Early Fall Walk

How beautifully leaves grow old.  

How full of light and color are their last days. 

 ~John Burroughs

A perfect day to enjoy the emerging hues of golds, yellows and reds of the north woods.

I spent so much time outdoors it was lucky the dinner was an easy one to put together. I recreated a salad I saw in a food magazine. An extra  bonus...its a healthy meal.  









                  Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad

cook's notes: to save on calories use prepared lite dressing and serves 4 

Ingredients

• 1 head of broccoli
• 1 head of cauliflower
• 3/4 cup walnuts or sunflower seeds
• 1 cup thinly sliced radishes
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved and patted dry on a paper towel
• 3/4 cup red onions
• 1 bottle prepared Ranch lite dressing 
• optional chopped Romaine lettuce

Directions:

• Cut broccoli and cauliflower-add in onions, nuts, tomatoes and radishes
• Mix in dressing BUT only enough to moisten 
• Refrigerate 1-2 hours for better flavor

Serving suggestions bread and fruit