Michelle Marie Health & Wellness

I love a great salad that is QUICK and easy to make. I am always rushing out the door in the morning to get to work on time after squeezing in my morning Pure Barre class; so I need something that was already made the night before or something I can literally throw together in five minutes or less.

I have two go – to salads these days that are packed with flavor and nutrients and keep me full all afternoon.

Simple Arugula Salad

Ingredients:
Arugula
Cherry Tomatoes
Pine Nuts
Parmesean Cheese
Chicken / Leftovers
optional: 1/2 avocado sliced

Dressing: Lemon & Olive Oil

Directions:

1. Place the desired amount of arugula into your bowl or container
2. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add to the arugula
3. Top with 1/4 cup of pine nuts
4. Sprinkle 2-3 tbsp of Parmesan cheese
5. Add chicken breast or other leftover dinner meat to the top
6. Dress your salad with a squeeze of half a lemon and a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle with some black pepper

Enjoy!

SuperFood Salad

Ingredients:

Spring Mix or Spinach
Trader Joe’s SuperFood Frozen Mix
-Blend of Quinoa, Cubed and Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Carrots & Red Peppers
1/2 Avocado
Optional: Protein/Meat of Choice

Directions:

1. Cook the Trader Joe’s SuperFood Mix as directed on the package (4-6 minutes in microwave or stove) then set aside and let cool for a few minutes
2. Add desired amount of spinach and/or spring mix to your bowl or container
3. Top your greens with half of the SuperFood mix
4. Add chicken or another leftover dinner meat, chickpeas or white beans, almonds or walnuts for additional protein
5. Top with 1/2 avocado sliced

Enjoy!

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