Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Blueberry Chicken and Pasta Salad

8 oz. rotini pasta
2 T. tarragon white wine vinegar
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. dried tarragon, crushed
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. fresh blueberries
1 c. shredded cooked chicken
1/2 c. sliced celery
1/2 c. chopped gr. pepper
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1/4 c. reduced-fat mayo
1/4 c. plain yogurt
2 T. toasted almond slices

Cook rotini according to directions on pkg., drain. Add vinegar, mustard, tarragon, salt, & pepper; toss to mix. Cool completely. Add blueberries, chicken, celery, gr. pepper, parsley, mayo, and yogurt and mix well. Sprinkle with almonds, if desired.

Monday, March 30, 2009

Hummus



Ingredients
  • 2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pinch paprika
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Directions
  1. Place the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, salt and garlic in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl.
  2. Drizzle olive oil over the garbanzo bean mixture. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley.