Southwestern Chicken Salad w/ Bacon & Avocado

This refreshing summer salad lends itself perfectly to being wrapped in lettuce leaves for
lunch on the go. It's also a great way to use up any leftover grilled chicken or bacon. Not that I ever have any leftover bacon. Seriously, who doesn't eat ALL of the bacon?!?! Not this chick....

Serves 8

• 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
• 2 poblano peppers, roasted & chopped
• 1/2 cup raw jicama, chopped
• 2 avocados, peeled & chopped
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup cooked bacon, chopped

For the dressing:

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 Tbl lime juice
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• Salt & pepper to taste

Combine the chicken, poblanos, green onions, jicama, and avocado in a medium bowl. In a
smaller bowl, combine the mayo, lime juice and spices until blended. Add the dressing to the salad and stir gently to combine. Stir in most of the bacon and cilantro, leaving a small amount out to use as garnish. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve wrapped in lettuce, low carb tortilla wraps, or straight out of the bowl. Dress with a small amount of sugar free tomato salsa if desired.

Approx. nutrition info. per serving: 170 calories, 13g fat, 2g net carbs, 9g protein

Article Source: The Gluten Free Low Carber by Mellissa Sevigny

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Anti-Pasta Cauliflower Salad

Chock full of bold Mediterranean flavors, you'll never miss the pasta in this hearty and
beautiful salad! Delicious and filling, this salad can be served on it's own or topped with
grilled chicken – perfect for an easy dinner on the patio!

Serves 8

• 2 cups of raw cauliflower, chopped
• 1/2 cup radicchio (or red cabbage), chopped
• 1/2 cup artichoke hearts, chopped
• 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 Tbl sun dried tomatoes, chopped
• 3 Tbl Kalamata olives, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 Tbl balsamic vinegar
• 3 Tbl good quality extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cook your finely chopped cauliflower in the microwave for five minutes. Don't add any liquid or seasoning to it, just spread it on a microwave safe dish and zap it. Alternatively, you could lightly steam the cauliflower in larger pieces and then drain and chop it after cooking. The key is to not overcook it – you want it to have some “bite” to it like an al dente pasta. Let it cool while you prep the other ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, radicchio, artichokes, basil, Parmesan, sun dried tomatoes, olives and garlic, tossing gently. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the olive oil and vinegar, then pour it over the salad. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste. Can be served room temperature or chilled. While the colors are the most vibrant in the first couple of hours after you make it, the flavors are even more delicious after a day or two in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Approx. nutrition info. per serving: 102 calories, 8g fat, 4g net carbs, 3g protein

Article Source: The Gluten Free Low Carber by Mellissa Sevigny

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Spinach & Artichoke Dip Soup

All of the flavors of the beloved dip in a deliciously satisfying bowl of soup! I make this in
large batches and heat it up whenever I get the urge to have a bowl – which is often! This
soup is so easy to make you have no excuse not to try it!

Serves 4

• 4 cups baby spinach leaves
• 2 cups canned artichoke hearts, drained
• 1 Tbl butter
• 4 oz Dubliner or cheddar cheese
• 1/2 small onion, roughly chopped
• 2 oz cream cheese
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp Sriracha hot sauce
• 1/2 c heavy cream
• (Half & Half or almond milk for low fat)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Add all of the ingredients to a blender. Puree. Pour into a medium saucepan and simmer for about 10 - 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Approx. nutrition info. per serving: 345 calories, 29g fat, 4.4g net carbs, 11 protein

Article Source: The Gluten Free Low Carber by Mellissa Sevigny

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