Friday, February 26, 2016

Low Cal Sal

This is a great low calorie salad - but still delish and easy to embellish:

- Mixed Greens
- Whatever Vegetables on hand
- 1/2 Diced apple

Dressing:
1t hummus
splash of water
*optional: (fresh lemon juice, spices)

Toppings: (optional)
fresh grated Parmesan cheese
walnuts/seeds

YUMMMMMM!!!!

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Best Salad Ever

1-2 heads Romaine

top with this combo:
shredded purple cabbage
shredded carrot
toasted chopped walnuts
blue cheese crumble
(a little evoo/lemon or Newman's)

Grilled chicken, diced (with either soy/mayo or soy/ginger dressing) - heated

Optional:
Kalamata
Avocado

YUMMMYYY!!!

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Blue Heaven Summer Salad... Refreshing

Mix the following... serve with lemon and olive oil or something like Newman's Own Italian.  Add a glass of sparkling water with raspberries for fun!

- Baby greens
- Pecans (toasted if you have time)
- Blue cheese
- Blueberries (so unexpectedly yummy!)
- Avocado
- A warm lightly scrambled egg or hard boiled

that's it... enjoy!

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Greek App, light dinner fare

Sydney served this at our last bunco... everyone loved it:

Layer:
1 1/2c hummus
1c chopped cucumber
1c chopped tomato
1/2c kalamata olive
1/2c feta
1/3c scallion
cover w/ 1T lemon, 1t italian seasoning, 3 cloves garlic minced

serve w/ veggies/chips

Raw Granola Balls

Made this recipe last night - YUM!

  • 1 1/3 cups rolled oats
  • 2/3 cup almond butter (Justin's Vanilla)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2/3 cup mini chocolate chips (or dried fruit)
  • 2/3 cup chopped pecans (or another nut)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Mix, roll into balls, place on parchment, refrigerate... Devour! 

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Cole Slaw

I just created this cole slaw tonight - YUM!  Great with Mexican or Fish tacos:

- Cabbage (red and green) chopped finely
- Lime zest and lime juice
- Plain greek yogurt
- Salt & pepper to taste