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Dinner Tonight

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Soba Noodle and Snap Pea Salad

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Here’s a healthy and delicious meal that can be made in a snap! This recipe makes a simple Asian side dish or easy, hearty meal that can be served hot or cold.  Here’s a tip, shallots are preferred in this recipe over onions due to their lighter flavor.


Soba Noodle and Snap Pea Salad
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This salad is quick and easy. Serve with grilled fish or shrimp or eat alone.
Servings Prep Time
10 15 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
10 15 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
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This salad is quick and easy. Serve with grilled fish or shrimp or eat alone.
Servings Prep Time
10 15 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
10 15 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Ingredients
Salad
Dressing
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Instructions
  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the soba noodles and cook for 4 minutes. In the last 30 seconds of cooking, add the snap peas. Drain and then rinse the noodle and pea mixture in cool water.
  3. Place the noodles and peas in a large bowl and add the carrots,cabbage, pepper and shallots.
  4. Whisk together all the ingredients for the the dressing and pour over salad. Refrigerate for at least 20 to 30 minutes.
Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Diabetes Forecast Magazine

Apple Waldorf Salad

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Apple Waldorf Salad is packed full of crunch and fiber with ingredients such as apples, celery, raisins, and pecans. Try this simple recipe for Dinner Tonight!

Apple Waldorf Salad
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Servings Prep Time
6 - 1/2 cup 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 - 1/2 cup 10 minutes
Apple Waldorf Salad
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Servings Prep Time
6 - 1/2 cup 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 - 1/2 cup 10 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: 1/2 cup
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  1. Wash, core, and dice the apples. Place the apples in a large mixing bowl with the orange juice and mix well. Add all other ingredients to the apples and toss gently.
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Note: If there is leftover salad, cover and store in the refrigerator.

Blackberry Chipotle Chicken

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Blackberries aren’t just for desserts! Otherwise, plain chicken is taken to another level with savory blackberry and chipotle flavors. This recipe looks elegant but it actually really easy and fairly quick to make – give it a try this week!


Blackberry Chipotle Chicken
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Blackberries are not just for desserts. This savory recipe is perfect for chicken or try it on pork tenderloin.
Servings
4 people
Cook Time
40 minutes
Servings
4 people
Cook Time
40 minutes
Blackberry Chipotle Chicken
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Blackberries are not just for desserts. This savory recipe is perfect for chicken or try it on pork tenderloin.
Servings
4 people
Cook Time
40 minutes
Servings
4 people
Cook Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
Chicken
Chipotle Blackberry Sauce
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Rinse any fresh fruits and herbs under cool running water to remove debris
  2. Sprinkle the salt and pepper on the chicken. In a nonstick pan heat up 2 teaspoons of the olive oil over medium-to-medium high heat. Place the chicken in the skillet and let brown for 3-5 minutes. Place chicken, browned side up, on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature has reached 165°F.
  4. While chicken is cooking in the oven, heat a 3-quart saucepan on medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil and the diced shallots. Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until soft. Add blackberries, chipotle pepper, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove sauce from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve the sauce over the chicken and top with mint leaves.
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Red, White and Blue Fruit Salad

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Jicama is a root vegetable that resembles a turnip. This vegetable is usually eaten raw and is a great alternative for chips. Season jicama with chili powder and a dash of salt for dips or dice them for salads.
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Red, White and Blue Fruit Salad
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A festive way to celebrate July 4th or Memorial Day.
Red, White and Blue Fruit Salad
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A festive way to celebrate July 4th or Memorial Day.
Ingredients
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  1. Whisk lime juice, honey and fresh mint into a small bowl.
  2. Place all fruit in large bowl and pour dressing over fruit. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and enjoy!
How to cut Jicama
  1. You will need a sharp knife, cutting board, vegetable peeler.
  2. Wash and peel jicama with a vegetable peeler.
  3. Cut 1/4 of an inch slices of the jicama and then cut those slices into matchsticks. You can then use these to dip into guacamole or other dips instead of chips or dice them to use in salads.
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Nutrition Facts
Red, White and Blue Fruit Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 48 Calories from Fat 2
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 105mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 5g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin A 0.1%
Vitamin C 79%
Calcium 1%
Iron 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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