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Friday, August 30, 2024

Lemon Herb Tuna Salad Snack Board



This Lemon Herb Tuna Salad Snack Board is a refreshing and delicious snack or light meal option. It's packed with fresh herbs, vegetables, and the zesty goodness of lemon. Perfect for a quick and healthy snack or for entertaining guests.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cans of tuna, drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Mixed greens or arugula for serving

Instructions:

Put the drained tuna, chopped parsley, dill, and chives in a large bowl

Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl with the tuna

Then add the cherry tomatoes cut in half, the cucumber sliced, and the Kalamata olives

Add the olive oil, salt, and pepper to a different small bowl, and whisk in the lemon zest

This will make the dressing

Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mix, and then gently toss everything together

A bed of mixed greens or arugula should be put out on a large serving platter before putting together the snack board

Put the tuna salad with lemon and herbs on top of the greens

On top of the salad, crumble some feta cheese

Serve right away and enjoy!


Friday, August 16, 2024

Mason Jar Southwest Chicken Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing



A Southwest Chicken Salad in a Mason Jar with Cilantro Lime Dressing is a quick and tasty way to take a tasty salad with you. This layered salad looks great and tastes great, too. It has lots of bright Southwest flavors.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
  • 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1/4 cup crushed tortilla chips optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a clean and dry mason jar, start by layering the ingredients in the following order: Cilantro Lime Dressing See separate recipe below Black beans Red onion Corn kernels Red bell pepper Cherry tomatoes Cooked chicken breast Shredded cheddar cheese Chopped cilantro Mixed salad greens Optional: Crushed tortilla chips on top for added crunch

Seal the mason jar tightly with a lid

When ready to eat, simply shake the jar to distribute the dressing, and then pour the contents into a bowl

Toss well to combine all the ingredients

Season with salt and pepper to taste, and enjoy!


Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Southwestern Salad with Avocado Dressing



The fresh greens and creamy avocado dressing in this Southwestern Salad with Avocado Dressing make for a colorful and tasty dish. It has black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and other tasty things in it, so it's a great choice for a healthy and filling meal.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels fresh or canned
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup tortilla strips optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Black beans, corn, red onion, bell pepper, cheddar cheese, and mixed greens should all be put in a large salad bowl

Put the avocado, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a blender and blend them together

Blend until smooth

If you need to, add a little water to get the dressing consistency you want

Put the avocado dressing on top of the salad and toss it around to cover everything

If you want, you can top the salad with tortilla strips and sliced avocado

Serve right away as a cool Southwestern salad


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