Beet & Quinoa Salad
The earthy flavor of beets mixes perfectly with the quinoa. Don't be afraid to try something new! This salad will not disappoint. A flavorful GOLO recipe perfect for your healthy lifestyle.
Mexican Cucumber Salad
Mexican Cucumber SaladMakes 3 servings Each serving contains: 0 proteins, 0 carbohydrates, 1 vegetable, 0 fat Ingredients:
½ cup cucumber, quartered
½ cup green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
¾ cup grape tomatoes, halved
¾ cup fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
½ tsp crushed red pepper
1/8 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
½ tsp cumin
¼ tsp garlic, minced
¼ tsp sea salt
Black pepper, to taste
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine cucumber, bell peppers, tomatoes, corn and vinegar. Toss.
Sprinkle with crushed red pepper, cilantro, cumin, garlic, sa...
Nicoise Salad with Chicken
Nicoise Salad Makes: 1 serving Each serving contains: 2 proteins, 1 carb, 2 veg, 1 fat Ingredients:
1 (3oz) baked, grilled, or sautéed chicken breast
1 hard-boiled egg
1/2 cup roasted red potatoes
1 cup green beans
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
1 ½ tbsp white balsamic or white wine vinegar
½ tbsp Dijon mustard
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp dried thyme
1 Tbsp olive oil
Directions:
Cook chicken as desired.
Cook potatoes and green beans.
Meanwhile, put eggs in a saucepan cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 12 minutes. Drain, run...
Lemon Mediterranean Chicken Salad
Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad Makes 2 servings Each serving contains: 2 protein, 0 carb, 2 veg, 1 fat Ingredients Marinade/Dressing:
2 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp water
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tsp dried basil
2 tsp garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp sea salt
pepper to taste
Chicken:
1/2 Tbsp olive oil
9 oz chicken breast
Salad:
2 cups romaine lettuce
½ cup cucumber
½ cup tomato
¼ cup red onion
¼ cup avocado
4 Kalamata olives
2 oz feta cheese
1/2 lemon cut into 2 wedges
Directions
Whisk together all of the marinade/dressing...
Leftover Salad
Leftover SaladMakes: 1 serving Each serving contains: 2 proteins, 1 carb, 1 veg, 1 fat Ingredients:
1 (3oz) chicken breast, baked, grilled, or sautéed & cut into cubes
1 egg, hard-boiled & chopped
½ cup red potatoes, roasted & diced
½ cup green beans, roasted or steamed
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
1 ½ Tbsp balsamic or white wine vinegar
½ Tbsp Dijon mustard
Sea salt & pepper, to taste
1/8 tsp dried thyme
1 Tbsp olive oil
Directions:
Blanch sundried tomatoes in a pot of boiling water to soften, 30 seconds. Drain well.
Whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and thyme ...