Greek Salad

I have been loving Greek food lately! Here is a great lunch idea that is packed with nutrition. 

The oil in the dressing has Omega 3's, the artichoke hearts are great for blood sugar regulation and this meal is packed with fiber, good fat, and vitamins and minerals. One of the best parts is that this salad is very satisfying and I feel content until dinner.

Here is a little greek salad recipe I just add as much as I want of the ingredients so these are not exact:

-Cucumber

-Kalamata Olives

-Artichoke hearts (I get them in a jar in water, not marinated)

-Feta Cheese
-Tomatoes or bell peppers optional 

Home made Greek salad dressing:

1/3 c red wine vinegar
1 lemon, juiced
2 t dijon mustard
2 c garlic minced
1/2 t Italian seasonings
1/4 t fresh ground pepper
1/4 c flax seed oil
1/4 c olive oil

I double this recipe and put it in a salad dressing bottle to keep in the fridge so I can use it with my daily salad.

Onion Rings - Gluten Free

Every once and a while we really miss one of those treats you just can't get gluten free. Onion rings is one of those in our house. They are really quite taste gluten free or not. I just don't like the mess they make.

 This recipe is so simple, you will need:

1 large onion pealed and thinly sliced.
GF flour (I used Pamelas All Purpose)
water
Grapeseed oil
little salt and pepper to taste

Be forewarned on this recipe, measurements are to texture and taste.

1. First peal and cut the onion.
2. Dust the sliced onion with flour.
3. In a shallow bowl mix about 1 c flour with 1 c water. Wisk until smooth, add water until think like pancake batter.
4. Heat oil in pan, only about 1/4 high. A little less if you prefer.
5. Drag onions through the flour and water then set in the pan to pan fry till golden.

Here is a picture of what the onions look like in the batter. I like my batter slightly thinner.

Remove the onions and set them on a paper towel. You can put them on a cookie sheet in the oven at 200 degrees Fahrenheit to keep warm while you cook the rest of your dinner. 

These were so tasty!! But I remembered why I almost never cook them. The kitchen was a disaster from the oil!

I hope you enjoy your GF onion rings once in a blue moon like us.

Kristen