Southwest chicken salad

• 2 cups cooked brown rice or other whole grain
• 1 15-oz. black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 can of shredded chicken (rinsed)
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, or to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 jalapeño chili, minced, or cayenne pepper to taste
• 1 tsp. mild chili powder

Combine all ingredients in a serving bowl. For best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to blend. Makes 6-8 servings.

Black Bean Corn Salad

• 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can corn, rinsed and drained
• 1 small red pepper, chopped
• 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
• 2 medium limes, juiced

Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Enjoy! 

Buffalo Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, well rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 
• 2 cups broccoli, chopped
• 1 cup cheddar, shredded
• salt and pepper to taste
• Frank's Buffalo Sauce 

Directions

1. Bring the quinoa, broth and broccoli to a boil over medium heat, reduce the heat and simmer covered until the broth has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender,about 13-17 minutes.
2. Mix in the cheese, add in Frank's Buffalo Sauce (to taste), season with salt and pepper. 

Parmesan Chicken

Parmesan Chicken

This simple chicken recipe takes little preparation time and is totally satisfying to eat. 
 I really honestly enjoyed this dinner!! I usually serve it with steamed veggies
 like green  beans or broccoli!!
  

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
• 1/4 cup gluten free bread crumbs or whole wheat panko crumbs 
• 2 tbsp fresh grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1/8 tsp lemon pepper
• 1/8 tsp oregano

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
Break open eggs into a shallow dish and scramble well.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, sea salt,
black pepper, lemon pepper and oregano.
Dip each side of chicken breast into the egg and then into bread crumb mixture.
Place in a large baking dish.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes.

Fresh strawberry Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 pinch Himalayan salt
• ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 4 fresh strawberries, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. flax seeds

Directions

1. Bring water and salt to boil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add oats; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. Place oatmeal in small bowl and top with fresh strawberries and flax seeds.

Black Beans and Rice

Ingredients

• ½ cup canned low-sodium black beans, drained
• ¼ tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 dash ground chili powder
• 1 pinch ground cumin
• ¼ tsp. ground coriander
• Himalayan salt (to taste; optional)
• ¾ cup cooked brown rice, hot (see recipe on pg. 75)

Directions

1. Combine beans, oil, chili powder, cumin, coriander,  and salt (if desired) in a medium saucepan; mix well.
2. Heat mixture over medium-low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through. Remove from heat.
3. Gently fold rice into bean mixture.
4. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 290
• Total Fat: 3 g
• Saturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 1,004 mg
• Carbohydrate: 55 g
• Fiber: 11 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Protein: 11 g

Ultimate Reset Creamy Garlic Dressing

This is now my only dressing I use. No need for all the artificial crap. 

Creamy Garlic "Ultimate Reset" Salad Dressing 

Ingredients

• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp. Himalayan salt
• ½ tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 Tbsp. raw honey (or pure maple syrup)

Directions

1. Place oil, vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, mustard, and honey in a blender or food processor; cover with lid. Blend until smooth.
2. Refrigerate dressing if not using immediately. If dressing solidifies when cold, hold at room temperature for 30 minutes. Stir before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 119
• Total Fat: 11 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 235 mg
• Carbohydrate: 6 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Protein: 0 g