Melissa-Brooke-Macrina

All I can say is I LOVE SALADS!! Especially during the summer 😊 They're quick and easy to make and help me stay healthy, energized and focused on my goals! This is one of my favs and I LOVE even more the bowl & chopper that I use to smash it all together and combine the flavors of all of the healthy goodness! Here's what you need: Combine the following in a bowl: • 1 can chickpeas (drained & rinsed) • 1 medium cucumber (peeled & diced) • 1 package cherry or grape tomatoes (halved) • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives sliced • 3 stalks celery (chopped) • Juice of 1 lime • 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil • fresh or dried basil & oregano & salt & pepper to taste ••• mix together & 1 cup to the top of 1 cup fresh baby spinach (if you have the chopper and bowl, chop away 😊) •••Top with chicken, salmon or hard boiled eggs and enjoy!

One of my most favorite and simple go-to meals :)  It's super delicious, super healthy AND super EASY!!!  What do you need???? Quinoa (gluten free)  1 medium cucumber  1 package cherry/grape tomatoes 1/4 red onion 1/4 cup sliced Kalamata olives Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 1 Lime 1. Boil 2 cups water, add 1 cup uncooked quinoa. Follow directions on package :) 2. Chop cucumber, half tomatoes, chop onion, slice kalamata olives. Combine these in the same bowl and add 2 Tbsp EVOO & juice of 1 lime.  3. Cool quinoa and add to veggies. ***Makes aboout 4 servings.  You can also server over lettuce or fresh spinach.