Chicken Caesar Wraps

Chicken Caesar Wraps

Portions:4
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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 16 leaves romaine
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 ½ c. grape tomatoes quartered
  • 1 c. croutons
  • 1 c. Caesar dressing
  • c. freshly grated Parmesan

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil.
  • Add chicken and season with garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Cook for 3 to 5 or until warm.
  • Let rest 5, then slice.
  • Cut a large square of parchment.
  • Fold up bottom corner to make a triangle.
  • Cover paper with 3 leaves romaine then top with a few slice of chicken, avocado, and a handful of tomatoes and croutons.
  • Drizzle with Caesar dressing and sprinkle with Parm, then top with another romaine leaf.
  • Roll wrap by folding sides in toward one another, then tightly wrap parchment paper around bottom.
  • Poke with a toothpick to secure and top with more dressing.
  • Repeat with remaining ingredients to make three more wraps.
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Course Chicken / Wrap’s

Cobb Salad Sushi

Cobb Salad Sushi

Portions:4
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Ingredients

  • 10 slices bacon
  • 1 avocado
  • ½ c. corn
  • ½ c. quartered cherry tomatoes
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ c. crumbled blue cheese
  • ½ c. Shredded lettuce
  • ½ c. cooked shredded chicken
  • vinaigrette for dipping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400º.
  • On a large baking sheet with a wire rack placed on top, line 5 slices bacon side by side.
  • Lift one end of every other bacon slice and place another bacon slice on top of the lifted pieces.
  • Lay the slices back down.
  • Next, lift opposite bacon slices back and place a bacon slice on top.
  • Lay the slices back down.
  • Repeat the weaving process until you have a bacon weave of 5 strips by 5 strips.
  • Bake until the bacon is cooked but still pliable, about 25.
  • Let cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mash avocados until only small chunks remain.
  • Stir in corn and cherry tomatoes then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pat bacon weave with paper towels to drain fat and transfer to a piece of saran wrap (helps for rolling! ).
  • Spread a thin layer of the avocado mixture on top of bacon weave, then top with blue cheese, shredded lettuce, and shredded chicken.
  • Starting from the bottom, tightly roll, then slice.
  • Serve with vinaigrette for dipping.
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Caprese Stuffed Avocados

Caprese Stuffed Avocados

Portions:4
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Ingredients

  • 2 avocados pitted
  • ½ c. cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ c. chopped fresh mozzarella
  • Italian seasoning
  • balsamic vinegar
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Scoop out avocados, leaving a small border.
  • Dice avocado and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, toss diced avocado with tomatoes, mozzarella, Italian seasoning, balsamic, and olive oil.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide salad among 4 avocado halves and garnish with basil.
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Course Salad

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Portions:8
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. gemelli
  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ c. cooked bacon crumbled
  • ½ c. ranch dressing
  • 2 tbsp. freshly chopped chives

Instructions

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook gemelli according to package directions until al dente.
  • Drain and transfer to large serving bowl.
  • Meanwhile, cook chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6 per side.
  • Transfer to a cutting board and chop.
  • To bowl, add pasta, chicken, bacon and dressing and toss until well combined.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with chives.
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Course Chicken / Pasta / Pork / Salad

Steak Taco Salad

Steak Taco Salad

Portions:4
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Ingredients

  • ¼ c. plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • ¾ lb. steak such as flank
  • 1 tbsp. Taco Seasoning
  • Juice of 2 small limes
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • Sea salt
  • 1 head romaine chopped
  • 1 c. corn kernels
  • 1 c. black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 c. cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 green onions sliced

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Rub steak with taco seasoning and sear until desired doneness, flipping once.
  • Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5, then slice against the grain.
  • Meanwhile, make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together remaining oil, lime juice, cumin, and oregano, and season with salt.
  • In a salad bowl, add romaine, seared steak, corn, black beans, tomatoes, and green onions.
  • Season with flaky salt, if desired.
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Course Beef / Salad

Italian Angel Hair Salad

Italian Angel Hair Salad

Italian Angel Hair Salad

Portions:8
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. angel hair
  • ½ lb. salami chopped
  • ½ c. sliced black olives
  • ½ c. roasted red peppers chopped
  • ½ c. green pepper chopped
  • ½ c. marinated mini mozzarella balls halved
  • ¼ c. extra-virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook angel hair according to package directions until al dente.
  • Drain, then transfer to a large serving bowl.
  • Add salami, olives, roasted red pepper, green pepper and mozzarella to bowl.
  • In a glass jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt and red pepper flakes.
  • Toss with pasta salad and serve.
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Course Pasta / Salad
Cuisine European / Italian

Pimento Pasta Salad

Pimento Pasta Salad

Portions:6
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. elbow macaroni
  • 3 jars pimento peppers drained
  • 2 c. shredded Cheddar
  • ¾ c. mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • kosher salt
  • ¼ c. Chopped chives

Instructions

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine macaroni, peppers, cheddar, mayonnaise and cayenne pepper.
  • Mix well.
  • Season with salt to taste.
  • Garnish with chives and serve.
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Course Pasta / Salad

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

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Ingredients

FOR THE PASTA SALAD

  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • kosher salt
  • 1 lb. penne pasta cooked
  • 2 c. chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 c. halved grape tomatoes
  • ½ c. freshly grated Parmesan
  • ½ c. croutons

FOR THE DRESSING

  • c. Caesar dressing
  • Juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 1 tbsp. chopped parsley
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil.
  • Add chicken breasts and season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder and salt.
  • Cook until golden on both sides and cooked through, 6 to 8 per side.
  • Set aside to rest, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a large bowl, combine chicken with cooked pasta, romaine, tomatoes, Parm and croutons.
  • In a medium bowl, combine Caesar dressing with lemon juice and parsley.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour over the pasta salad mixture and stir to combine.
  • Serve.
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Course Chicken / Pasta / Salad

Caprese Zoodles

Caprese Zoodles

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Ingredients

  • 4 large zucchini
  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 c. cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 c. mozzarella balls quartered if large
  • ¼ c. fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  • Using a spiralizer, create zoodles out of zucchini.
  • Add zoodles to a large bowl, toss with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Let marinate 15.
  • Add tomatoes, mozzarella and basil to zoodles and toss until combined.
  • Drizzle with balsamic and serve.
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Course Salad

Mexican Corn Salad

Mexican Corn Salad

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Ingredients

  • 6 ears corn kernels stripped
  • ½ c. mayonnaise
  • ¼ c. cotija cheese or feta plus more for garnish
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro plus more for garnish
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder plus more for garnish
  • kosher salt

Instructions

  • In a serving bowl, toss corn with mayo, cotija, lime juice, cilantro and chili powder.
  • Season generously with salt.
  • Top with more cotija, cilantro, and a sprinkle of chili powder.
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Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican