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Easy Ideas for a Summer Party Plan the perfect summer party with these easy entertaining tips:
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Create cozy seating arrangements complete with cushions and ample shade so guests can laugh and chat in comfort until the sun sets and beyond.
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Be sure to create pops of color with your tableware and food. Available in three vibrant hues –red, green and black– grapes make a beautiful centerpiece and colorful addition to any menu offering.
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When you need a simple appetizer, grapes are as easy as it gets. Ripe and ready when you bring them home, give them a rinse, place them in a pretty bowl and you’ve got an edible centerpiece in seconds.
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As day gives way to night, keep the festive mood strong by adding some ambient light. Whimsical paper lanterns or strings of white or colored Christmas tree lights lend a playful touch to parties after dark.
Grape and Spinach Salad with Raspberry Balsamic Dressing Servings: 8 - 8 cups fresh baby spinach, washed - 4 1/2 cups California grapes - 1 1/4 cups mandarin orange segments (drained, if using canned) - 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion - 3/4 cup bottled light balsamic vinegar and oil dressing - 1/4 cup orange juice - 3 tablespoons raspberry jam - 3/4 cup crunchy chow mein noodles Place spinach in large salad bowl. Top with grapes, oranges and onion.
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Whisk together dressing, orange juice and jam. Pour over salad and toss until greens are coated with dressing. Top with crunchy noodles. Serving suggestion: Add noodles just before serving to maintain crunchy texture. Nutritional information per serving: 166 calories; 3 g protein; 32 g carbohydrates; 4 g fat (22% calories from fat); .71 g saturated fat (4% calories from saturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 350 mg sodium; 3 g fiber.