Mandarin Orange Cranberry Salad

Mandarin Orange Cranberry Salad

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Note: Cranberries need to marinade (in a bowl) the sugar and lemon juice 6-8 hours or overnight

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*1 (12 ounce) package Fresh Cranberries, rinsed, dried and chopped in the food processor
*1 1/4 cups Sugar
*Juice from 1/2 Lemon
*2 (8 ounce) containers Cool Whip, thawed in fridge
*1 (24 ounce) low-fat Cottage Cheese
*1 (6 ounce) package Raspberry or Cranberry or Orange Jell-O
*1 to 2 (11 ounce) cans Mandarin Oranges, drained

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Garnish with chopped cranberries and mandarin oranges if desired.

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After the cranberries have marinated, place cranberries in strainer and remove as much liquid from the cranberries as possible. Now place cranberries in the center of a layered piece of cheese cloth or strong paper towels and again squeeze out as much juice as possible.

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In a large bowl mix together the cool whip and Jell-o until incorporated. Then add the cottage cheese, chopped cranberries and mix together.

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Cover bowl with plastic wrap or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.

 

Enjoy!

Lindy

Curry Chicken Skewers

Curry Chicken Skewers

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Grilled 11 minutes on George Forman Turning over half way through grilling or cook in the oven 375*F. 20- 30 minutes or until no longer pink inside.

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*Wooden Skewers, soaked in water 20 minutes before adding chicken tenders

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Curry Chicken Marinade

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*1/2 cup Extra Light Olive Oil

*Juice from 1 Lemon

*2 teaspoons Fresh Grated Ginger

*2 teaspoons Curry Powder

*1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

*1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder

*1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

*2 Kosher Salt or Sea Salt

*3 pounds Chicken Tenders

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Add the above to a Ziploc gallon bag. Close the bag and massage the bag with chicken and marinade. Refrigerate 2-3 hours.
After marinating weave the chicken onto pre-soaked skewers. Place weaved sewers on a large platter or baking sheet and grill.

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Grilled 11 minutes on George Forman Turning over half way through grilling or cook in the oven 375*F. 20- 30 minutes or until no longer pink inside.

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Smothering Curry Dipping Sauce:

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*1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter

*1/2 cup Coconut Cream

*1 tablespoon extra Light Olive Oil

1 Tablespoon Curry Powder

*1 tablespoon Minced Garlic

*1 tablespoon Dry Minced Onion

*2 teaspoons Brown Sugar

*Juice from 1 Lime

*1/4 cup Soy Sauce

*2 teaspoons Freshly Grated Ginger

 

Add the above ingredients to a food processor. Pulse until mixture is smooth.

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Pour sauce over grilled or cooked chicken skewers and use as dipping sauce.

Enjoy!

Lindy