he thought it was mayo on the salad when he tasted it, the actual ingredient is a much healthier sour cream base. Surprise!
There are 165.7 calories per serving, making this salad a great healthy choice and a wonderful side for those summer meals.
The original recipe may be found at:http://healthyrecipesblogs.com/2013/10/22/cauliflower-potato-salad/
So---everyone needs a little something sweet when they celebrate. He's not a big cake guy (unless it's carrot cake), so I decided to try these KIWI BITES. It has always intrigued me to use chocolate and fruit together....how delicious!
Ingredients needed:
- Bar of 72% Cacao Dark Chocolate
- Popsicle stick
- Kiwi slices
1. Melt the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Timing it based on how much chocolate you require for your slices.
2. Slice the kiwi in a rather thick slices. (see above)
3. Thread the kiwi on to the popsicle stick.
4. Dip in melted chocolate.
**I propped my sticks so that they leaned against the side of a small jar. You can use anything, they just need to be stored upright and placed in the frig to chill once dipped.
KIDS would LOVE these too!
Hope you enjoyed this segment on Summer Salads and Sweet Treats keeping an eye towards the healthier side of eating.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Kathleen
****Do you have a favorite summer salad you would like to share with us?
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