Blueberry Feta Cucumber Salad #SundaySupper

Blueberry Feta Cucumber Salad
Blueberry Feta Cucumber Salad tosses sweet blueberries with crisp cukes and salty feta. Drizzle it in minty honey lemon dressing.
Today’s Sunday Supper is all about the Red, White and Blue! That would be red, white and/or blue food. ;).

I wanted to make a salad with blueberries that I hadn’t tried before.
I had some feta I need to use up. You can’t let good cheese go to waste!

English cucumbers work well in this recipe. I dice them, toss with a bit of salt and let drain on paper towels. Like any recipe with cucumbers, they need to be dry. Unless you are making cucumber flavored waters. Ha!

So blue and white it is! You could always toss some watermelon in here and go red, white and blue all the way!

Thank you  DB aka Foodie Stuntman of Crazy Foodie Stunts for hosting this event!

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In case you were wondering what’s up with that crazy spoon, funny story. I’ve been down for two weeks with the flu and kind of rushed my photos. I snapped a bunch and checked them on the camera.

I ate the salad, I really needed the antioxidants in those little blue balls of goodness!

When I processed the pictures, there I was, staring back at me. My reflection was in almost every spoon picture. So photo shop to the rescue! Has this ever happened to you?

Blueberry Feta Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup English cucumbers diced
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta
  • dressing
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon minced mint leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Toss cucumber pieces in salt. Spread on paper towels to absorb moisture.
  • Mix together blueberries, cucumbers and feta.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, honey and mint.
  • Pour over blueberry mixture. Toss to coat. Allow to marinate for at least an hour before serving.
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Enjoy these Red, White and Blue recipes from The Sunday Supper Group!

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Blue Food

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Red and White Food

Blue and White Food

Red, White and Blue Food

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Arugula Pistachio Red Pepper Pesto #RecipeReDux

Arugula, Pistachio and Red Pepper Pesto Pasta

I love pesto of all kinds. Have you ever bought those little jars or tubes? I’ve found them to be very pricey. Pesto is actually easy to make: herbs, garlic, oil, cheese, nuts, salt and pepper. That’s it. Imagine all the wonderful possibilities you can make at home.

Making your own is DIY Kitchen Essentials is today’s Recipe ReDux Challenge!


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What favorite kitchen staples do you now make from scratch – but in the past you purchased? Show us your best DIY recipe for keeping cupboards, fridge or freezer stocked with healthy basics. Think homemade frozen waffles, salad dressing, broth or other kitchen essentials.

I already make most of my own broths, seasoning blends and dressings. I’ve made and froze pizza dough, waffles, pancakes, breads and breadcrumbs. Pasta too on occasion.

I picked a pesto because you can keep it in the fridge for several days and use it in a variety of ways. I used it as a pasta sauce, chicken topping, bruschetta or in place of garlic bread. You can mix it into rice or whole grain dishes. It makes a great pizza topping too!
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Arugula Pistachio Red Pepper Pesto is easy to make and blends well with any pasta.
Arugula, Pistachio and Red Pepper Pesto
Arugula Pistachio Red Pepper Pesto Pasta

Arugula Pistachio Red Pepper Pesto

Ingredients

  • 1 cup baby arugula
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped Pistachios
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place arugula, basil and garlic in a food processor. Grind. Add cheese and nuts. Grind together.
  • Keep processor running and drizzle in oil to form a paste.
  • Add red peppers and process until smooth. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Store unused pesto in the refrigerator for up to four days.
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Here are a few more pesto recipes to try:
spinach pesto ravioli

Spinach Pesto

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Watercress Pesto
Homemade pasta too!
kamut noodles sample

Kamut Pasta

spinach pasta ribbons

Spinach Pasta

About Recipe Redux:

As the first and only recipe challenge founded by registered dietitians,The Recipe ReDux is focused on taking delicious dishes, keeping them delicious, but making them better for you. Dietitians Regan Jones (ofReganMillerJones, Inc.), Serena Ball and Deanna Segrave-Daly (both of Teaspoon Communications) founded the group on the belief that healthier eating should always taste delicious. As the Latin term “redux” means to revisit or reinvent, we are reinventing the idea of healthy eating with a taste-first approach. We aim to inspire the food lover in every healthy eater and inspire the healthy eater in every food lover.

You can apply to join here .

Enjoy these great DIY Kitchen Essentials from Recipe ReDux!


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Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #148

Welcome to another fun Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party!
Please share your recipes, crafts and DIY projects with our friends!
Before we get started let’s say, “Congratulations” to last week’s winners!

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You can find the links to our Host Favorite Picks here at Daily Dish Magazine!

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Your Personal Invitation to 2015 Food and Wine Conference #Fwcon

I would like to extend a personal invitation to my readers. Meet me in Orlando, Florida this July 17 – 19 for the Food and Wine Conference, held at the beautiful Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel and Resort.

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What will you find at the Food and Wine Conference?

Great Speakers and Sessions like these and more!

2015 Speakers sample
2015 sponsors
Wisconsin Cheese

Fabulous Food

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Wine and more…

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You can also enter fun recipe contests!

Certified Angus Beef
beef contest
Wisconsin Cheese

Idaho Potato Commission Contest

You don’t need to “Break the Bank” to attend!
or Break into the bank…

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I’ll even help you with a discount code for $50.00 off your 3 day pass!

Enter the code FWC15kerschc at REGISTRATION !

See you there!

2014 Food and Wine Conference photos courtesy of Ashlee Harmon Photography.

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