Broccoli Cole Slaw

Broccoli Cole Slaw

Ingredients:
1 large bunch of broccoli, chopped into 1/4inch pieces
½ cup of all natural, preferably homemade, mayonnaise
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp chili powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
3 tbsp lime juice
Salt

Instructions:
Mix together the mayonnaise, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, cayenne pepper and salt. Add the broccoli pieces and toss. Chill for a few hours.

Optional: Sprinkle with crispy chopped cooked bacon.

Sesame Angel Hair Pasta Salad

Sesame Angel Hair Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

16 oz whole grain Angel Hair pasta
½ cup sesame oil
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp hot chilli oil
2 T sugar (or less)
2 tsp sesame seeds
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
2 green onions, sliced

Instructions:
Cook the pasta according to package instructions – don’t overcook. The pasta should still have some bite. Drain and set aside.

In a large salad bowl, mix the soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, sesame oil and the sugar. Add the cooked pasta and toss well. Top with green onion and bell pepper and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

This salad tastes delicious served warm or chilled.

Couscous with Fresh Mint

Couscous with Fresh Mint
Serves 4

Ingredients:
8oz couscous
2 ½ cups water, boiled
½ cup olive oil
1 yellow bell pepper, de-seeded and finely chopped
Juice and zest of 2 lemons
4 green onions, finely chopped
6 tbsp freshly chopped mint
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
Place the couscous into a large bowl and pour the boiling water over it. Stir and let the couscous sit and soak up the water until tender, about 6 – 8 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve with either roasted vegetables or BBQ meat.

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