Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tbsp poppy seeds
2 tsp finely chopped onion
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt

Process vegetable oil, sugar, fresh lemon juice, poppy seeds, finely chopped onion, dijon mustard, and salt in a blender until smooth.  Store in refrigerator up to one week, serve at room temperature.

- Amber

To view Strawberry Fields Salad recipe click here
http://sugarandspicerecipegroup.blogspot.com/2012/07/strawberry-fields-salad.html

Strawberry Fields Salad

Ingredients:
4 large nectarines, cut into 1/4 inch thick wedges
3/4 cup Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
1 (10 oz) package gourmet mixed salad greens
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 (4 oz.) package crumbled feta cheese
1 large green tomato, diced*
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 (3.5 oz) package roasted glazed pecan pieces

Preparation
Toss nectarines with 1/4 cup Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
Layer gourmet mixed salad greens, nectarines, strawberries, and next 4 ingredients in a large glass bowl. Serve immediately or cover and chill up to 8 hours.  Toss salad with remaining 1/2 cup dressing just before serving
*1 1/2 cups halved miniature heirloom green tomatoes may be substituted (I actually used red cherry tomatoes)

- Amber

To view Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing recipe click here http://sugarandspicerecipegroup.blogspot.com/2012/07/lemon-poppy-seed-dressing.html

Caprese Skewers

Ingredients:
Fresh Basil Leaves
Large Mozzarella Pearls
Grape or Cherry Tomatoes (I used grape tomatoes for recipe group)

Arrange the ingredients on a toothpick and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

- Tamra

Pink Shiz

Ingredients:
1 large container Cottage Cheese - small or large curd
1 small container Cool Whip - don't use "light"
1 small package Strawberry Jello Mix
1 can Mandarin Oranges (drained)
1 container Strawberries (chopped)
chopped walnuts

Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate at least one hour prior to serving.

- Tamra