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Winter Greens with Garlicky Vinaigrette

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Winter greens have a ton of peppery flavor. We paired them with a garlicky Caesar-inspired dressing that you can make with or without anchovies.

Winter Greens Salad with Garlicky Vinaigrette Recipe

Winter Greens with Garlicky Vinaigrette Recipe

Total Time: 25 min.
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
3 anchovy fillets, rinsed, finely chopped (optional)
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
4 cups coarsely chopped (or torn) radicchio
8 cups coarsely chopped (or torn) mixed bitter winter salad greens (like chicory and escarole)
2 medium endive heads, sliced in half lengthwise, then crosswise in ½-inch slices

Preparation:
1. Rub garlic in the bottom of a medium salad bowl.
2. Add lemon juice and anchovy; mix well.
3. Slowly add oil while whisking constantly; mix well. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Set aside for 10 minutes.
4. Place radicchio, salad greens, and endive in salad bowl; mix well. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per Serving):
Calories: 111
Fat: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g (Fiber: 11 g; Sugars: 2 g)
Protein: 6 g

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Sweet Potato Salad

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This salad is topped with hearty sweet potatoes. They’re a superfood high in beta-carotene, potassium, and manganese. Pumpkin seeds add extra crunch!

Sweet Potato Salad Recipe

Sweet Potato Salad

Total Time: 1 hour 15 min.
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 30 min.
Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1½ tsp. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
½ tsp. raw honey (or pure maple syrup)
1 dash Himalayan salt (or sea salt)
1 tsp. chopped fresh herbs (like basil, oregano or parsley) (to taste; optional)
1 medium baked sweet potato, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
1 medium green apple, diced
½ medium red bell pepper, diced
1 stalk green onion, finely sliced
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
4 cups fresh arugula
2 Tbsp. pumpkin seed kernels, toasted (or chopped raw walnuts)

Preparation:
1. Combine oil, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and herbs (if desired) in a medium bowl; whisk to blend.
Set aside.
2. Combine sweet potato, apple, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro in a large bowl; mix well.
3. Drizzle dressing over sweet potato mixture; toss gently to blend.
4. Place even amounts of arugula on two serving plates; top each with sweet potato mixture and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.

Tip: Bake fork-pierced sweet potato at 450° F for 30 to 40 minutes or until just tender. Do not over bake; cool.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 236
Total Fat: 11 g
Total Carbs: 32 g (Fiber: 6 g; Sugar: 16 g)
Protein: 5 g

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Baked Apple Chips

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Want a satisfying, crunchy snack? Try these apple chips! They’re easy to make and don’t have any added sugar or preservatives. Your kids will love them too!

Baked Apple Chips Recipe

Baked Apple Chips

Total Time:  2 hrs. 25 min.
Prep Time:  10 min.
Cooking Time:  2 hrs. 15 min.
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:
2 medium red apples, cored, sliced very thin
1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 275° F.
2. Place apples in a medium bowl. Sprinkle evenly with cinnamon; toss to blend.
3. Place apples on parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes, turn, bake for an additional 45 minutes, turn, bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until apples have dried and are starting to get crisp.

Note: Apples can be peeled if you prefer.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 49
Total Fat: 0 g
Total Carbohydrates: 13 g (Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 9 g)
Protein: 0 g

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Spinach & Berry Salad

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Topped with fresh blueberries and strawberries and dressed with a tangy, homemade vinaigrette (recipe here!), this salad tastes like summertime!

Spinach and Berry Salad Recipe

Spinach & Berry Salad

Total Time: 10 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:
8 cups fresh baby spinach
1 medium orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
½ cup fresh blueberries
½ cup sliced fresh strawberries
¼ cup slivered almonds
8 Tbsp. Strawberry Vinaigrette

Preparation:
1. Combine spinach, bell pepper, blueberries, strawberries, and almonds in a large serving bowl; toss gently to blend.
2. Drizzle salad evenly with Strawberry Vinaigrette; toss gently to blend.
3. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per Serving):
Calories: 107
Total Fat: 6 g
Total Carbohydrates: 13 g (Fiber: 4 g; Sugars: 8 g)
Protein: 3 g

Chunky Rainbow Salsa

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It’s easy to “eat the rainbow” with this vibrantly colored salsa made with tomato, mango, avocado and bell peppers. Want to make it spicy? Add finely chopped jalapeño or habanero. Serve with baked corn tortilla chips, eat as a side salad, or spoon onto grilled fish, chicken, or pork chops.

Chunky Rainbow Healthy Salsa Recipe

Chunky Rainbow Salsa

Total Time: 15 min.
Prep Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 8 servings, about ⅓ cup each

Ingredients:
1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped
1 medium green (or red or yellow) bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 medium mango, peeled, cut into ¾-inch cubes
1 medium red onion, coarsely chopped
3 fresh cilantro sprigs, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 medium avocado, cut into ¾-inch cubes

Preparation:
1. Combine tomato, bell pepper, mango, onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a medium bowl; mix well.
2. Gently fold in avocado.
3. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 68
Total Fat: 4 g
Total Carbs: 9 g (Fiber: 3 g; Sugar: 5 g)
Protein: 1 g

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Mango Salad

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Mangos are back in season! This mango salad is kicked up with a zing of jalapeno and is a great—and easy—side salad that you can pair with almost any meal.

Mango salad recipe

Mango Salad

Total Time: 20 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:
2 medium mangoes, peeled, cut into half-inch cubes
½ medium red onion, finely chopped
½ medium jalapeno (or Serrano chile), cut in half, seeds removed, finely chopped
¼ cup 100% orange juice
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
Sea salt (to taste; optional)
8 cups baby greens (or arugula)
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation:
1. Combine mangoes, onion, jalapeno, orange juice, cilantro, and salt (if desired) in a medium bowl; mix well. Set aside for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Place greens in a large bowl.
3. Drizzle oil over greens; toss gently to blend.
4. Add mango mixture; toss gently to blend.
5. Divide salad evenly among four plates. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):
Calories: 115
Total Fat: 4 g
Total Carbs: 20 g (Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 17 g)
Protein: 2 g

Lentil Lime Salad

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Lentils are filling because they are packed with protein and fiber. This simple preparation is inspired by a recipe in the Ultimate Reset clean eating plan, but you can enjoy this Lentil Lime Salad any time. Serve it as is, mound it atop leafy greens, or pair it with lean protein.

Lentil Lime Salad Healthy Recipe

Lentil Lime Salad

Total Time: 2 hrs. 5 min.
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients:
1 cup cooked green lentils
1 medium carrot, shredded
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1½ tsp. sesame oil
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
Braggs Liquid Aminos
Himalayan salt (to taste; optional)
¼ tsp. ground cumin (to taste; optional)
Fresh herbs like basil and oregano (to taste; optional)

Preparation:
1. Combine lentils, carrot, cilantro, oil, lime juice, Braggs Liquid Aminos, salt (if desired), cumin (if desired), and herbs (if desired) to lentils; toss gently to blend.
2. Let salad marinate, covered, in refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 326
Total Fat: 8 g
Carbohydrates: 49 g (Fiber: 18 g; Sugar: 7 g)
Protein: 19 g

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Dark Moon Protein Shake

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If you love blackberries and pecans, this shake will quickly become one of your favorites.

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Dark Moon Protein Shake

Prep Time: 5 min.
Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop Strawberry Shakeology (or protein powder of your choice)
½ cup fresh or frozen blackberries
2 Tbsp. chopped raw pecans
1 cup ice

Preparation:
Place all ingredients in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:
 Calories: 295
Total Fat: 14 g
Total Carbs: 26 g (Fiber: 9 g; Sugars: 11 g)
Protein: 19 g

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Baked Tortilla Chips

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How many times have you reached mindlessly into a bag of mediocre tortilla chips, shoveling one after another into your mouth? Those fried crisps are loaded with fat, calories, and sodium that adds up fast! Why do that, when it’s quick and easy to make your own healthy chips with actual corn tortillas? These baked corn tortilla chips taste fresh and have a satisfying crunch you’ll love, without the guilt. Dress them up with a squeeze of fresh lime, serve with salsa & guacamole or this healthier seven layer dip.

Baked Tortilla Chips

baked tortilla chips

Total Time: 20 min.
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: 15 min.
Yield: 10 servings (1.5 tortillas or approx. 9 chips, depending on how they’re sliced)

Ingredients:

15 corn tortillas, cut into wedges
Nonstick cooking spray
1 tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)

Preparation:

1. Heat oven to 375° F.
2. Lightly coat both sides of tortillas with spray. Arrange in a single layer on two baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crisp.
3. Sprinkle with salt.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Calories: 78
Total Fat: 1 g
Total Carbohydrate: 16 g (Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 0 g)
Protein: 2 g

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Detox Kale Salad

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Hit the ground running this month with this kale salad recipe packed with broccoli, cauliflower, and other nutrient-rich foods.

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Detox Kale Salad

Total Time: 10 min.
Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients:
2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. unfiltered raw cider vinegar
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. pure maple syrup
2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1 pinch Himalayan salt (or sea salt)
2 cups chopped kale
½ cup chopped cauliflower
½ cup chopped broccoli
½ cup chopped cabbage
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation:
1. Combine oil, vinegar, lemon juice, maple syrup, ginger, and salt in a small bowl; whisk to blend. Set aside.
2. Combine kale, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, and cilantro in a large bowl; mix well.
3. Drizzle cabbage mixture with dressing; toss gently to blend.

Nutrition Facts (per Serving):
 Calories: 215
Total Fat: 10 g
Total Carbs: 29 g (Fiber: 6 g; Sugars: 8 g)
Protein: 8 g