Inspirations by Nancy

Cooking with Nancy O: Fresh and Delightful: Mandarin Orange Salad & Protein Cookie Dough Bites

Episode Summary

Join Nancy O in this week's episode as she takes you on a culinary journey featuring fresh ingredients and delicious recipes. Nancy shares her secrets to creating a vibrant Mandarin Orange Salad using nutrient-rich spinach and arugula from her tower garden. Learn how to whip up a homemade dressing and plate your salad like a pro. Plus, Rick showcases his recipe for Protein Cookie Dough Bites, packed with healthy ingredients and irresistible flavor. Tune in for a mouthwatering episode filled with nutritious delights that are sure to impress your family and guests! Check out Nancy’s YouTube page to see the full cooking show and get even more out of this episode! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVlpkhwYOxk

Episode Notes

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Episode Summary:

Check out Nancy’s YouTube page to see the full cooking show and get even more out of this episode! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVlpkhwYOxk

In This Episode:

Crafting a refreshing and nutrient-packed salad.
Unveiling the benefits of spinach and arugula.
Tips for toasting pecans and making homemade dressing.
Plating techniques for stunning salad presentation.
Rick's simple yet satisfying Protein Cookie Dough Bites recipe.

Today’s Recipes: Mandarin Orange Salad with Red Wine Vinegar Dressing & Protein Cookie Dough Bites

Mandarin Orange Salad:

Ingredients:

3 cups spinach
2 cups arugula
Mandarin oranges
Dried cranberries
Toasted pecans
Shaved parmesan cheese

Instructions:

Wash the spinach and arugula thoroughly and pat them dry.
Combine the spinach and arugula in a large mixing bowl.
Add mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans to the salad.
Sprinkle shaved parmesan cheese on top.
Serve the salad on individual plates, allowing guests to add their desired amount of dressing.

Red Wine Vinegar Dressing:

Ingredients:

2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Pinch of salt
2 tbsp poppy seeds
1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions:

In a shaker or mixing bowl, combine red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and poppy seeds.
Slowly add olive oil while whisking or shaking vigorously until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, or serve it on the side for guests to add themselves.

Protein Cookie Dough Bites:

Ingredients:

1 1/3 cups lightly salted cashews
1 cup oats
2 scoops vanilla complete protein powder
5 tbsp honey
Mini chocolate chips (optional)
Almond flour (for rolling)

Instructions:

In a food processor, pulse cashews and oats until they reach a flour-like consistency.
Add vanilla complete protein powder and honey to the mixture and blend until well combined.
If desired, add mini chocolate chips to the mixture and mix thoroughly.
Using wet hands, roll the mixture into small balls.
Roll the balls in almond flour until fully coated, resembling snowballs.
Store the protein bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Enjoy these delicious and nutritious recipes! Let us know if you have any questions or if you try them out yourself. Happy cooking!

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