Meal Type: Light Meals & Salads
Cedar Plank Trout with Chimichurri
PrintCedar Plank Trout with ChimichurriYield 4 servings Perfect for entertaining, this tender grilled rainbow trout is an easy showstopper with a mildly smoky flavor served with a bright chimichurri. Ingredients2 cedar planks (6 by 14 inches), soaked1 Tablespoon olive oil2 whole rainbow trout (about 1½ pounds each), cleaned¾ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper¼ teaspoon red pepper … Continued
Spicy Lemongrass Chicken
PrintSpicy Lemongrass ChickenYield 4 servings Serve this flavorful chicken over white rice with a side salad or slaw with an Asian sesame dressing. Ingredients1 small shallot, finely chopped3 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh lemongrass3 Tablespoons soy sauce2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice2 Tablespoons honey1 Tablespoon olive oil3 cloves garlic, finely chopped2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger1 Tablespoon chili-garlic … Continued
Salmon Farro Salad with Creamy Wasabi Dressing
PrintSalmon Farro Salad with Creamy Wasabi DressingYield 4 servings This delicious pan-seared salmon is packed with flavorful citrus, soy, and wasabi. Served on a light farro and fresh greens salad with a light drizzle of creamy wasabi dressing, it’s the perfect hearty lunch or quick dinner. IngredientsFor the Creamy Wasabi Marinade and Dressing:⅓ cup seasoned … Continued
Thai Coconut Curry with Shrimp Soup in a Jar
PrintThai Coconut Curry with Shrimp Soup in a Jar 1 serving Ingredients¼ cup full fat coconut milk2 teaspoons red Thai curry paste1 teaspoon chicken stock base¼ teaspoon fresh grated ginger2 ounces spaghetti shaped tofu noodles4 medium cooked shrimp6 snap peas, cut at a bias¼ cup thinly sliced mushroomsFresh cilantro, if desired1 lime wedge, if desiredInstructionsIn … Continued
Lemon Pesto Chicken Noodle Soup in a Jar
PrintLemon Pesto Chicken Noodle Soup in a Jar 1 serving Ingredients3 Tablespoons pesto1 Tablespoon lemon zest1 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon chicken stock base3 ounces leftover cooked pasta⅓ cup matchstick carrots⅓ cup shredded rotisserie chickenShaved Parmesan cheeseFresh basil, if desiredLemon wedgeInstructionsIn a resealable glass pint jar, stir together the pesto, lemon zest, lemon juice and chicken … Continued
Tofu and Veggie Noodle Soup in a Jar
PrintTofu and Veggie Noodle Soup in a Jar 1 serving Ingredients1 teaspoon vegetable stock base¼ teaspoon grated ginger¼ teaspoon grated garlic¼ cup cubed prepared tofu½ cup vegetable noodles (zucchini, carrot or squash)2 Tablespoons fresh chopped parsley2 Tablespoons thinly sliced green onionsInstructionsIn a resealable glass pint jar, stir together the vegetable stock base, ginger and … Continued
Summer Fattoush Salad
PrintSummer Fattoush SaladAuthor Kristen OlsonYield 4 servings A twist on the traditional fattoush salad with lettuce, spiralized zucchini, radishes, sliced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes. IngredientsFor the Pita Chips:4 pitas or pita pockets, cut into small wedges¼ cup olive oil1 garlic clove, finely chopped1 Tablespoon sumac½ teaspoon coarse kosher saltFor the Salad:1 heart of … Continued
Blackberry & Goat Cheese Naan Pizza
PrintBlackberry & Goat Cheese Naan Pizza Ingredients2 pieces of naan bread8 oz. goat cheese crumbles½ pint blackberries1 Tablespoon honeyBlack pepper½ cup fresh pea shoots InstructionsPreheat grill to medium heat.Arrange berries and goat cheese on naan breads. Sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper and drizzle with honey. Grill 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and top with pea … Continued
French Lentil Salad
Cooking lentils in wine with garlic and onions make a very flavorful base for a salad. You can make them ahead (see recipe below) to assemble the salad in a snap. Use leftover rotisserie chicken, smoked lake trout, or omit the meat altogether to make it vegetarian. PrintFrench Lentil SaladAuthor Brooke Martin IngredientsFrench green lentils … Continued