Easy All-Purpose Honey Dressing

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup berry flavored or balsamic vinegar

• 1/4 cup honey

• 1 to 2 Tablespoons olive oil

• 1 Tablespoon favorite fresh herb

• Mixed greens or fruit salad

Directions

Combine vinegar and honey; mix well. When ready to serve, drizzle 2 to 3 Tablespoons vinegar mixture, 1 to 2 Tablespoons oil and 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh herb over 8 cups mixed greens. Toss to coat greens.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 Tablespoon): Protein: 0.1 g Fat Total: 13.5 g Sodium: 1 mg Carbohydrates: 19.2 g Calories from Fat: 65% Cholesterol: 0 mg Calories: 187 Dietary Fiber: 0 g

Fresh Greens and Oranges with Honey Dressing

Ingredients

• 6 cups trimmed and washed salad greens such as romaine, butter or oak leaf lettuce

• 2 large oranges, peeled and separated into segments

• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

• 1/4 cup honey

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt and pepper. Arrange lettuces and oranges on 6 individual plates or large platter. Pour dressing evenly over salad.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Protein: 2 g Fat Total: <1 g Sodium: 16 mg Carbohydrates: 29 g Calories from Fat: 3% Cholesterol: 0 mg Calories: 121 Dietary Fiber: 3 g

Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup honey

• 1/2 cup lime juice

• 4 cups sliced fruit (a combination of berries, apples, melon, etc.)

• Nutmeg or cinnamon, pinch

Directions

In blender or food processor, combine honey, juice and seasoning; blend until smooth. In medium bowl, toss fruit with dressing and chill until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Protein: 1.6 g Fat Total: 0.9 g Sodium: 10 mg Carbohydrates: 61 g Calories from Fat: 3% Cholesterol: 0 mg Calories: 237 Dietary Fiber: 5.2 g

Honey-Dressed Couscous Salad

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 cups water

• 1 cup couscous

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (approx. 8 oz.)

• 1 can (15-1/2 oz.) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

• 2 medium carrots, shredded

• 3 green onions, thinly sliced

• 3 Tablespoons finely chopped parsley

• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

• 1/4 cup honey

• 2 Tablespoons Olive oil

• 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon peel

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients; mix until blended. Set aside.

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in couscous. Cover and let stand 5 minutes; fluff with fork. Remove to large bowl; let cool. Stir in chicken, garbanzo beans, carrots, onion and parsley. Add dressing; toss to coat.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Protein: 28 g Fat Total: 9 g Sodium: 533 mg Carbohydrates: 64 g Calories from Fat: 18% Cholesterol: 48 mg Calories: 448 Dietary Fiber: 10 g

Honeyed Fuji Apple Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 16 oz. small shell pasta, dry

• 3/4 cup honey

• 3/4 cup mayonnaise

• 1/2 cup lemon juice

• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 cup parsley, stems removed

• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme

• 2 Fuji apples, cored and chopped in 1/4-inch dice

• 2-1/2 cups fully cooked boneless ham, chopped in 1/4-inch dice

• 3/4 cup celery, chopped in 1/4-inch dice

• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain very well and set aside to cool. Meanwhile, make dressing: Put honey, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard and salt in blender jar and whirl on medium for 1 minute or until smooth and creamy. Add parsley and thyme; pulse to chop herbs. In large bowl, gently toss together pasta, apples, ham, celery and dressing. Cover and chill for one hour. Stir in walnuts and serve.