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Crispy Seared Chicken with Tomato and Avocado Salsa

Crispy Seared Chicken with Tomato and Avocado Salsa 2 chicken breasts kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper extra-virgin olive oil 1 c. diced red onion 1 c. cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 tsp. lime zest 1 tbsp. lime…

Asparagus, Snap Pea and Avocado Pasta

Asparagus, Snap Pea and Avocado Pasta Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 lb. asparagus 1 lb. sugar snap peas 1 lb. bow-tie pasta (farfalle) 4 tbsp. butter 2 clove garlic 1 ripe avocado ½ c. chopped fresh mint, parsley,…

Kale, Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

Kale, Strawberry and Avocado Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing 4 cups chopped kale, stems removed Pinch of sea salt 1 cup sliced strawberries 1 avocado, chopped 1/3 cup sliced almonds 1/4 cup feta cheese 2 tablespoons…

Cobb Salad Endive Boat Appetizers

Cobb Salad Endive Boat Appetizers 12 endive leaves, rinsed, blotted dry and uniform in size 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 1 chicken breast, cooked and diced 1 ripe avocado, diced (squirt with fresh lemon or lime juice to prevent…

Portobello Mushroom Burger with Spinach, Red Onion and Tomato

Portobello Mushroom Burger with Spinach, Red Onion and Tomato 2 Portobello mushroom caps 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar ½ tbsp. each low sodium soy sauce and olive oil 1 tbsp. chopped rosemary ¾ tsp steak seasoning like Montreal…

Radish and Avocado Sandwich

Radish and Avocado Sandwich Thinly sliced radishes Extra-virgin olive oil Fresh lemon juice Coarse salt Freshly ground pepper Sliced avocado Whole-grain bread Finely grated lemon zest Toss radishes with oil, lemon…

Baja Fish Tacos

Baja Fish Tacos Cooking spray 3/4 pound Mahi Mahi or other firm white fish fillets 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning 2 cups sliced green cabbage (about 6 ounces) 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons chopped…

Pear Roquefort Salad

Pear Roquefort Salad INGREDIENTS 1 head leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces 3 pears - peeled, cored and chopped 5 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions 1/4…

BLT Chopped Salad with Corn, Feta and Tomatoes

BLT Chopped Salad with Corn, Feta and Tomatoes 2 cups Bibb lettuce, chopped 2 cups fresh arugula, chopped 1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered 4 slices thick-cut bacon, fried and crumbled 1 cup sweet corn 1 avocado, chopped 4 ounces…

Mini Pepper “Nachos” with Corn, Black Beans and Avocado

Mini Pepper "Nachos" with Corn, Black Beans and Avocado INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup corn (grilled, charred, fresh, thawed or canned) 2/3 cup black beans 2/3 cup Pico de Gallo or your favorite salsa 1 medium avocado, diced salt and pepper…

Roasted Asparagus, Avocado and Arugula Salad

Roasted Asparagus, Avocado and Arugula Salad This theshiksa.com recipe is like spring on a plate. You can substitute spring greens, butterhead lettuce or chopped spinach, though the peppery flavor of the arugula mellows with the simple dressing. INGREDIENTS: 1…