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Green spiral noodles salad12/16/2023 ![]() ![]() If we've used a vegetable, herbs, or pasta type that's not your favorite, don't be afraid to modify and make it work for you. Your food should taste GOOD! Always modify to make a recipe work for your tastes and needs. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss to combine and serve. In a blender add the olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, Dijon, salt and pepper and pulse to obtain a creamy dressing. About 2 minutes before ready to drain, add the broccoli florets.ĭrain, transfer into a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and set aside to cool.Īdd the kale leaves, parsley, mint, onion, hemp and mixed seeds, and toss to combine. I use hemp seeds, for their neutral taste and protein addition, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds, lightly toasted (optional).Ģ cups whole wheat pasta, (we used fusilli), uncookedġ large bunch fresh kale leaves, roughly choppedġ/2 cup pumpkin and sunflower seeds, lightly toastedġ small broccoli head, cut into small floretsīoil the pasta according to the instructions. Seeds – Supplement your mineral intake (especially magnesium and calcium), while also benefiting from seeds high load of healthy monounsaturated fats. Mint – This herb stimulates digestion and also has anti-viral and anti-microbial properties. Just another reason to eat real food!īroccoli – Like all of its relatives from the famed Cruciferous family, broccoli has exceptional detoxifying and anti-inflammatory properties, while also reducing oxidative stress and possibly even fighting against chronic diseases such as cancer. Kale – Kale contains a unique combination of fiber, protein, minerals, vitamins and antioxidants with extended health properties – fiber serves as prebiotic nurture for the micro-biome supporting the immune system and aiding digestion, the high carotenoid concentration supports the health of eye and skin, the antioxidants fight against free radicals damage and chronic disease, while also reducing inflammation and aiding the natural detoxification processes within your body. In a small bowl, mix the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, and gently mix into the salad. ![]() In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the Italian dressing, cucumbers, tomatoes, and green onions. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Use a gluten-free pasta variety if you have difficulties digesting gluten. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Serving it next to fresh vegetables and greens increases its nutritional values, and makes it easier to digest. Whole wheat pasta – Unless you have a reaction to gluten, whole wheat is a good source of protein and fiber. Here are my favorite additions for this salad: Adding fresh greens is a great way to increase your fresh nutrients and enzyme daily ratio, in a more delicious way than juicing or hiding them in a smoothie. I used whole wheat fusilli to create this salad but you could use pretty much any variation you like. There is also another way to keep things healthier, and this is using whole wheat pasta varieties or even gluten free ones (quinoa or buckwheat is my favorite). In large bowl, combine mayonnaise and salad dressing. Pour over salad right before serving and top with wonton strips and sesame seeds.If you love greens, and pizza, try this green power pizza recipe Prepare pasta according to package directions rinse with cold water and drain. ![]() Arrange butternut squash in a single layer (without overcrowding) on the baking sheet. Toss cubed butternut squash (peeled and seeded) and 1 tablespoon of olive oil together on a baking sheet. Add dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. TO ASSEMBLE, combine lettuce, chicken breast, almonds, pasta and green onions in a large bowl. When oil starts to shimmer, fry wonton skins in small batches for about 30 seconds or until they are lightly browned. Fried Wontons: Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium heat.Watch carefully so they don’t get too brown. If not, then cook another 1-2 more minutes. In a small bowl, whisk the ranch dressing and mayonnaise. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water stir into chicken mixture. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, pineapple, celery, onions, grapes and cranberries. Stir after 2 minutes and check to see if they’re the desired color. Cook pasta according to package directions. Spread the almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake. Almonds: Toasting almonds is super easy! All you need to do is preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.You can also substitute pork or shrimp for the chicken. Chicken: For the easiest way to cook and shred chicken, check out this post.Pasta Noodles: We used rotini, but you can use any kind of bite sized pasta like bowtie or penne. ![]()
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