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SUN-DRIED TOMATO MEDITERRANEAN ZUCCHINI NOODLES SALAD

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SUN-DRIED TOMATO MEDITERRANEAN ZUCCHINI NOODLES SALAD You won’t be able to stop eating this flavorful zucchini noodles salad! Loaded with tons of fresh, healthy Mediterranean goodness and an unbelievable sun-dried tomato dressing. About my salad situation, guys… It’s officially out of hand is what it is. And this week marks the culmination of all salad history. Ingredients 3 medium zucchini spiralized 1/2 cup black olives sliced 1 can 15 oz artichoke hearts, drained and diced 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese Salt and pepper to taste SUNDRIED TOMATO DRESSING: 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons water 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Instructions In a large bowl, combine spiralized zucchini, olives, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, and feta. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Make the dressing: Place sundried tomatoes, vinegar, water, and garlic in food processor. With food processor running, d...

Cauliflower Corn and Cucumber Salad

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Cauliflower Corn and Cucumber Salad Great Cauliflower Corn and Cucumber Salad recipe. The salad is filled with corn, cauliflower, cucumbers, peppers and dill with a mayo dressing. This salad was inspired by the Cauliflower Mix Salad. I love to just throw together whatever I have in my refrigerator and often that creation becomes a family favorite. I made this salad and hubby loved it, he just couldn’t get enough. Cauliflower florets with cucumbers and corn are such a great combination. Enjoy this salad with a Potato and Meat Casserole or if in a hurry a delicious Canape. Don’t forget a simple dessert to finish off the meal! Enjoy my friends. This is a great salad to make ahead of time and refrigerate. Just mix before serving. Cauliflower Corn and Cucumber Salad Recipe. Ingredients: 2 cups cauliflower florets 2 small cucumbers 1/2 red pepper 2-3 green onions 1 (15oz) can corn, drained 1/3 – 1/2 cup mayonnaise Salt and pepper, to taste Fresh dill, optional Serves: 2-4 as side salad Instr...

CHEESY CAPRESE CHICKEN & QUINOA CASSEROLE

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CHEESY CAPRESE CHICKEN & QUINOA CASSEROLE Want to know the best way to your man’s heart?? Yep. This cheesy full-of-yummy-comforting-goodness casserole dish filled with rotisserie chicken, quinoa, fresh tomatoes and basil. I’ve always loved caprese dishes….the combination of mozzarella, tomatoes and basil is pure HEAVEN in my book and I figured it was absolutely necessary that they be thrown into a cheesy casserole. I wanted this dish to be hearty enough for my hubby’s tastes while still being relatively healthy. I used rotisserie chicken because, well duh, rotisserie chicken always has SO much flavor plus it really makes preparing this dish quick and simple. You could of course cook up some chicken breasts to use, but this just makes things a little easier and I am all about convenience these days. I also used quinoa rather than pasta which not only adds more nutritional value to the overall dish, but the quinoa soaks up the sauce so perfectly I actually prefer it over pasta! Oh an...