Easy Grape Salad

This salad is so good!  I sampled it at a Relief Society activity (last year) and of course had to have the recipe!  I found out the salad was made by my friend Lynn H. - Thank you!

1 lb. seedless green grapes
1 lb. seedless red grapes
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
1 (6 ounce) package slivered almonds
*This makes 8 servings

Wash grapes in a colander and remove all the stems. Place them in a large bowl.

In a separate bowl, stir together cream cheese and marshmallow creme until smooth and creamy. Pour the mixture over the grapes. Using a rubber spatula, fold the mixture into the grapes until well coated. Fold in almonds.

This salad can be served immediately, or covered and refrigerated for 1 hour to set, and allow flavors to blend.

Super Red Quinoa Salad

Photo: L Stogdill

1 ½ c. white kidney beans, cooked & rinsed

2 c. red quinoa steamed

1 large head of lettuce, washed & chopped

½ red onion, finely chopped

1 large English cucumber, chopped

1 tub grape tomatoes

1 bell pepper, diced

1 large carrot, grated

1 c. slivered almonds

Combine all ingredients in large bowl.

Chill until ready to serve.

Toss with dressing before serving.

Dressing

2/3 c. olive oil

1/3 c. golden balsamic vinegar

Salt & pepper to taste

Notes: I adapted the Super Nutritious Summer Salad recipe from Chef Brad's Those Wonderful Grains II cookbook