In the upcoming weeks one of the greatest seasons of the year will be starting…football season! Which means friends, family, and of course food! Here is a simple and healthy beef fajita recipe to help keep your tailgate or backyard watching party safe and healthy.
Lemon-Blueberry Salad
This easy and fresh recipe for Lemon-Blueberry Salad, which features spinach, kale, and blueberries, is the perfect quick side dish for those busy back-to-school nights.
It includes a bright and flavorful, “make-your-own-dressing” and includes a healthful variety of fruits and vegetables. It’s easy and simple that you can make it any night of the week, and delicious enough for weekend entertaining.
- 6 cups mixed greens (spinach, kale, and lettuce) pre-washed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup fresh blueberries washed
- 6 tablespoons goat cheese crumbled
- Wash your hands and clean your food preparation area.
- Wash all produce and fruits before preparing the salad.
- Place the mixed greens in a bowl. (If you don’t have mixed greens, use what greens you have on hand.)
- Toss with olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and blueberries.
- Divide among 6 servings and top each serving with 1 tablespoon of goat cheese.
Shrimp Tacos with Southwest Watermelon Salsa
Tacos are a favorite food staple in Texas, and this Shrimp Taco recipe is a great and easy twist for a quick summer dinner. The cooked shrimp is a great way to include seafood in your diet, while the Southwestern Watermelon Salsa provides a flavorful, refreshing, and low sodium alternative to traditional salsa. You can use whole wheat tortillas to include more whole grains to your meal.
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Edamame Corn Salad
- 3 Cup Corn
- 2 Cup edamame
- 1/2 Cup red onion
- 1 avocado
- 1 Tomato
- 1/4 Cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 2 oz feta cheese
- Mix together corn, edamame, red onion, avocado, and tomato.
- Whisk together olive oil, and lime juice. Pour over corn mixture.
- Top with cilantro and feta cheese.
Watermelon Cucumber Balsamic Salad
Looking for a great side dish? Check this refreshing salad out!
- 4 cups watermelon cubed
- 2 cups cucumber cubed
- 1/2 cup red onion sliced
- 1/4 cup basil chopped
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 oounces Fat Free feta cheese crumbled
- Mix together watermelon, cucumber, red onion and basil.
- Mix together olive oil and balsamic vinegar then pour over the watermelon mixture.
- Top with feta cheese and enjoy!