LEAFY LETTUCE SALAD WITH BACON BITS

INGREDIENTS

 300 grams leafy green lettuce

 1 cup cooked bacon
 1 cup cherry tomatoes
 Grated or crumbled cheese
For the dressing:

 2 tbsp. olive oil

 3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
 ½ tsp. ground mustard
 ½ tsp. dried oregano
 ½ tsp. salt
 2 thinly sliced cloves garlic

INSTRUCTIONS

1. To make the dressing, stir the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, ground mustard, dried oregano in a
small bowl or measuring cup until thoroughly combined.
2. Put the leafy green lettuce in a large bowl.
3. Gently mix the bacon bits and cherry tomatoes.
4. Spoon the dressing over the salad and toss to mix.
5. Top with cheese. Serve.
 CARROT AND RAISIN SALAD

Ingredients
2 TBSP lemon juice
1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
2 TBSP chopped fresh mint leaves
1 TBSP minced fresh chives
Pure salt to taste
1 lb carrots (about 4 large), peeled & shredded
1/4 cup raisins (or a 1 oz box)

Instructions
1. In a salad bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, oil, mint,
chives, and salt to taste. Add the carrots & raisins & toss
well.