I have been "dieting", and I use that word loosely. I am incredibly weak when it comes to eating things I love, and a LOT of what I love is NOT healthy!
But, to keep myself accountable, I created an Instagram to share my food choices publicly. I try to post at least 1 meal a day to the account, so that I am forcing myself to stay healthy!
Last week, I made 4 delicious recipes, and I thought I would share them!
Loaded Greek SaladI love Greek food, and I love salads! So, this is right up my alley. I started with romaine lettuce, washing and chopping. I topped it with shredded rotisserie chicken, feta cheese crumbles, diced red onions, sliced roma tomato, sliced cucumber, and pepperoncini peppers. I topped it all with my favorite Greek salad dressing, Ken's Steakhouse. I purchased black olives and completely forgot to add them! I am not a fan of kalamata olives, and the last few times I have had them, I have bit into a pit. So, I skip those when making salads at home. I purchase a rotisserie chicken about twice a month, and this is one of the ways I use the meat!
This is another pinterest recipe that I thought was worth cooking again!
Here is the link RECIPE
And I would like to warn you before cooking this, 3 cups of COOKED quinoa, does NOT mean to cook 3 cups of quinoa!! Cook 1-1.5 Cups of quinoa!!! I had quinoa everywhere. I also used only 4 peppers. These are INCREDIBLY filling, and you will likely not be able to eat more than 1 pepper. You can make the recipe using all of the canned goods instead of 1/2 cans and freeze half of the mixture for future peppers!
Greek Lettuce Wraps
This was a last minute toss together, and was inspired by a new appetizer at Carrabbas! I LOVE Carrabbas, and we eat there at least 4 times a month. They recently changed their menu, and added an appetizer called Italian Lettuce Wraps. I am unsure of what all they use to make them, but they are so delicious. I happened to see Lettuce Wraps at the grocery store, and decided to purchase them for naked tacos! However, I never made it to that recipe. I topped the wraps with shredded rotisserie chicken, and a mixture of chopped red onion and pepperoncini peppers. I was completely out of feta cheese when I made these, but it would have been on them if I had any! I topped the wraps with my favorite Greek dressing, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. I also heated up a piece of Naan bread that I had in the freezer, thank you Trader Joes!! I cut it into pieces and dipped them in Tzatziki sauce, and it was Greek perfection!
Another pinterest recipe perfection!
Here is the link RECIPE
I have a few tips when making this recipe. Make your noodles before you start cooking and set them aside. I also recommend using the larger spiral cutter, as the noodles tend to "cook down" and get smaller as they cook. They were still delicious when they were small! It was quite a bit more work than I usually put into cooking, but well worth it!
I will continue to do recipe recaps each week! Sharing the recipes that I loved with you!! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @healthypartyof4 for yummy meal ideas!
