Monday, July 27, 2015

Grilled Chicken Chopped Greek Salad

Such an easy-peasy Summer dinner!

Feel free to substitute other chopped fresh vegetables, such as broccoli or bell peppers, for the tomatoes or cucumber. Use leftover chicken, store-roasted chicken or quickly poach a couple boneless, skinless chicken breasts while you prepare the rest of the salad.


21 Day Fix - Grilled Chicken Chopped Greek Salad

Grilled Chicken Chopped Greek Salad
(4 servings)

Ingredients:
  • 1/3 cup red-wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, or oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 2 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken, (about 12 ounces)
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup sliced ripe black olives
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

  • Whisk vinegar, oil, dill (or oregano), garlic powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl.

    Add lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives and feta; toss to coat.


    (21 Day Fixers:  Four servings.  Each one counts as 1.5 teaspoons, 2 greens, 1 red, 1 orange, and 1 blue.)

    If you would like to participate in one of my monthly 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme online accountability groups, get in touch with me here.



    If you give this recipe a try (or any of my other 21 Day Fix approved recipes), please let me know.  I would love to hear how it went!

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    XO
    ALL THE BEST,

    Wednesday, July 15, 2015

    Balsamic Flank Steak Marinade - 21 Day Fix Approved!

    A wonderful flank steak on the grill recipe I invented that everyone in the family just loves!  My kids think this is great, and it doesn't take long to grill. This also works great when sliced and used for fajitas.

    And, the sweetness?  How do you add some sweetness without adding unhealthy sugar?

    Honey, of course. It's nature's pure, unprocessed sugar supply, and along with balsamic vinegar it contributes just the slightest hint of sweet to a grilled steak. You've got heart-healthy garlic and olive oil in this one, too, as well as fresh rosemary.



    Balsamic Flank Steak Marinade - 21 Day Fix Approved!

    To create a rosemary-honey-balsamic marinade, whisk together:
    1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
    1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    1 tablespoon honey
    1 tablespoon garlic, minced
    2 tablespoons fresh rosemary needles
    1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (fresh is best)

    Marinate steak in this mixture for up to 24 hours before grilling for a sweet-tangy feast.

    Preheat grill for medium-high heat.

    Oil the grill grate. Place steaks on the grill, and discard the marinade. Grill meat for 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.


    (21 Day Fixers:  Measure out your steak in red container, and count marinade as approximately 1 tsp. and 1 orange.)

    If you would like to participate in one of my monthly 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme online accountability groups, get in touch with me here.



    If you give this recipe a try (or any of my other 21 Day Fix approved recipes), please let me know.  I would love to hear how it went!

    Drop a comment below ..... or contact me here

    XO.
    ALL THE BEST,

    Sunday, July 5, 2015

    Weekly Meal Plan: July 6-12th -- WHY Meal-Planning Works!

    Weekly Meal Plan:  July 6-12th -- WHY Meal-Planning Works!

    Meal planning will streamline evenings in the home.

    Parents are saved money, time, and mounds of frustration because they know what the brood’s having for dinner, days ahead of time. There’s no scrambling in the kitchen or supermarket, since both shopping and cooking are refined practically to a science. Kids (sometimes) get to have a say in what they eat, too, which makes the whole thing a family activity rather than merely a parental chore.

    All in all, it’s a fantastic strategy. Even better, EVERYBODY can use it.




    Weekly Meal Plan:  July 6-12th
    Monday:  Turkey Taco Quinoa Bake                        
    Tuesday:  Baked Kid-Friendly Chicken Tenders                  
    Wednesday:  Greek Salad with Feta & Grilled Flank Steak                            
    Thursday:  Grilled Chicken Sausage & Vegetables                             
    Friday:  Leftovers                            
    Saturday:  Fend-For-Yourself
    Sunday:  Creamy Slow-Cooker Mexican-Chicken               

    ALL of these dinners are 21-Day Fix compliant.  The rest of my meals are composed of:

    • Shakeology
    • Eggs and vegetables
    • Fruits and vegetables
    • Almonds and cashews
    • Greek yogurt
    • And, leftovers!
    If you would like to participate in one of my upcoming monthly online accountability groups (21 Day Fix), please get in touch with me here.  I would love for you to join me.



    Also .... please let me know if you try any of the above recipes, or ANY of the recipes on my blog!  Drop me an email or leave a comment below.  Your feedback means the world!

    XO
    ALL THE BEST,