Salad Bar – Ensalada Sencilla

•2 hard-boiled eggs
•1 head romaine or iceburg lettuce
•3 medium size ripe tomatoes
•1/2 white or yellow onion
•1 (6 oz) can tuna in oil
•2 oz (50 gr) green olives
•2 oz (50 gr) black olives
•3 Tbsp (1.5 oz) red wine vinegar
•6 Tbsp (3 oz) extra virgin olive oil
•salt to taste

Thought for the Day

“Thankfully, dreams can change.
If we’d all stuck with our first dream,
the world would be overrun
with cowboys and princesses.”

~ Stephen Colbert

Salad Bar – Cucumber Salad

2 cucumbers (2 pounds)
1 small red onion
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons dried dill or 2 tablespoons fresh

Slice the cucumber lengthwise, remove the seeds, and slice thinly. Thinly slice the onion.

In a colander, toss the cucumber and onion with the salt and let it sit and drain for 20 minutes. Press the liquid out of the vegetables and rinse well with cold water.

In a medium bowl combine the vinegar and sugar and stir well. Add the cucumber mixture and toss to coat. Stir in the dill.

Thought of the Day

“People believe in those
who believe in themselves.”

~ Author Unknown

SUSHI NIGHT

Sushi Night at Blue Water Grill is fabulous!
Tuesday and Thursday ONLY!
Served from 6:00 to 9:00 (or so)

Check it out!

Thought of the Day

“Progress is impossible without change,
and those who cannot change their minds
cannot change anything.”

~ George Bernard Shaw

Salad Bar – Spinach and Strawberry

2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon minced onion
10 ounces fresh spinach – rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
1 quart strawberries – cleaned, hulled and sliced
1/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered

Directions

1.In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and onion. Cover, and chill for one hour.
2.In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds. Pour dressing over salad, and toss. Refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Salad Bar – Tomato Chicken Salad

Easy side: Preheat grill to 400° to 450° (high) heat. Rub 6 (1-inch-thick) ciabatta or French bread baguette slices with a garlic clove; brush with extra virgin olive oil. Grill bread 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until toasted

1 lemon
2 pounds assorted tomatoes, halved or chopped
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 large English cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Grate zest from lemon to equal 2 tsp.; squeeze juice from lemon to equal 2 Tbsp. Combine lemon zest, juice, tomatoes, and next 8 ingredients in a large bowl. Let stand 10 minutes. Toss with crumbled feta just before serving.

Thought for the Day

“Whatever the past has been,
you have a spotless future.”

~ Author Unknown

Splash and Paint Party

Tomorrow THURSDAY at Crazy Canucks!
2:30

Splash and Paint Party!

They are super fun parties for all ages!