Virgin Sangria

INGREDIENTS

2 black tea bags
3 cups pomegranate blueberry or pomegranate cherry juice
1 cup orange juice
3 or 4 cups of fresh fruit, such as strawberries, lemons, limes, oranges, apples, or grapes, sliced
2 cans of ginger ale or sparkling lemon lime soda

DIRECTIONS

Pour 2 cups of boiling water over the tea bags and steep for 5 minutes. Discard the tea bags.

In a large jar or pitcher, combine the tea, juices, and fruits. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, though overnight is best.

Just before serving, stir in ginger ale or soda. Serve in glasses over ice.

Grape and Feta Salad

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1/4 tsp sea salt, or to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
0.5 lb spring salad mix
2 cups seedless grapes, halved
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

DIRECTIONS

Whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until blended. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Just before serving, toss the salad greens with the dressing. Divide the salad among 8 plates and scatter the grape halves and the feta cheese over each salad; serve immediately.