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Simple, Un-Boring After School Snacks

Simple, Un-Boring After School Snacks

After school snacks don’t have to be boring. They can be fun to eat and easy to make. Whether your children are snacking at home or on the go, there is a common thread: growing bodies need fuel to keep them going. It doesn’t matter if they are little ones or teenagers. A hearty snack after a busy day can give that boost to keep your family going until supper. 

Simple, Un-Boring After School Snacks

After school snacks don’t have to be boring. They can be fun to eat and easy to make. Whether your children are snacking at home or on the go, there is a common thread: growing bodies need fuel to keep them going. It doesn’t matter if they are lit...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups mixed salad greens
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups of fresh figs cut into wedges
  • 1–1/3 cups orange sections (4 oranges)
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1/4 cup walnut or pecan pieces, toasted (optional)

Directions

  1. In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens, spinach and green onions.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange peel, orange juice, and vinegar.
  3. Pour dressing over greens mixture; toss gently to coat. Add figs and orange sections; toss gently to combine* – Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Dress salad immediately before serving
  5. Sprinkle with toasted nuts and serve.
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