Now that it is summer and our BBQs are out it is time to find fun new creative things to make! I found this recipe after searching for fruit skewers Barbecue Grapes. This recipe is simple and quick for a snack, for cheese pairings or even for an appetizer at your next BBQ!

Ingredients:

* 1/2 pound organic grapes, separated into small clusters
* 3/4 teaspoon Zoe Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
* 1/8 teaspoon Pacific Salt Organic Fine Sea Salt, 16-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 6)
* Simply Organic Black Pepper
* 1/4 cup low-fat organic yogurt (any flavor you prefer)
* If You Care 100% Recycled Aluminum Foil

Directions:

Make sure the barbecue has been burning for a while. The grapes cook quick so too much heat will burn them fast. Arrange grape clusters in a single layer on aluminum foil or if you have a wood block or pizza stone . Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Turn periodically to make sure all sides get browned. Cook until the skins are slightly crisp but the grapes are still soft and juicy inside, about 10-15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature, with yogurt for dipping. You could also dip in honey or as a topping for frozen yogurt. The grapes would also go nice cooked with or as a garnish for a grilled fish dinner.

Ingredients:

1 pkg Olive Nation pasta (any shape you prefer)
1/4 cup canola mayonnaise or Nayonaise
1 small bunch of raw organic broccoli
1 small bunch of raw organic cauliflower
1 stalk of organic celery
8 pcs of raw organic carrots
1 tsp organic yellow deli mustard
1 tsp Frontier organic veggie pepper
1 tsp Frontier organic garlic powder
1 tsp Frontier organic parsley
1 small organic onion, finely chopped
1 package of Frontier Organic Creamy Dill Dip

Directions:

Cook pasta according to the instructions.
While pasta is cooking start to chop all the vegetables to the size you prefer. I prefer to chop them as small as I can. Once all the vegetables are chopped mix in the cooked pasta. After making sure all veggies and pasta are well mixed put 1/4 of the package of the Frontier Creamy Dill Dip , garlic powder, veggie pepper, & parsley and mix again thoroughly. After all ingredients are mixed then put mustard and mayo on the pasta and mix again. Taste test to make sure you don’t need to add more spices mayo or mustard. After all additions are finished I usually put the salad in a tupperware bowl with a lid and shake up the salad until I think its perfect. Then I put the salad in the fridge to cool. After about 30 minutes you can remove and serve.
Some other ideas to change up your macaroni salad are maybe adding hard boiled eggs, peppers, olives, cheese, peas, pickles, hot cherry peppers, or jalapenos. Maybe experiment with different pastas like ravioli or tortellini and add grilled chicken, tuna, turkey pepperoni, sliced turkey, tofu or maybe salmon. You have a never ending variety of items to change up your summer salads. Tell me what your favorite ingredients are!