tangy arugula salad

10 minutes

salad

6 cups arugula, washed and stems removed

1/3 cup red onion, sliced thin

1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced thin

1/2 cucumber, sliced thin and salt and peppered 

1/2 cup shaved or grated parmesan (optional)

dressing

lemon zest of one lemon

juice of 1 lemon

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon honey mustard

salt and pepper to taste

combine all ingredients for dressing in small mason jar or tupperware. seal and shake. add half to arugula and toss to coat. continue to add dressing until salad is dressed to your preference. there is nothing worse than a soggy salad imo. top with remaining veggies and serve.

if you want to make a meal out of this and you are a carnivore you can top it with sliced steak. super yummy.

spicy bean dip

5 minutes + time to chill

1 15 ounce can of refried beans (black or pinto)
2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño juice
1/4 cup of pickled jalapeño slices (you might start with less and add to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

combine all ingredients in food processor and mix until creamy. chill and serve.

cocktail sauce

5 minutes

6 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons raw horseradish
1 teaspoon fresh squuezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon brown sugar

mix all ingredients together and enjoy!

simple spinach salad with apple and red onion

5 minutes

this is a very simple and yummy "go to" salad and dressing recipe that takes just a few minutes to prepare from start to finish.

4 ounces fresh spinach, washed and stemmed
1/4 quarter red onion, thinly sliced
1 small granny smith apple, cored and thinly sliced
shredded parmesan cheese

1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon dijon or grain mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon agave or honey

combine spinach, apples and onion in a bowl. mix olive oil, mustard, vinegar and honey in a bottle, jar or something with a lid. shake well. add dressing to salad mixture until coated to your liking. distribute salad to plates and top with parmesan and fresh ground pepper.