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cilantro-lime jalapeno chicken salad

• 3 large chicken breasts
• poaching liquid (chicken stock, water, carrots, celery, onion, herbs, bay leaf, peppercorns)
• 1 jalapeño diced (with seeds scraped out)
• 4 Tbs cilantro coarsely chopped
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/4 red onion diced fine
• 1/3 cup mayo (plus a little more if needed)
• 1 Tbs Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp cumin
• salt and pepper
• 2 ripe avocados (or for a sandwich, good French or Italian bread)

Season chicken with salt and pepper and *poach. Remove chicken from liquid and shred with a fork. 

Once chicken has cooled add mayo, Dijon, cumin, lime juice, salt and pepper and incorporate.  Add more mayo and lime if necessary.  Mix in red onion, jalapeño and cilantro. Cool in fridge for several hours to let flavors merge and serve with avocado or for a sandwich on French bread with a slice of provolone.

*To Poach – In a medium pot add chicken breasts to the poaching liquid.  The chicken should be completely immersed.  Bring to a boil and then immediately reduce heat and partially cover.  Reduce heat to a simmer for 10 minutes.  Remove from heat and chicken remain in the liquid for about 15 minutes.   Reserve the liquid for future use.

cucumber salad with dill dressing

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish (optional)
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 4 to 6 Kirby cucumbers (about 1 pound), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, lemon juice, and dill. Season with salt and pepper, and whisk well to combine.
2. Add cucumbers, and toss to coat. Garnish with more dill, if desired. Serve, or refrigerate, covered, up to 4 hours.

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easy, super healthy smoothies

Get TONS of nutrition in your morning smoothie without having to keep a fridge full of fruits and veggies all the time. Contains: coconut water, mint, spinach, mango, celery, almonds, honey, orange, and ginger. 

•  2 cups coconut water
• 1/3 cup almonds
• 2 cups spinach
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint
• 1/2 orange
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
• 2 cups frozen mango cubes

skinny taco dip

• 8 oz 1/3 less fat Philadelphia cream cheese
• 8 oz reduced fat sour cream
• 16 oz jar mild salsa
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 2 large tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese
• 2.25 oz black olives,

salad in a jar - stays fresh and crisp!

*You need a vacuum sealer with a jar attachment… but this is basically genius

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