Fantastically Delicious Wheat/Dairy/Sugar-Free Chicken Salad

I'm addicted to this recipe right now. It has all the elements--veggies, no wheat/dairy/sugar, plenty of protein and it's absolutely delicious. Below is the recipe for one serving (although the dressing will feed one, all week long).

Salad Dressing:
1/2 c extra virgin olive oil
1/4 c rice vinegar - recommend Marukan brand
1 T garlic salt
Juice from one lemon

Place in sealed container, shake to mix. Keep at room temperature.

Salad:
Avocado, chopped
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Organic field greens
Artichoke hearts (Trader Joe's brand!) with one sliced bell pepper (loving the yellow right now)
-Stir-fry artichoke hearts with a sliced bell pepper in olive oil with garlic salt for seasoning.
Chicken
-Grill chicken breasts with desired seasoning. Cool and shred for salad.

Combine salad ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and top with salad dressing.
Pair with the soup of your choice or eat alone. It's enough for a meal! To spice it up, you can add sesame or flax seeds.

Happy Eating!
Heather :)

Vegetarian, Wheat and Dairy-Free Enchiladas

I love this recipe and hope you will too! It's perfect for lunch during the week. I typically make this on a Sunday and eat it for lunch all week long. Yum!

-1 can black beans
-1 can refried beans (I love chili lime flavor)
-1 can enchilada sauce (red or green - your choice!)
-1 red pepper, chopped
-1 avocado, chopped
-1 package of Lisanatti almond pepperjack cheese, grated
-Salsa, as needed
-1 package small corn tortillas (I love Trader Joe's brand, of course)
-9x13 glass baking dish

Preheat oven to 350. Soften tortillas by placing them on stove burner set to low for a few seconds each side. Heat up black and refried beans in one pan, add 1/8 cup cheese. Heat enchilada sauce on low. Scoop bean mixture, 1T enchilada sauce, red pepper, avocado, a sprinking of cheese and 1T salsa into corn tortilla. Roll up and place in baking dish. Repeat until dish is full. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top of rolled tortillas. Sprinkle cheese over top until lightly covered. Bake 30 minutes.

Happy Eating!
Heather :)

Wheat, Dairy & Sugar Free Fruit Smoothie

Try this delish smoothie for mixing up the breakfast routine. Great after an intense workout!

1/2 a banana, chopped
6 frozen strawberries
2 c unsweetened chocolate almond milk (recommend: Blue Diamond brand)
3 T soy protein powder
1 T flaxseeds
1 T honey

Mix well, on high, in a blender for 2 minutes. Enjoy the frothy yumminess!

Happy Eating!
Heather :)