Tuesday, May 15, 2012

my favorite salad to make right now


Here it is.  My baby.  I love her. 

I eat her every day.
She is helping me to try and fit in my mint green pants?  Remember those?  See I was cool before everyone else knew colored pants were cool... 

Did I mention I don't care for Spinach?
 Unless its with eggs and bacon or strawberries and sugary dressing. 
So this is the healthier version. 

Did you know quinoa can freeze?  I just soaked mine for 15 minutes and then rinsed it good.

I made a bunch of it and then freeze and store the rest.

Lemon dressings are in my DNA.  Seriously, its cause we are Swiss.

Okay, here is what I do in case you want to try it. 

My mom would hate this.   



Spinach Only. Tons of it.  

1/3 cup chopped marinated artichoke hears 

red pepper (or yellow or orange)

1/2 cup quinoa (the only grain thats a true protein)

a little real parmesan cheese

half a lemon

1 tsp olive oil

1/4 -1/2 tsp salt. 

Mix well and taste a leaf to make sure its lemony.
 maybe a few more dashes of salt.   Salt is magic. 


sometimes I add avocado if I have it.  

Early in the week I chop the spinach red pepper and artichokes.  Then toss in what I need.

Tell me if you have any good suggestions. 

Hooray, now I actually can eat spinach.  






8 comments:

RachelAA said...

You're lookin' so good I'm sold on this salad. Thanks

Nancy Jo said...

Does Jason eat it? The kids?

brookeisacrazylady said...

nope. just me

Our Micro-Preemie organization said...

Allison gave me this recipe for a spinach smoothie that I LOVE!

Half a bag of spinach (yes, half!)
6 strawberries
1 banana
1 scoop whey protein powder (I use Trader Joe's vanilla flavor)
a few ice cubes
1/2 or 1 cup of water
tablespoon agave syrup

blend and drink. Yummy!

Lauren said...

Is this the Salad I had to miss the other day! I knew I would love it!!! Make it Saturday!!!

Jenn said...

I love spinach!!! eat it all the time... especially when I know my iron is low! This salad looks yummy! i want to try that syrup too.... what's agave syrup?

Jenn said...

smoothie... i want to try the smoothie..geesh

embot said...

yumzy. i want to come up so you can make this for me and show off your fancy salad skills. aren't i thoughtful?