BLT Dip

BLT Dip
1 lb bacon, cooked and chopped
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 c mayonnaise
1/4 c sour cream
1 c Cheddar cheese
1 t onion powder
1 t garlic salt
1 t paprika
1 c chopped lettuce
1 c chopped tomatoes


1. Mix about 1/3 of the bacon with the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, cheese, and seasonings; spread in a deep pie dish.
2. Sprinkle with lettuce, tomatoes, and remaining bacon.
Serve with sliced vegetables, or crackers.

Mediterranean Quinoa Wraps

Mediterranean Quinoa Wraps
1 1/2 c prewashed quinoa
2 1/4 c water
salt and pepper, to taste
4 oz feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
1/2 c plain [greek] yogurt
1/4 c fresh mint, minced
3 T red wine vinegar
2 T fresh oregano, minced
1/2 c olive oil
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
1 shallot, minced
1- 6 oz can black olives, chopped
romaine lettuce

1. Toast quinoa in a large pan over medium heat, stirring often, until quinoa is lightly toasted and aromatic, about 5 minutes. Stir in water and a pinch of salt and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Spread quinoa out on a baking sheet to cool.
2. Meanwhile, in a blender, blend feta, yogurt, mint, vinegar, oregano, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper until smooth. With blender running, slowly add olive oil until well mixed.
3. In a large bowl, toss quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, shallot, olives, and 2/3 cup of the dressing to coat well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Place quinoa mixture in lettuce leaves and drizzle with remaining dressing.

Quinoa Salad Wraps

Quinoa Salad Wraps
1 c cooked quinoa
1 yellow bell pepper, finely diced
1 small red onion, finely diced
1 tomato, diced
shavings of 1-2 carrots
1/2 c broccoli, finely chopped
1 avocado, diced
2 T olive oil
2 T plain greek yogurt (or light sour cream)
2 T rice vinegar
3 T lime juice
2 T honey
salt and pepper, to taste
romaine lettuce
4-5 whole grain tortillas or pitas

1. In a medium bowl, combine quinoa, pepper, onion, tomato, carrots, broccoli, and avocado.
2. In another medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, yogurt, vinegar, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper; toss quinoa mixture in dressing.
3. Line tortillas with lettuce and spoon quinoa mixture on top; wrap up and enjoy.