Tag: salad

Chimichurri Skirt Steak with Mexican Salad Stuffed Peppers

chimichurri skirt steak

Today we are merging the flavors of Argentina and Mexico for an exotic grilled pairing. Creamy Mexican corn salad served inside grilled bell peppers are teamed up with skirt steak topped with a spicy chimichurri sauce. This recipe is perfect for summer grilling and entertaining when you want to spice things up a bit. Some fresh muddled mojitos or caipirinhas would be a great cocktail to serve with this dish.

Chimichurri Skirt Steak with Mexican Salad Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

  • FOR STEAK
  • 1 pound skirt steak
  • Sea salt
  • Black pepper
  • FOR CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
  • 1 small jalapeño,remove seeds for less heat
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 hand full cilantro
  • 1 handful parsley
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/3 c olive oil
  • FOR STUFFED PEPPERS
  • 2 c frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 can black beans, drained
  • 1/2 c red onion, diced
  • 1/2 c cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 4 bell peppers
  • 1/2 c Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 c sour cream
  • 1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 handful cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. For chimichurri sauce, roast jalapeño on grill or in oven until slightly charred.
  2. Combine jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, olive oil and lime juice in food processor. Blend until smooth.
  3. For corn salad, heat grill to 400. Slice tops of bell peppers, remove seeds and place on grill, cut side down. Cook 10 minutes. Peppers should be lightly tender.
  4. In a large bowl, combine corn, tomato, black beans, red onion, and cilantro.
  5. In a separate bowl stir together Greek yogurt, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder and garlic powder. Pour over corn mixture and stir well.
  6. Top with grated Parmesan cheese, sea salt and black pepper. Stir once more. Scoop salad into bell peppers.
  7. Stuff salad into bell peppers and refrigerate until serving.
  8. Allow steaks to come to room temperate. Season with salt and pepper. Rub salt and pepper into steak.
  9. Place on grill and cook 5 minutes each side.
  10. Serve chimichurri sauce over steak with stuffed pepper salad.
http://freshandfit.org/chimichurri-skirt-steak-with-mexican-salad-stuffed-peppers/

Quinoa, Lentil, and Farro Nourish Bowl

nourish bowl recipe

Lately I have dramatically increased my vegetable intake. I am already a huge fan of of the produce department, but when my boyfriend is away for work I do not buy meat and eat mostly vegetarian. One of my favorite things to eat is a huge nourish bowl. I will often make one after a workout or for lunch. It is basically a salad with a spectrum of ingredients ranging from seeds and roasted vegetables to dried fruit and grains. You can absolutely add meat or protein of your choice. The one I am sharing with you today is a vegetarian nourish bowl, but grilled chicken would be a wonderful addition. Simply take a look in your refrigerator or pantry and get creative!

Quinoa, Lentil, and Farro Nourish Bowl

Yield: serves 1-2 people

Ingredients

  • 2 c kale, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut into 1/4s
  • 1/3 c cooked quinoa
  • 1/3 c cooked lentils
  • 1/3 c cooked farro
  • 1/2 c sweet potato, cubed
  • 1/2 c carrots, sliced thinly
  • 1/3 c hummus
  • juice of one lemon
  • 1/4 c fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400. Toss carrots and sweet potatoes in 2 tbsp olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Spread onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. bake 20 minutes.
  2. In the meantime cook farro, quinoa, and lentils according to package directions.
  3. Assemble kale, tomatoes, and hummus in a large bowl. When sweet potatoes and carrots are cooked add to bowl along with farro, quinoa and lentils.
  4. Whisk together remaining olive oil, lemon juice, dill, and garlic. Pour over bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
http://freshandfit.org/quinoa-lentil-and-farro-nourish-bowl/

Moroccan Kale, Lentil and Farro Salad with Lemony Dill Dressing

moroccan salad

If you follow my blog, you know by now that I am an avid salad lover. I enjoy finding new ways to make salads anything but boring. Today’s recipe is no exception. Chewy lentils and ancient farro pair with sweet raisins over kale tossed in a lemony dill dressing in this Moroccan adventure of a salad. It is a great salad/grain 2-for-1 side dish to pair with meat or as a vegetarian entree.

Moroccan Kale, Lentil and Farro Salad with Lemony Dill Dressing

Yield: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 c chopped kale
  • 1/3 c red lentils, cooked according to package
  • 1/3 c farro, cooked according to package
  • 1 carrot, sliced thinly
  • 1/2 c raisins
  • 1/2 c yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/3 c soft herbed goat cheese
  • for dressing
  • 2 tbsp chopped dill
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • juice of half a lemon
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. cook farro and lentils according to package instructions. During the last 5 minutes add carrot slices to water with farro or lentils to lightly soften.
  2. allow farro and lentils to cool slightly.
  3. whisk together dressing ingredients.
  4. toss kale in dressing, reserving some dressing for the top of the salad.
  5. lay kale out on a platter. Top with carrots, raisins, tomato, goat cheese, lentils and farro.
  6. pour remaining dressing over top of salad. Top with extra cracked pepper.
http://freshandfit.org/moroccan-kale-lentil-and-farro-salad-with-lemony-dill-dressing/

Cucumber & Carrot Salad with Sesame Lime Dressing

cucumber carrot 2

Today is very rainy and humid in our area. The sun is supposed to pop out later today just in time for dinner. We are planning to BBQ, so I made this asian inspired ‘Cucumber & Carrot Salad with Sesame Lime Dressing’ to go with our grilled chicken. It is very easy to put together and full of nutrient rich ingredients. The dressing has that rich nutty aroma and flavor from the toasted sesame oil and a nice acidity from the lime juice.

Cucumber & Carrot Salad with Sesame Lime Dressing

Cucumber & Carrot Salad with Sesame Lime Dressing

Ingredients

  • 3 carrots, julienned
  • 1 cucumber, peeled lengthwise with a vegetable peeler into ribbons
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 handful of cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. combine carrots and cucumber in a medium bowl.
  2. whisk together lime juice and sesame oil. Pour over carrot and cucumber mixture.
  3. In a small pan, heat sesame seeds on low heat and heat until seeds turn light golden. remove from heat immediately.
  4. Garnish salad with sesame seeds and cilantro
http://freshandfit.org/cucumber-carrot-salad-sesame-lime-dressing/