Lunch
05/11-05/17
Shopping list
Meat/Seafood
2 cups shredded chicken
Produce
1 avocado
1 lime
1 tsp cilantro
1 lg english cucumber
3 cups small tomatoes
3/4 cup red onion
1 cup mini sweet bell peppers
5 cups broccoli florets (about 2 crowns)
1 bunch asparagus
3 lemons
4 garlic cloves
Dairy
1/4 cup greek yogurt
Seasonings/Spices/Condiments
Salt & Pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup mayo
1 tbsp dill
Baking
3/4 cup olive oil
Canned Goods/ Soups
1 jar whole green olives
Dry Goods
1 lb spiral pasta
Pita bread
*If you plan to make these recipes more than once a week you will need to increase the above amounts.
Avocado Chicken Salad Pita
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup plain Greek Yogurt
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20-30 minutes to let all those yummy flavors blend together.
- Serve in a pita pocket.
Springtime Pasta Salad
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 lb spiral pasta of choice
- 2 tbsp sea salt *for boiling noodles
- 1 lg English cucumber *peeled & cut into half coins
- 3 cups small tomatoes *cut in half
- 1 can whole olives *drained
- 3/4 cup red onion *cut into small strips
- 1 cup mini sweet bell peppers cut into rings *about 4
- 5 cups broccoli florets *about 2 broccoli crowns
- 1 bunch asparagus *ends cut off & cut into thirds
Vinaigrette
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 lemons juiced *little over 1/2 cup
- 3-4 lg garlic cloves *minced or crushed
- 1 tbsp dill *dried dill
- 2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare noodles of choice to al dente, following instructions on package and boiling in heavily salted water.
- Wash and cut broccoli into florets. Place in colander and when noodles are done drain over top of broccoli.
- While water for noodles is coming to a boil prepare vinaigrette. Place olive oil in large mixing bowl. Whisk in lemon juice until emulsified. Add garlic, dil and salt. Stir well.
- Wash and cut asparagus in thirds making sure to cut off tough ends. Bring a med pot of water to boil. Once boiling turn off heat and add cut asparagus. Let sit in hot water for 2-4 minutes or until desired doneness. Time will vary depending on thickness of spears. Drain and add to vinaigrette,
- Prepare cold veggies (cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, & olives) and set aside until noodles are cooled off to almost room temperature.
- Once noodles are done cooking drain over top of broccoli florets. Add to vinaigrette and stir well. Let sit for about 10 mins, cooling to almost room temp and add cold cut up veggies. Toss well.
- This recipe tastes great fresh or chilled.