Nibbles & Dreams: Dreaming Up Delicious Recipes, One Nibble at a Time.

Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup cucumber, thinly sliced 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup mozzarella cubes 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Make the Dressing: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Combine Salad: In a large bowl, combine chopped Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, mozzarella cubes, and sunflower seeds. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly. Serve Immediately: Enjoy your bright and refreshing Romaine salad! Tips and Variations: Add protein: Crumble some feta cheese, add grilled chicken or shrimp, or top with chickpeas for extra protein. Boost the crunch: Include some toasted nuts (like walnuts or almo...

Yield: Approx.   14-16 1/2 cup servings  Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 12 minutes Ingredients: 1 (16 oz.) package tri-color rotini pasta, cooked and cooled 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced 1/2 lb. cheddar cheese, cubed 1/2 lb. mozzarella cheese, cubed 1 sweet onion, sliced 1 (3 oz.) package sliced pepperoni 1 (6 oz.) can black olives, drained Dressing: 3/4 cup olive oil 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Cayenne pepper to taste Instructions: Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced tomatoes, cubed cheeses, sliced onion, pepperoni, and drained black olives. Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Toss and Chill: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour...