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Zesty Summer Salad

I love this salad! It is super easy to make, with bright summer flavors, you will find yourself wanting more.  Sometimes I feel no one wants a recipe so simple.  However, someone asked me the other day about my recipes.  They wanted to know if my cooking was approchable.  She was worried that because of my photos she would not be able to make myfood.  I reassured her that I try to make food that anyone can cook.  I want your kids to cooking in the kitchen with you.  I write recipes for people who are new cooks not just seasoned kitchen aficionados. Makes 2 servings Carbs 10.7g   Protein  2.9g Salad Base 1 head Romain lettuce rinsed and chopped 1 avocado 4 halves sundried tomatoes Dressing 2 tbsp plain greek yogurt Juice of 1/2 lime Lime zest from half lime 1/2 tsp fresh cilantro 1/4 tsp sriracha or to taste salt to taste Place lettuce in a bowl.  Peel avocado, deseed, peel, and chop. Chop sun-dried...

Chicken Salad

I love this chicken salad; it is perfect for summertime.  Super easy.  All you need to start is a rotisserie chicken to get started,  no cooking necessary, and you have a refreshing summer dish ready to go in no time.  My husband loves this, so it's a quick go to on the weekends.  Makes 4 servings  carbs 8.9 protien 38.7 1/2 rotisserie chicken 2 hard-boiled eggs 1 small red onion diced 1 tsp fresh cilantro 1 cup mayonnaise 2 stalks celery diced 4 tbsp frozen peas thawed Directions Remove chicken meat from bones and chop.  Place chicken in a bowl.  Peel hard boiled eggs and chop, add egg and onion to the bowl.  Chop fresh cilantro and add to bowl. Add mayonnaise and celery.  Use an electric mixer and to mix everything.  Once incorporated, add peas and give another stir so that the peas are spread out through the salad.  Chill in refrigerator until ready to eat.  Serve as a sandwich, with crackers or in lettu...