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Thursday, March 27, 2014
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
My jam & a new salad dressing recipe
Lately my go to lunch has been a big ol' salad. Maybe it's the return of spring (slow return of spring up here I might add) or maybe it's because a salad makes me feel like I am giving my insides a nice big hug---Whatever it is, salads are my jam right now.
Why salads are great for lunch:
1. They are a great way to meet or at least tackle the 3-5 servings of recommended vegetable/fruit intake per day.
2. They're filling! A lot of people seem to think salads are too light and can't be a meal. But really, as long as you load your salad with healthy additions, it can keep you satisfied.
3. No afternoon slump. Ever notice how after eating lunch you get reallyyyy tired and want to nap? Well not with this salad. It will give you an extra burst of energy because you know you're taking care of your body :D
Shall we begin?
First things first roast up some veggies. Brussel sprouts and I are having a long term love affair so that's what I used. Feel free to use whatever you have laying around.
While your veggies are roasting, make this Cucumber Mint Dressing. I was rather pleased with how it turned out. It isn't as thin as your typical dressing, but I didn't mind it one bit. Plus it's super easy to make. Just throw an avocado , cucumber, lemon, and mint into your food processor or blender and ta da! You have homemade dressing.
Once your veggies are done roasting throw them in a bowl with some salad greens and whatever other toppings you might like. Today I kept it simple and chopped up some orange bell pepper to get away from the green theme I had going on. Place a hard boiled egg (or two) on top with a dollop (or two) of dressing and you're good to go!
This is the ultimate easy and healthy lunch. If you're taking this to work, roast your veggies and make this dressing at the beginning of the week to cut back on prep time.
Avocado Cucumber Mint Dressing
Slightly adapted from vegetariantimes.com
1/2 large Hass Avocado
1/2 cup cucumber, chopped
1 Tbsp. fresh mint, chopped
1/2 of one lemon
Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth.
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1. They are a great way to meet or at least tackle the 3-5 servings of recommended vegetable/fruit intake per day.
2. They're filling! A lot of people seem to think salads are too light and can't be a meal. But really, as long as you load your salad with healthy additions, it can keep you satisfied.
3. No afternoon slump. Ever notice how after eating lunch you get reallyyyy tired and want to nap? Well not with this salad. It will give you an extra burst of energy because you know you're taking care of your body :D
Shall we begin?
First things first roast up some veggies. Brussel sprouts and I are having a long term love affair so that's what I used. Feel free to use whatever you have laying around.
Once your veggies are done roasting throw them in a bowl with some salad greens and whatever other toppings you might like. Today I kept it simple and chopped up some orange bell pepper to get away from the green theme I had going on. Place a hard boiled egg (or two) on top with a dollop (or two) of dressing and you're good to go!
This is the ultimate easy and healthy lunch. If you're taking this to work, roast your veggies and make this dressing at the beginning of the week to cut back on prep time.
Slightly adapted from vegetariantimes.com
1/2 large Hass Avocado
1/2 cup cucumber, chopped
1 Tbsp. fresh mint, chopped
1/2 of one lemon
Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth.
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