Emily's Chop Salad
I just chopped up 2 heads of romaine lettuce, a cucumber, and a red onion and put them in separate containers so all of the veggies are ready to go and I can just throw them on top of the salad. No more chopping required. I do not make salads for myself very often, especially if I have to get everyting out and chop it all up right before I am going to eat. Now it is all ready and I can have a salad anytime. Romaine Lettuce Cucumber - chopped - I leave the skin on. Red onion - diced Cherry tomatoes - cut in half if necessary Blue Cheese Crumbles Mrs. Dash Tomato, Basil, Garlic Red Wine Vinegar Cut up as much or as little as you will eat. I cut up two of the three lettuce heads beacause that is all that would fit in my Tupperware. Put at least 2 cups of lettuce in a serving bowl, add the chopped onion, cucumber, tomatoes, and about a tablespoon of blue cheese crumbles. Add a sprinkle of the Mrs. Dash (we really like these seasonings, if you cannot tell...this one would be awesome in the veggie dip as well...). Top with a few shakes of red wine vinegar, to taste. It is a really great salad!! Feel free to add other veggies that you like on salads. Add 4 oz. of grilled chicken breast to make this a meal. |
Sarah's Sesame Asparagus
I thought this was a good one. I like it because you can serve it cold so it is a nice alternative to take to a picnic or pot luck and not need to keep warm.
1 1/2 lbs. asparagus
1/8 t. salt
1 T. Sesame Oil
2 T. Low Sodium Soy Sauce
1 T. Toasted Sesame Seeds
Cook Asparagus until crisp. Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, prepare the dressing by whisking together the soy sauce and the toasted sesame oil.
Arrange the asparagus spears on a platter and drizzle with the dressing. Garnish with sesame seeds. May be served warm or slightly chilled. Serves 4.
(According to mastercook) Per serving: 67 calories, 3 g protein, 5 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 369 mg sodium |
