July 4th 2018
Thursday, July 05, 2018
Happy Birthday America.
Menu from our celebration:
Drinks
Snacks
- Onion Dip
- Taco/7-Layer Dip - Marketos
- Salsa (see below)
- Buffalo Popcorn
- Kale Salad with Lemon dressing (see below)
- Grilled corn Salad with Hot Honey Lime Dressing
- Sweet and Spicy Slaw
- Grilled Lemon-Pepper Chicken
- Grilled Portobello Mushrooms - Marketos
- Blackberry Icebox Cake
- Buttermilk cake with blackberries
Salsa (Inspired by a Plated meal at some point)
- 1 Pint Grape/Cherry tomatoes - Chopped
- Half Red Onion - Diced
- 1 Jalapeno - Diced (including seeds and ribs)
- 1 Lime - Juiced
- 1/2 cup Cilantro - Chopped
- Salt & Pepper to Taste
Stir to combine and get some Donkey Chips!
Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing (Inspired by Mariano's (Broadway) "Halsted Health Nut" - may it rest in peace)
Dressing - Equal Parts fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, salt & pepper to taste
Salad:
- Chopped Kale
- Shredded Brussels Sprouts
- Shaved Broccoli
- Sliced Almonds
- Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
- Dried Cranberries
- Goat Cheese Crumbles
- Grape/Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
- Shredded Chicken (optional)
Toss all ingredients to combine, and dress.