Salad
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Big Mac Salad Bowl
While a Big Mac isn’t my burger of choice from McD’s, I have always loved the flavors! Since I have been trying to cut the carbs, this salad hits all the same notes in a salad that helps get more veggies in. Another recipe that comes together very quickly for those busy weeknights. I do not make my own Thousand Island dressing since it’s not high carb, but you certainly can if you prefer. I thin out the dressing with white vinegar and add some garlic powder. This recipe makes two generous salads.
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3 Cheese Salad
This recipe was shared with my sister years ago, and while it’s a family favorite, one of those recipes I tend to forget about. Not sure why? It’s delicious, amazingly crunchy, and comes together quickly. The dressing is 5 ingredients and would be amazing on so many other salad concoctions. Feeding a crowd? This recipe is easily scalable. Serves 4 entree portions in our household. I left the cherry tomatoes off in the photo since they aren’t in season, but they do add a wonderful pop of color to the plate.
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Brussel Sprout Salad
When January rolls around, I am always a little tired of heavy foods and all the sugar from the holidays. I know I crave comfort food during the frigid Minnesota winter, but sometimes you need something fresh and light. This recipe tastes like sunshine!
I use my Cuisinart shredding blade to shred my brussel spouts in about 2 minutes – total game-changer and completes the bulk of the prep work in 2 minutes! You can also use a mandolin or knife to cut by hand. Or for a super short cut, buy the pre-shredded sprouts in the bag at your local grocery store, but the don’t taste nearly as fresh in my opinion.