In our house the new school year begins in August. This means the first week of August leaves me little time to buy back-to-school supplies, clothes, AND go grocery shopping for lunches. Like all parents, I want my kids to have a successful school year. If that's going to happen they're going to need healthy lunches to keep their brains fueled throughout the school day. Fresh fruits and veggies along with a filling sandwich or wrap is always the base of my kids lunches. Add in a sweet treat and a bottle of water and they have a healthy, nutritious lunch. Today I have 7 Healthy Back-to-School Lunch Ideas that will give you a head start on giving your child a successful school year through a full belly and fueled brain. /1/ BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad Wraps - This chicken salad can be … [Read more...]
Two Great Salad Dressing Recipes To Help You Keep Those New Year’s Resolutions
Two Great Salad Dressing Recipes To Help You Keep Those New Year’s Resolutions The start of a new year can mean a promise for a healthier lifestyle. Whether it’s eating right or losing weight, getting more vegetables on your plate is always a plus. Adding a salad to your meals is an easy way to add a variety of vegetables to your diet and the combinations are endless. I have to admit that the salad dressing plays a huge role in how much I like a salad – such a good flavor boost. I don’t typically choose creamy dressings, I have a soft spot for a great vinaigrette. The two dressing recipes below are my “go to's". The first one leans a bit more toward Greek and the second one is a classic Balsamic. They are easy to make and I typically keep them about a week in the fridge (if they … [Read more...]
Simple Shrimp Salad
The weather is warming up now that Spring is officially here, and we have been celebrating by taking our meals outdoors. We have already fired up the grill three times in the past week. We like to mix it up though and have cooked burgers, chicken, and shrimp so far. Here is the recipe for the quick and easy Shrimp Salad that I whipped up for dinner one night. The best part is that you can cook the orzo salad ahead of time and then grill the shrimp right before serving. Ingredients: 1 bag Shrimp (large, fully cooked) 1 box Orzo 1 jar Pesto 1 small bag of Pine Nuts 1 can Pineapple (diced) 1/2 cup Sweet Chili Sauce Salad greens [sc:adsense ] Combine the defrosted shrimp with the sweet chili sauce in a shallow dish. Cover and refrigerate until ready to … [Read more...]
Summer Corn Salad
Summer is for grilling, but grilling doesn't always lend itself to an easy side dish. That's where this side salad comes in handy! With a few simple ingredients from your pantry, you'll have a fresh and colorful side dish to any summer dinner. You could enjoy this along side grilled burgers, chicken, fish or even tacos! Take it one step further and have it on top of scrambled eggs for the morning after breakfast! As a little added bonus, you could get fresh corn, grill it and cut off the kernels to put in this salad for some extra special flavor! [sc:adsense ] Summer Corn Salad Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained 8 ounces reduced sodium canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 … [Read more...]
