FIESTA SALAD

leaf lettuce/romaine ( I use about 1/2 Costco container of the spring mix)
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and well drained
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 can ( 15 oz.) corn, drained
* you can use frozen as well, but cook and cool before adding
1/2 small red onion peeled and sliced/chopped
1 ripe avocado peeled and chopped
1 cup chopped red pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Toss all salad ingredients just before serving

HONEY-LIME DRESSING
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil ( I use canola b/c that's what I have in my house)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 TBSP honey
2 TBSP finely chopped cilantro
2 tsp minced garlic

Mix all ingredients and then pour over salad and toss until dressing is evenly distributed.


SPINACH STRAWBERRY SALAD

1/2 container Costco size baby spinach leafs (equal to 2 bags or bunches)
1 lb. strawberries sliced
1/3 cup candied almonds
store bought raspberry vinaigrette.

Toss all ingredients together and distribute dressing evenly.

CANDIED ALMONDS

1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup water
1 TBSP cinnamon
2 cups almonds cut in half lengthwise C

ombine water, sugar, cinnamon in saucepan over medium heat, bring to boil, add almonds. Continue to cook and stir mixture until liquid evaporates and leaves a syrup-like coating on almonds. Pour almonds onto baking sheet lined with wax paper, separate almonds using fork and allow to cool.