Thursday, July 10, 2014

Chinese Chopped Salad

This is a family Favorite. My Grandpa requests it all the time. Throw some grilled chicken on there for some protein and you are set. 


Chinese Chopped Salad
1 small head of cabbage chopped
Toasted slivered almonds
Cilantro
Green onions



Dressing: 
½ cup olive oil 
¼ cup rice vinegar 
¼ cup chicken broth 
¼ cup honey 
1 tsp sesame oil 
½ tsp salt 
½ tsp pepper

Balsamic Pork

This is such a simple clean recipe. It is my go to when I have a busy day ahead of me. Pair it with a sweet potato with coconut oil and cinnamon and your favorite vegetable.

Balsamic Pork
3-4 lbs Pork( I use chops, roast, and loin with this recipe)
1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar (pomegranate infused is yummy)
1 tbs honey
3 cloves of garlic minced
1/2 onion sliced

Directions: Put all ingredients in crock pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours and low 4-5 hours.

Red Pepper Quinoa

I love Quinoa! This is such a light summery dish! Perfect for a BBQ or make ahead for lunches.

Red Pepper Quinoa
1 cup of uncooked quinoa - I cook it in my steamer with 2 cups water and cook on white rice setting
1/2 red pepper diced
2 Tbs red onion diced
1 Tbs  cilantro minced
1 clove garlic minced
1 lime juiced
1 Tbs evoo
Cumin, salt and pepper to taste. Add jalapeno for a kick!
 
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