Strawberry Spinach Salad
Refreshing! That is the first word that comes to mind from a blissful bite of this salad. With fresh baby spinach, tender caramelized onions, sweet juicy strawberries and crunchy sliced almonds, this salad is a minefield of pleasurable flavors. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the goodness of greens.
Servings: 8
Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com
Here’s what you need…
For the Fresh Tarragon Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons golden balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon melted raw honey (OR 10 drops liquid stevia)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons fresh tarragon, minced
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- dash of black pepper
For the Strawberry Spinach Salad:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 8 cups baby spinach
- 8 strawberries, sliced
- 2 avocados, pitted and cubed
- 2 Tablespoons sliced almonds
- sea salt
- black pepper
Instructions:
- Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk until fully combined, set aside.
- Place a small skillet over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and sliced onion. Cook for 8-10 minutes, adding a Tablespoon of water halfway through the cooking time. Once the water has evaporated and the onion is tender, remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl toss the spinach with the Fresh Tarragon dressing. Top with the sliced strawberries, cubed avocado, sliced almonds, caramelized onions and a sprinkle of sea salt and black pepper. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 185 calories, 16g fat, 7g carbohydrate, 86mg sodium, 1g sugar, 6g fiber, and 4g protein.
Homemade Almond Butter
A spoonful of homemade almond butter on banana is a fantastic pre-workout snack. It’s also delicious added to a protein shake or slathered on sliced apples. By blending your own almond butter at home you’re enjoying pure, unadulterated almonds and sea salt without the added sugars and preservatives found in many store bought brands. Enjoy!
Servings: 20
Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com
Here’s what you need…
- 3 cups roasted, unsalted almonds
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions:
- Blend all of the ingredients in a food processor until creamy. This can take up to 10 minutes, so when it doubt continue to blend, blend, blend. Enjoy!
Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 109 calories, 10g fat, 3g carbohydrate, 28mg sodium, 1g sugar, 2g fiber, and 4g protein.
Chicken and Butternut Squash Salad
When working towards a fat loss goal it’s important to incorporate plenty of greens and lean protein into your diet, while removing starchy and grain-filled items. This Chicken and Butternut Squash Salad makes a really satisfying meal that will propel you towards your weight loss goals without making you feel like you’re missing out on tasty food 🙂
Servings: 6
Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com
Here’s what you need…
- 1 Butternut Squash, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 6 cups Arugula
- 2 cups leftover roasted chicken, chopped
- 5 Dates, pitted and chopped
- ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1 avocado
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400 F. Cube the butternut squash and place in a large bowl. Toss it with the olive oil, cinnamon, paprika, cumin and sea salt.
- Spread over a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes. Stir the squash and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Combine the squash and all of the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 109 calories, 10g fat, 3g carbohydrate, 28mg sodium, 1g sugar, 2g fiber, and 4g protein.
Easy Pickled Radish
Looking for a crispy, crunchy snack that won’t derail your fitness results? Look no further than this simple recipe for Easy Pickled Radish. Enjoy these sliced over your next salad, sprinkled over braised meat, or enjoyed straight out of the jar!
Servings: 4
Courtesy of RealHealthyRecipes.com
Here’s what you need…
- 1 bunch radishes
- 3 cloves Garlic
- ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
- ½ teaspoon celery seeds
- ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¾ cup water
- 3 tablespoons raw honey
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
Instructions:
- Slice the tops off of the radishes and thinly slice into rounds. Place the radish rounds in a pint-sized canning jar. Slice into the garlic cloves in multiple places, then put on top of the sliced radishes. Top with the peppercorns and celery seeds.
- In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, honey and sea salt. Place over medium heat and stir constantly until it comes to a boil. Pour the mixture over the radish rounds.
- Allow the mixture to come to room temperature. Serve immediately or keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!
Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 17 calories, 0g fat, 3g carbohydrate, 194mg sodium, 2g sugar, 0g fiber, and 1g protein.