#springparty

A light and healthy spring salad featuring tender lentils, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing. This salad is perfect for a quick meal or as a side dish for your springtime gatherings.

Ingredients: 1 cup dried green or brown lentils. 2 cups water. 1 cucumber, diced. 1 red bell pepper, diced. 1/2 red onion, finely chopped. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped. 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped. 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil. 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar. Salt and pepper, to taste.

Instructions: Rinse the lentils thoroughly under cold water. In a saucepan, combine the lentils and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender but not mushy. Drain any excess water and let them cool. In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked lentils, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped parsley, and chopped mint. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad. Serve immediately as a refreshing spring salad or refrigerate for a few hours to let the flavors meld. Enjoy your delicious Spring Lentil Salad!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Delight your guests with these adorable Spring Flower Cake Pops at your party. The combination of cake, frosting, and candy coating creates a delicious and visually appealing treat that captures the essence of spring.

Ingredients: 1 box of cake mix flavor of your choice. 1 cup frosting flavor that complements the cake. 1 package candy coating assorted colors. Cake pop sticks. Edible flower decorations. Colorful sprinkles.

Instructions: Bake the cake according to the package instructions and let it cool completely. Crumble the cooled cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl. Add frosting to the cake crumbs and mix until it forms a dough-like consistency. Shape the mixture into small balls and place them on a lined baking sheet. Melt the candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl according to the package instructions. Dip the tip of each cake pop stick into the melted candy coating and insert it into the cake balls. Dip each cake pop into the melted candy coating, ensuring it is fully coated, and let the excess drip off. Decorate the cake pops with edible flower decorations and colorful sprinkles while the coating is still wet. Place the decorated cake pops back on the lined baking sheet to set. Once the coating is fully set, your Spring Flower Cake Pops are ready to be enjoyed!

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes