Asian Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

1/2 teaspoon minced ginger

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro

3 tablespoon peanut butter

1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice

3 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon very hot water

1 tablespoon  sugar

2 - 3 cups thinly sliced red and green cabbage

1/2 -1 cup sliced mini sweet peppers

1/3 cup sliced green onions

Cooked chicken ( I used the breaded chicken from Costco, Baked)

Directions:

Put ginger, garlic, cilantro, peanut butter, lemon juice, peanut oil, soy sauce, hot water, and sugar in food processor or blender. Pulse about one minute, until ingredients are well combined. Taste to see if you want more peanut butter.

Combine vegetables and dressing in a bowl and toss. Add chicken on top or you can mix it in. Top with chopped cilantro and peanuts.

Tomato Basil Quinoa Salad

Me and the DH just started an herb garden and our basil has gone crazy. I needed to use it up and this recipe did the trick. I used 2 cups of cooked quinoa, salt and pepper, a bunch of basil and 1 large chopped tomato. The DH still needed some protein so I added some cooked sausage. You can drizzle on some balsamic vinaigrette to your taste. I refrigerated over night and had it for lunch the next day. It was fresh tasting from the basil and tomatoes but still filled you up from the protein and quinoa. Enjoy!

Orzo Pasta Salad

This is a great dish to bring for a pot luck or to take as a lunch for a family day. Make this dish a day ahead so the pasta soaks up the flavors. 

Ingredients:

16 oz Orzo Pasta cooked according to pkg directions

1 15oz can black olives drained and sliced

1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half

3 tablespoons dried parsley

1-2 cups artichoke hearts marinated in oil quartered

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup chopped chicken(if desired)

Directions:

Mix all in a large bowl; add oil from artichokes to mix easier. Top with feta cheese

Quick and Easy Taco Salad

Ingredients:
1lb. Ground turkey
1 Packet mild taco sauce
1 can kidney beans
1 bunch lettuce, spinach or mixed greens
1 can sliced olives
1 package shredded cheese
2 tomatoes diced
1 bottle Catalina dressing
1 bag of tortilla chips

Directions:

Brown Meat and mix in taco packet. ( No liquid ) Cut greens and lay in bowl top with remaining ingredients add dressing to taste.

Note: You can use ground beef, but it will be oily. When I tried, it came out bad so I don't recommended it.