Having a Fourth of July get-together this year? Why not go with this suitably themed menu: A white salad based on fennel and white beans, a red salsa with radish and jicama, and…a refreshing berry shake featuring both Collagen Peptides and SPIRU-TEIN Blueberries & Cream!
Fennel, White Bean and Walnut Salad
1 fennel bulb
1 15-oz can white beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup dried currants*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
3/4 cup toasted walnut pieces
Dressing
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup mixed, chopped herbs (parsley, chives,tarragon)
salt and pepper to taste
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.If you can’t find currants, use raisins or chopped dates as a substitute.
Yields 6 servings
Source:The California Walnut Board
Radish-Jicama Salsa
2 cups chopped radishes
1 cup chopped jicama
1/2 small red onion, chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp minced fresh jalapeño or serrano pepper
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice, or more to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Yield: about 2 cups
Source:Roots: The Complete Guide to the Underground Superfood by Stephanie Pedersen (Sterling)
Bluey Tangié
2 scoopsSPIRU-TEIN Blueberries & Cream powder
4 cups oat milk
2 cups ice
2 scoopsCollagen Peptides powder
2 tsp açai
2 cups mixed berries
2 oranges
2 tangerines
Place in blender; blend until smooth.
Yields: 1 serving
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**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.