Healthy Italian Sub Salad

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Healthy Italian Sub Salad

Desember 20, 2018

healthy Italian Sub Salad 

The plate of mixed greens I thought of is propelled by an Italian Sub Sandwich and can be made two different ways with the greater part of similar fixings. One is speaking to low carb sweethearts, one is a delightful tortellini plate of mixed greens. Here is the thing that you have to get it going:

Ingredients

· 2 Hearts of Romaine, Shredded

· 1/2 lb of Salami, Sliced, Cut into Squares

· 1/2 lb of Provolone, Sliced, Cut into Squares

· 8oz Package of Marinated Mini Fresh Mozzarella Balls

· 1 Cucumber, Sliced Thin

· 1 Red Pepper, Sliced into Strips

· 1 C of Mild Pepper Rings

· 1 White Onion, Sliced into Strips

· 1 T Black Pepper

· 1 T Dried Basil

· 1 C of Parmesan, Cubed

· 1/2 lb Pepperoni, Diced

· 1 20 oz Packaged of Frozen Cheese Tortellini, Prepared According To The Package, Rinsed and Cooled

· 2 T of Olive Oil

· 2 t Salt. 

 For The Dressing

· 1 C Red Wine Vinegar

· 1/2 C Olive Oil

· 1 T Garlic Powder

· 1 T Dried Basil

· 1 T Brown Sugar (or a natural sweetener)

· 2 t Kosher Salt

For the Tortellini Salad

· In a large bowl add the marinated fresh mozzarella, 1/2 the red peppers, 1/2 the cucumbers, 1/2 the cheeses and meats, 1/2 the peppers, 1/2 the onion. Toss well to coat in the marinated fresh mozzarella oil.

· Add 2 t salt, 1 T pepper, 2 T olive oil, 1 T dried basil, toss well to coat.

· You do not want the pasta to be swimming in a dressing, only a light coating of dressing makes this salad great.

· Add the cooked and cooled tortellini.

· Toss well to coat.

· Top with the mild pepper rings.

· Let sit covered in the fridge overnight.

For The Lettuce Salad

· Whisk together all the ingredients for the salad dressing. Set Aside on the counter.

· In a large bowl add the romaine lettuce and top the salad with the two peppers, meats, cheeses, onions, and cucumbers.

· Arrange in a pattern over the lettuce, sprinkle lightly with salt, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight

· Remove salad from fridge, the salt will have allowed the veggies to make a nice juice, dump the salad in a large bowl and toss well. I serve this salad on top of toasted Chateau Bread Dumplings but you can leave the bread out for it to be carb free friendly.

· Drizzle very lightly with the dressing and serve the rest on the side for people to add as they choose.  

Tortelini salad

Low Carb Version of the Italian Sub Salad

Chicken Avocado Salad

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Chicken Avocado Salad

Desember 19, 2018

Chicken Avocado Salad

 Chicken avocado Salad

 Chicken avocado Feta Salad is a delicious twist to a  in a bowl! With a dressing that doubles as a marinade you won't even miss the bread in this mega loaded salad.

author: Karina - Cafe Delites

Ingredients

Balsamic Dressing / Marinade:

·         1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

·         1/4 cup olive oil

·         2 tablespoons water (or more oil if you wish)

·         2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

·         2 teaspoons minced garlic

·         1 teaspoon honey

·         1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to your tastes)

·         4 skinless and boneless chicken thigh fillets (or breast fillets)

Salad:

·         5 ounces |150g bacon , diced and trimmed of all fat

·         8 cups mixed salad lettuce leaves (or Romaine | Cos lettuce leaves)

·         2 tomatoes , chopped

·         1 red onion , thinly sliced

·         1 avocado , sliced

·         1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

·         extra Italian seasoning

·         salt and pepper , to taste

Instructions

1.      Whisk dressing / marinade ingredients together until well combined. Pour 2-3 tablespoons into a shallow bowl. add the chicken thighs and coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper; set aside for 10 minutes while the frying bacon.

2.     Fry bacon until crisp in a skillet over medium-high heat. Wipe pan over with paper towel.

3. Cook chicken fillets until crisp and cooked through (about 7 minutes each side).

4. Arrange all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Top with the bacon, chicken, avocado and sprinkle with feta, extra Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to your tastes. Drizzle with the remaining dressing, and serve.