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Chickpea Salad

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Chickpea Salad
Takes just 3 minutes to throw together and costs less than 3 dollars!
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Ingredients
  1. 1 can drained Chickpeas
  2. Cherry Tomatoes
  3. Feta Cheese
  4. Greens: kale, spinach or lettuce
  5. Pumpkin Seeds
  6. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  7. Lemon Juice
  8. Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. This is a hearty salad that will hold up for a few days. Toss all the ingredients into a bowl. There are no measurements because this is about what looks good to you. You can't mess it up! Use however much cheese, tomatoes and seeds you like. Drizzle with EVOO so it coats when you mix it all up and just squeeze a little lemon juice over the top. Like a lot of greens? That's ok! Don't want much, then use just a handful. Don't add the greens until right before you are ready to toss and eat, unless you choose kale. In that case, you can add it in with the rest of the ingredients.
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Tasty Tomato Soup

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Tasty Tomato Soup
Serves 4
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  1. From Brooke: The temperatures are dropping fast. It’s time to get out the sweaters and cozy up inside. It’s easy to hunker down in the winter, opting to watch a movie instead of walking to a new restaurant. But don’t let the cold weather put a damper on your social calendar.
  2. The solution is in your own kitchen. Why not invite some friends over for a soup party? It is a great way to enjoy a cozy and casual dinner with friends without the stress of preparing an elaborate feast. Plus, soup is the one dish that can make anyone look like a good cook.
  3. Soups are warm, hearty, comforting and hard to mess up! Don’t want to use chicken broth? Use vegetable broth. Out of broccoli? Replace with mushrooms. Tired of chicken? Try it with fish. A little broth and a few veggies in the freezer or fridge is all you need to get started. If you have the time to make a double batch, you can freeze some before anyone arrives and defrost later.
Here are a few things to keep in mind if you’d like to give a soup party a try
  1. Spice up the variety
  2. Offer two soup choices that highlight different flavor profiles. Pair a spicy chili with a veggie soup or a tomato soup with a white chicken chili. For really large groups, ask other people to bring a soup, too—then let party goers vote on their favorite. Give the winner a bottle of wine or a cookbook.
  3. Tempt guests with toppings
  4. Allow everyone to customize their own bowl. Pumpkin seeds, peppers, chopped onions, fresh herbs and goat cheese are all healthy options.
  5. Give serving options
  6. Offer two different sizes of bowls to your guests. Smaller bowls or mugs work great for people who might want to try all of the soups. Larger bowls work best for people with a hearty appetite. The casual nature of a soup party means you can serve the soup straight off the stovetop or keep it warm in a crock pot and let people get their own.
  7. Send them home with something special
  8. I love to add special touches to dinners at my house. In this case, you might want to offer everyone a copy of the recipe when they leave.
  9. 4 Make-Ahead Soups for When You Want to Veg Out
  10. TASTY TOMATO SOUP
  11. By Brooke Thomas from The Thankful 30 Crock Pot
  12. Serves: 4-6
  13. Ingredients
  14. 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  15. 4 cups chicken broth (swap for veggie to make vegan)
  16. 1 teaspoon oregano
  17. 1 teaspoon basil
  18. 1 teaspoon salt
  19. 1 teaspoon pepper
  20. 1 can coconut full-fat milk
  21. 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
  1. Add tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, basil, salt and pepper to crock pot. Stir.
  2. Cook on high 4-6 hours or low for 8 hours.
  3. Add coconut milk and butter and stir well.
  4. For a creamier soup, you can blend with an immersion blender.
Adapted from The Thankful 30 Crock Pot
Adapted from The Thankful 30 Crock Pot
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Broccoli Boost Salad

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Broccoli Boost Salad
Serves 4
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Prep Time
15 min
Total Time
15 min
Prep Time
15 min
Total Time
15 min
Ingredients
  1. 5 cups (about 1 head) raw broccoli florets, chopped
  2. ½ red onion, chopped
  3. 4 slices nitrate-free turkey bacon (Applegate Farms brand), cooked and crumbled
  4. 1 cup raw sunflower seeds
  5. 1 cup dried cranberries
Dressing
  1. ¾ cup organic mayo or Veganaise
  2. 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  3. honey, stevia, or xylitol to taste
  4. ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all salad ingredients and mix well. In a separate small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients and mix well with a whisk.  Add the dressing to the salad and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Notes
  1. gluten free, dairy free, heart healthy
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Spring Detox Salad

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Spring Detox Salad
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Ingredients
  1. 1 head raw cauliflower, chopped
  2. 1 head raw broccoli, chopped
  3. 1 bunch kale, stems removed and chopped
  4. 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
  5. 3 raw carrots, shredded
  6. ½ cup raw sunflower seeds
  7. ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
  8. 1 cup raisins
  9. Juice of one lemon
  10. Salt & Pepper to taste
  11. Drizzle Balsamic Vinegar (optional)
Instructions
  1. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Cover and store in refrigerator.
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Carolyn’s Sweet Massaged Kale Salad

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Carolyn’s Sweet Massaged Kale Salad
I've been collecting healthy recipes from my friends and family because I'm so proud of their quests to prepare healthier food for their families. This recipe comes from my sweet friend Carolyn. This is one of her favorite recipes and her kids even love it! This is a perfect recipe for the warmer weather to take to cookouts or parties! Did you know that per calorie, kale has more calcium than milk? Calcium aids in preventing bone loss, preventing osteoporosis and maintaining a healthy metabolism. Try adding more kale into your diet to give your metabolism a healthy boost!
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Ingredients
  1. 1 large bunch of organic Kale, remove stalks and thinly slice
  2. 1 lemon, juiced
  3. ¼ cup EVOO, plus an extra drizzle
  4. 2 tsp raw organic honey, local honey is best
  5. Kosher salt
  6. Freshly ground black pepper
  7. 1 mango diced or 1 grapefruit segmented (any fruit will do here)
  8. 2-3 tablespoons pumpkin or sunflower seeds
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl add the sliced kale, pour half of the lemon juice over it, a drizzle of EVOO and a pinch of the kosher salt. Massage the mixture until the kale leaves start to soften and wilt. This will take 2-3 minutes. DO NOT stop short on the time as the longer you massage it the more tender and soft the leaves will get. Set aside while you assemble the dressing.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining lemon juice, honey, and pepper. Stream in the ¼ cup EVOO while whisking until a dressing forms.
  3. Pour the dressing over the kale, add the fruit and pumpkin seeds and toss. Enjoy!
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Tomato Basil Summer Salad

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Tomato Basil Summer Salad
Serves 4
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Prep Time
10 min
Prep Time
10 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 cups fresh basil, chopped
  2. 4 Roma tomatoes, diced
  3. 4 tablespoons goat cheese
  4. Juice of ¼ lemon
  5. ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  6. 2 teaspoons EVOO
  7. Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Mix the lemon, vinegar, EVOO, salt & pepper in a bowl. In a separate bowl, add the basil, tomatoes, and goat cheese. Pour the dressing on top and toss to coat.
Notes
  1. Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegetarian, Heart Healthy
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