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Pork Souvlaki and Greek Salad!!!
Ingredients:
For the Pork:
3 lbs. boneless pork loin – cut in small chunks
Marinade:
Juice of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. dried oregano
Drizzles of olive oil
Drizzles of vegetable oil
For the Salad:
1 head of iceberg lettuce – shredded
Radishes – sliced
Red onion – sliced
Cucumber – sliced
Healthy handful of fresh Italian parsley - chopped
Favorite olives
Feta cheese
Dressing for the salad:
Lemon juice
Olive oil
Pinch of salt
Pinch of black pepper
Adjust the salad dressing to taste.
Procedure:
Marinade the pork chunks for 1 hour or more.
Heat a griddle and place the pork to grill. Grill until a beautiful golden color is achieved on both sides and the pork is cooked.
While the pork is grilling you may prepare your salad and the dressing. Serve the pork on the salad or on the side.
This is a delicious meal and perfect for any occasion.
With Love,
Catherine
xo
Macaroni & Olive Salad!!!
Ingredients:
1 box of your favorite macaroni
1 cup of your favorite pit-less olives
1 large zucchini – sliced
½ cup marinated red peppers – chopped
1 red onion – sliced
4 cloves of garlic – chopped
2 bunches of scallions – chopped
1 healthy handful of fresh Italian parsley – chopped
1 cup of drained black beans
Juice of ½ lemon
Dashes of red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon of butter
Olive oil for drizzling
Prepare the macaroni as directed and set aside.
Combine the olives, zucchini, garlic, red peppers, red onion and scallions in a bowl.
Heat a large frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil and a tablespoon of butter. Add the veggies and sauté until the onion and zucchini have softened a little. Add the black beans and toss. Add the macaroni and toss.
In a small cup combine the lemon juice with about two tablespoons of olive oil and pour over the macaroni. Add a few dashes of red pepper flakes and garnish with the fresh parsley.
Serve this salad warm or cold either way it is very good.
With Love,
Catherine
xo