In this healthy copycat of a takeout salad favorite we combine precooked chicken and poppy seed dressing with fresh greens, strawberries and goat cheese for an easy throw-together meal that's ready in 10 minutes. MAKES 2 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 10 MINUTE INGREDIENTS 4 cups mixed salad greens 1 cup diced cooked chicken 4 large strawberries, hulled and sliced 1 ounce goat cheese, crumbled (1/4 cup) 3 tablespoons poppy seed dressing ¼ cup chopped toasted pecans (Optional) METHODSTEP 1 Place greens, chicken, strawberries and goat cheese in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with pecans, if...
This strawberry parfait recipe combines fresh fruit, Greek yogurt and crunchy granola for an easy breakfast.
MAKES 1 SERVINGS/ TOTAL TIME 10 MINUTE
INGREDIENTS
cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 teaspoon sugar
½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup granola
STEP 1
Combine strawberries and sugar in a small bowl and let stand until the berries start to release juice, about 5 minutes.
STEP 2
To assemble parfait, layer yogurt and the strawberries with their juice in a 2-cup container. Top with granola.
Nutrition Value
285 Kcal, 8.3g fat,
1.4g saturated fat,
6.1g fiber,
17.1g protein,
37.2g carbs
Hummus, sprouts and avocado top sprouted whole-wheat bread in this healthy vegan Breakfast idea. MAKES 1 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 20 MINUTE INGREDIENTS 1 cup mixed salad greens 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil Pinch of salt Pinch of pepper 2 slices sprouted whole-wheat bread, toasted ¼ cup plain hummus ¼ cup alfalfa sprouts ¼ avocado, sliced 2 teaspoons unsalted sunflower seeds METHODSTEP 1 Toss greens with vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Spread each slice of toast with 2 tablespoons hummus. Top with sprouts, avocado and the greens and sprinkle with sunflower seeds. ...
Parmesan cheese is such a bold flavor, you only need 1/4 cup to add a big punch to this vegetarian toaster-oven sandwich. MAKES 1 SERVING/ TOTAL TIME 15 MINUTE INGREDIENTS 2 slices whole-wheat bread ¼ avocado, mashed 3 slices tomato ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup mixed salad greens or baby spinach 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1 medium ripe pear METHODSTEP 1 Lay bread on work surface. Spread avocado on one slice. Top with tomatoes and sprinkle with cheese. Toast both pieces of bread in a toaster oven until the plain piece is toasted and the cheese is...