Red, White, and Blue Recipes

Fourth of July is quickly approaching and perhaps you’ve been invited to a party that you need to take a dish to.  Or in my case I’m still waiting to be invited to a party.   So instead of throwing myself a pity party I decided to throw my own Fourth of July party.  With the help of the Internet and my inner Martha Stewart I came up with two red, white, and blue themed recipes.  A dessert and a salad that is quick, tasty and nutritious.  Have a safe and fun Fourth of July.

 

Red, White, and Blue Spinach Salad


Ingredients

• 1 (9 ounces) package fresh baby spinach
• 1 (4 ounces)  package crumbled feta cheese
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup walnut pieces
• 1/2 cup honey Dijon vinaigrette

 

Directions
In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, feta cheese, cranberries and walnuts.  Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat.

Red, White, and Blue Parfait
4 servings


Ingredients

• 1 8-ounce prepared angel food cake
• 2 cups raspberry low-fat yogurt
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup chopped strawberries

Directions

1. Cut angel food cake into one-inch cubes. Set aside.
2. Spoon 1/4 cup of the yogurt into the bottom of a parfait serving glass.
3. Add 1/4 cup blueberries, followed by 1/4 of the angel food cake cubes, 1/4 cup of strawberries, followed by another 1/4 cup of yogurt.
4. Repeat for the remaining three glasses.

Source:  Mountain High Yoghurt