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Ensalada de Pollo (Mexican chicken salad)

This ensalada de pollo (Mexican chicken salad) is packed with fresh flavors and perfect to bring to potlucks, picnics, and the office. It is creamy, chunky, and can be served on crispy tortillas or bread. For the chicken INGREDIENTS ▢ 2 small chicken breasts (read notes) ▢ 1 garlic clove ▢ 2 bay leaves For […]

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Easy Meal Sized Salad Recipes

Tender and juicy chicken thighs grilled in a chili lime marinade that doubles as a dressing! Creamy avocado slices, grilled red and yellow peppers, and succulent chicken INGREDIENTS Marinade/Dressing: 3 tablespoons olive oil 100 ml (just over 1/3 cup) freshly squeezed lime juice 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon brown sugar […]

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Taco Lettuce Wraps

Don’t limit yourself to lettuce for this low-carb, gluten-free taco lettuce wrap recipe—any fresh green sturdy enough to wrap around 1/2 cup of filling works. Ingredients 8 small iceberg or romaine lettuce leaves or 4 large, cut in half crosswise 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 pound lean ground beef ¼ teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons prepared […]

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Tangy Chicken Salad with

Ingredients ½ cup canola mayonnaise ½ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon) 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon black pepper 5 cups chopped rotisserie chicken breast ½ cup diced celery 1 cup halved red seedless grapes ¼ cup sliced scallions, divided 1 head butter lettuce Directions Stir together […]

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Crunchy Chicken Caesar Wraps

Ingredients 6-12 prepared chicken tenders (or store-bought) 1 cup homemade Caesar dressing (or store-bought) 6 large burrito-sized tortillas 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped ⅓ cup shaved parmesan Instructions CHICKEN TENDERS: If you’re using store-bought chicken tenders, prepare according to package directions. If you’re using mine, the recipe is listed here. DRESSING: While the chicken […]

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Bacon-wrapped keto burgers

Ingredients 7 oz. bacon (pork or turkey) 1¼ lbs ground beef or ground turkey 2 tbsp cold water 2 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped (optional) 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp salt ½ tsp ground black pepper 1 tbsp olive oil For serving 4 dill pickles 3 oz. (¾ cup) sliced cheddar cheese 3 oz. (21⁄3 […]

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Thai-Inspired Beef Lettuce Wraps Recipe

YOU’LL NEED 12 oz flank, skirt, or sirloin steak Salt and black pepper to taste 1 Tbsp hot sauce (we like Sriracha) 2 Tbsp fish sauce Juice of lime, plus wedges as garnish 1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced 1⁄2 red onion, thinly sliced 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 carrot, grated 1 head Bibb lettuce, […]

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Protein-Packed Turkey BLT Salad Recipe

ingredients 2 slices whole-wheat bread, cut into cubes 1⁄2 Tbsp olive oil 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 large tomato, chopped 1⁄2 English cucumber, chopped 8 oz roast turkey from the deli, cut into cubes 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped Low-fat ranch dressing (we like Bolthouse Farms) or Homemade Ranch HOW TO MAKE […]

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Crunchy Chicken Caesar Wraps

Ingredients 6-12 prepared chicken tenders (or store-bought) 1 cup homemade Caesar dressing (or store-bought) 6 large burrito-sized tortillas 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped ⅓ cup shaved parmesan cheese Instructions CHICKEN TENDERS: If you’re using store-bought chicken tenders, prepare according to package directions. If you’re using mine, the recipe is listed here. DRESSING: While the […]

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Crunchy Chicken Caesar Wraps

ngredients 6-12 prepared chicken tenders (or store-bought) 1 cup homemade Caesar dressing (or store-bought) 6 large burrito-sized tortillas 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped ⅓ cup shaved parmesan cheese Instructions CHICKEN TENDERS: If you’re using store-bought chicken tenders, prepare according to package directions. If you’re using mine, the recipe is listed here. DRESSING: While the […]