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Quinoa Chicken Salad- Mediterranean
Yesterday we hosted a little housewarming party/BBQ and where I love a fridge full of leftovers, I get tired of eating the same thing. So I whipped up a simple salad with some leftovers. Enjoy! Share! Love! , Mediterranean Quinoa Chicken Salad For the quinoa salad: 1 c quinoa 2 c water (Cook according to package) When cooked and fluffed with fork, add: 1 medium cucumber, diced 1 large (or 3 Roma) tomato, diced1/2 green pepper, chopped 1/4 red onion, minced 2 tsp EVOO 1/4 c roasted red pepper dressing 1/2 tsp Himalayan sea salt 1 tsp oregano Toss ingredients together. Add in 1-2 c chopped kale,…
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Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad
My favorite salad. Simple. Clean. Healthy. Something about strawberries and balsamic vinegar that makes a delicious combination! Ingredients: 1 chicken breast, grilled 2 c spinach 1 c diced strawberries 1 tbsp feta cheese 1 tbsp chopped walnuts 2 tsp chia seeds 2 tsp balsamic vinegar Directions: Place spinach in bowl. Add walnuts, feta, diced chicken breast, chia seeds, and strawberries. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Enjoy!!
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Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower Salad
Veggies that taste like you’re not eating veggies… No brainer! A little buffalo wing sauce and roasting these in the oven made this cauliflower crisp up and gave it a crunch that made it taste like buffalo chicken bites! I’m in love! And as an added bonus, last night’s roasted buffalo cauliflower made for a super yummy lunch today! Topped with a little low-cal Greek yogurt ranch and this was absolute heaven! Enjoy! For the Cauliflower: 1 lb package frozen cauliflower 1/4 c hot wing sauce – I use Frank’s Red Hot Coat frozen cauliflower in sauce evenly. Spread on baking sheet covered in foil and sprayed with…
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Honey Dijon Chicken Salad Wrap (21 Day Fix Friendly)
When I lived in Soulard there was a little coffee shop that made the very best chicken salad. I lived off that stuff. Creamy. Nutty. The chicken was cooked perfectly. I still get warm fuzzies thinking about it. Today. Warm fuzzies. This lunch was hands down one of the best things I’ve made in a long time. It was simple and delicious. Creamy, clean, healthy and hit the spot. Nothing more. Nothing less. Just perfection. If you’re looking for a new favorite chicken salad, I hope this is it. Enjoy! Ingredients: For the wrap: 1 large grilled chicken breast, diced 1/2 c green grapes, sliced 1 tbsp sliced…
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Firecracker Pasta Salad
Summer. Holiday weekend. BBQ’s. Soooooo much food! I love pasta salad but always eat wayyyyy too much and feel like a brick is in my stomach after. I whipped up this healthier alternative with a little kick, perfect for those holiday BBQ’s without the guilt! Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 box veggie pasta, cooked and cooled 3-4 Roma tomatoes, chopped 1 jalapeño, seeded & minced 3/4 c black beans, rinsed & drained 3/4 c sweet corn 1/2-3/4 c Bolthouse farms Salsa Ramch dressing or 1/2 c salsa mixed with 1/3 c plain Greek yogurt Directions: Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing. Stir well…
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Sautéed Kale and Tempeh Salad
We challenge ourselves to do a meatless Monday in this house because it gets us out of our grilled chicken and ground turkey comfort zone. Sometimes I get that “look” from my husband. The look where I put his plate in front of him and he looks at me with that head cocked suspicious puppy look- like “what are you trying to get me to eat”? Well. For a man who grew up his whole life hunting and eating wild game, I’m pretty impressed when he tries what I make, even if it goes against his caveman ways! Kale and tempeh sautée was one that I didn’t expect him to…
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Apple Walnut Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
I love a savory and sweet salad. Especially when it’s a perfect complement to a big dinner. This is my Thanksgiving dinner salad this year. The crispness and crunch of the fresh-off-the-tree apples and the toasted walnuts make an excellent addition to this salad and it will pair nicely with roasted turkey breast, fresh bread, and white wine! For The Salad: 6 c mixed field greens 2 medium golden delicious apples, thinly sliced 1/3 cup toasted walnuts (toast in skillet for 2-3 minutes on low/medium heat) 1/2 c shredded Parmesan cheese For The Dressing: 1/2 c extra virgin olive oil 1/4 c balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp sea salt 2 tbsp…
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Vegetarian Couscous Salad
Vegetarian Couscous Salad This is a favorite of mine. A yummy, one-dish meal, perfect for an on-the-go lunch, or a light, healthy dinner. Ingredients: For the salad: 1 c whole wheat couscous 1 tsp EVOO 1 medium tomato (chopped) 1 c frozen peas (thawed) 1 can kidney beans rinsed & drained 1/2 tsp parsley 1/4 c low fat Feta cheese For the dressing: 3 tbsp EVOO 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp oregano 1/4 tsp sea salt 1 tsp basil Directions: Bring 1 1/4 c water to a boil, add tsp of EVOO and couscous. Stir in, cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Spoon into large bowl, add…
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