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Michael's Grapefruit, Avocado & Kalamata Salad ~ adapted from the Ron Paul Family Cookbook!

Jim and I recently had the great honor to have dinner with Dr. Ron Paul and his lovely wife, Carol, while they were in Philadelphia. Two of the most humble, genuine and inspiring people we've ever met, they're the type of rare individuals who inspire greatness in everyone they touch. I am a better person for knowing them as they're the epitome of excellent role models in every sense.

Carol Paul was kind enough to share a few of her favorite recipes from the Ron Paul Family Cookbook! Of course, I've wasted no time delving into them.

Grapefruit, Avocado & Kalamata Salad is a gorgeous, refreshing salad perfect for a dinner party or a light summer lunch. A delightful blend of suculent sweet grapefruit supremes, unctuous salty olives and luxuriously rich avacado all dressed up in olive oil & lime!

This beautiful salad now has an extra special place in the Porter Family Cookbook as well:)

Michael's Grapefruit, Avocado & Kalamata Salad ~ adapted from the Ron Paul Family Cookbook!

Michael's Grapefruit, Avocado & Kalamata Salad (Serves 4)

Ingredients:

2 ruby red grapefruit, peeled, deveined & supremed
2 ripe avocados, sliced
juice of 1/2 lime or more to taste
best quality extra virgin olive oil
sea salt
kalamata olives
freshly cracked black pepper

Method:

Lightly & gently drizzle the avocado slices with lime juice to prevent discoloring (being careful not to bruise the slices)
Arrange the grapefruit supremes and avocado sections on individual serving plates
Sprinkle several kalamata olives around the each plate.
Drizzle each plate with extra virgin olive oil
Finish each salad with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper

Please Enjoy!

Adapted from the Ron Paul Family Cookbook, original recipe by Sabrina Forbes, Seattle, WA

Michael's Grapefruit, Avocado & Kalamata Salad ~ adapted from the Ron Paul Family Cookbook

Question of the day:

Have you had the chance to meet any of your role models in person?

Who are/is your hero/s?

Vibrant Pear & Fuji Salad with Pecans & Cheddar

Spring is officially just eleven days away!

The air smells of fresh, damp soil and our daffodil sprouts – which mysteriously appeared in late January- are finally seasonally appropriate! Lighter weather and lengthening, sunny days make it a great time to share my Pear & Fuji Salad with Pecans & Cheddar!

We enjoy this vibrant salad fall through early spring when it's always easy to find delicious pears, apples and grapes. Full of zingy flavor, satisfying toasted nuts and shredded cheddar, you definitely won't feel deprived after this healthy meal. Add a cup of soup or a whole grain english muffin on the side- smothered in coconut oil & all-fruit strawberry jam if you're like me– and your taste buds will be just as happy as your waistline!

Vibrant Pear & Fuji Salad with Cheddar & Pecans

(Serves 2)

INGREDIENTS

Juliane's EASY Salad Dressing:

1 1/2 tablespoons honey or fruit jam (or agave nectar)
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
sea salt & freshly cracked black pepper

Salad:

3 cups arugula or spring greens
1/3 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1/2 fuji apple, sliced
1/2 medium pear, sliced
¼ cup cheddar cheese, thickly shredded (extra sharp if you please!)
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted (I place mine on a piece of aluminum foil in my toaster oven and set to "light" toast. Easy!)

METHOD

In a small bowl, whisk together honey, (or agave or jam), cider vinegar and EVOO. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
Place greens and sliced fruits in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss gently (so as not to bruise the greens) to coat. Arrange on two serving plates, then sprinkle with shredded cheese and toasted pecans. Serve immediately and Enjoy!

Do you have a favorite quick & easy home-made salad dressing?

How do the longer days impact you?

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