Salads

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I use frozen Gardein veggie chicken strips pan-fried with Mexican seasoning, but any lean protein choice would do. I add in all the veggies in my fridge, so feel free to substitute with what you have on hand! For added “crunch” I add some leftover whole-grain tortilla chips for garnish. Such satisfaction from using up your leftovers!

Ingredients:
– 1 zucchini, sliced
– 1 avocado, chopped
– 1 red pepper, diced
– 1 mango, diced
– 1/2 red onion, minced
– 1 bunch cilantro, minced
– veggie chicken strips, pan fried with Mexican seasoning (I used Gardein brand veggie chicken strips)
– whole-grain tortilla chips to garnish

Dressing:
– juice from 1 line
– 1.5 Tbsp olive oil
– Salt & pepper

Enjoy!

 


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A great protein and fibre-packed alternative to tuna or egg salad.

Ingredients:

– 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
– 2 stalks celery, chopped
– 3 green onions, sliced
– 1 dill pickle, minced
– 1/2 red pepper, chopped
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, toasted (optional)
– 2 tsp fresh dill, chopped
– 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
– 1 Tbsp mustard
– 2-3 tsp lemon juice
– salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:
1- In large bowl, roughly mash chickpeas with potato masher
2- Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine
3- Serve with toasted bread, in a wrap, with crackers or topped on a green salad.

Enjoy!

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This is the type of perfectly balanced one-dish meal that is great to keep for some quick & healthy lunches during the week!

Ingredients: – 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
– 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
– 1/2 cucumber, diced
– 2 stalks celery, minced
– 2 carrots, chopped
– 2 tomatoes, diced
– 1/4 red onion, minced
For Dressing:
– 2 avocados, pitted
– 1/2 bunch cilantro
– 1 Tbsp olive oil
– 1 Tbsp maple syrup
– 1 garlic clove
– juice of 1 lime
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1 tsp chipotle hot sauce (optional)

Directions:
– Cook quinoa in 2 cups vegetable broth until fluffy. Let sit to cool slightly.
– Combine quinoa with chopped vegetables
– Blend dressing ingredients in food processor
– Stir dressing into salad mixture.

Enjoy!