Some recipes for Memorial Day Weekend

Here are a couple recipes for the Memorial Day weekend coming up. Easy and Healthy.

1. Black Bean Salsa
Mix 2 15 oz cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 17 oz can whole kernel corn, drained....or frozen and thawed (I use)
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 to 3 avocados, peeled and chopped
1 purple onion, chopped
1/4 c. fresh cilantro
3-4 Tbls lime juice
2 Tbls olive oil
1 Tbls red wine Vinegar
1 teas. salt
1/2 t. pepper

Garnish if desired with fresh cilantro and avocado pieces.

Chill. Serve with tortilla chips of your choice.
Makes 6 Cups.

2.Salad Suzanne

Dressing:
3/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 c. balsamic vinegar
1 Tbps Dijon mustard
1 tsp each of dried oregano and basil (Quadruple the quantity if using fresh )
4 cloves crushed garlic

Combine and mix/ shake well. I use the Pampered chef measure mix and pour container
Refrigerate for flavors to blend and intensify. Over night or make in morning for afternoon party.
Remove from the fridge 1/2 hour before serving.

Meanwhile prepare a bowlful of salad greens such as Romaine. You can use the Bagged lettuce: I use Riviera blend if I don't have Romaine hearts.

Then add:

1 c. diced Feta cheese: the flavored varieties work well
1 c. diced plum tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes
1 c. of sliced green onions
1 small bag of pine nuts or 1/4 c. chopped walnuts (toasted lightly in skillet until fragrant)

Mix gently in salad bowl.
Pour on an ample portion of the dressing and toss. Dust with salt and pepper to taste.

Enjoy!!!