Greek Taboule Salad

1 package NEAR EAST Taboule Wheat Salad
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice (I use fresh lemon)
1 cup (4 ounces)crumbled feta cheese
3/4 cup peeled, seeded and chopped cucumber
1/4 chopped fresh basil
Romaine lettuce leaves
Lemon wedges

1. Prepare the taboule as the package directs, except stir in cheese, cucmber, tomate, and basil during Step 2.

2. Serve on bed of lettuce with lemon wedges.

* I didn't use basil, lettuce, or lemon wedges, but the salad still turned out well and is really good and filling. A very healthy, inexpensive meal and maybe served again this week. Also something easy to make and have for lunch. I see a few packages of this grain in my cabinet in the near future. May go look for this tomorrow at Fresh Market.

Chocolate Chip Dip

Chocolate Chip Dip

8 oz. cream cheese, softened (I used 1/3 less fat.)
1 stick butter, softened (You could try margarine.)
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 tB. brown sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar
6 oz. mini chocolate chips

Beat the cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the remaining ingredients except the chips and beat until blended. Stir in the chips. Serve with graham crackers or strawberries (my favorite), or use as cannoli filling.


I have most of these ingredients, you may too. May try this in the near future.