Summer Time is Party Time

Its been a while since i posted a Blog things get so hectic i sometimes have a hard time finding the time to sit and actually finish one.  Luckily my nutrition guru Alicia sent me some recipes for summer salads.  As i have learned the hard way when you go to party's they are not always healthy person friendly especially as we roll into BBQ season some times it becomes prudent to make sure we take care of ourselves and bring something healthy and good tasting to the parties and BBQ's we attend.  Alicia has provided 3 recipes for Delicious salads for the summer season.  I will get more post out there I just have to stop moving long enough to fill you in on the Adventures that Jonathan and I have been on

Summer Salads by Alicia Joy Moskal, Holistic Health Coach

Summer can be a challenge when it comes to eating healthy. With all the barbeque's, cookouts, and get-togethers it can be a sea of temptation. So instead of throwing all your hard work away every time you see that buffet table, I recommend bringing something healthy and delicious that you can share. As long as you know there is going to be at least one thing there you can enjoy guilt free, you might have an easier time avoiding some of the less healthy foods. These three salads are a few of my personal favorites and are very popular with groups. For more information and recipes visit my website www.sevenlevelscoaching.com

Black Bean Salad

Ingredients

2 cans black beans

1 cup frozen corn

¼ cup diced red bell pepper

¼ cup diced red onion

¼ cup diced scallions

¼ cup diced pineapple

 1 tablespoon chopped Cilantro

Juice of ½ Lime

1 tablespoons Honey

4 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar

Pinch of cumin (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

 2 cups cooked Quinoa

1 cup chopped Spinach

1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

Juice of ½  Lemon

¼ cup Feta cheese

½ cup Red grapes halved

¼ cup Olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Combine all ingredients and enjoy

Wild Rice Salad

Ingredients

2 cups cooked Brown rice and wild rice blend

½ cup Dried cranberries

½ cup Walnuts or pecans

¼ cup Scallions

Juice of 1 fresh orange

Zest of orange

1 TB Olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Combine all ingredients and refrigerate for 1 hour