Hearts of Palm & Artichoke Salad (low carb / vegetarian)

Vegetarian

7 grams of carbs

This very tangy salad is packed with flavor and fiber

Ingredients

1 - 14.5 ounce can of Hearts of Palm

1 - 14 ounce can of Artichoke Hearts

1 - 3.8 ounce can of black olives

1 medium tomato chopped

4 Tablespoons of Bernstein's Cheese and Garlic Italian Dressing

2 Tablespoons of Capers

Shaved Parmesan cheese (garnish)

Baco bits (garnish)

Instructions

Drain liquid from Hearts of Palm, Artichoke Hearts and Black Olives.

Chop Tomato 

In a medium Bowl combine all ingredients except Cheese and Baco Bits.

Toss to coat

Plate salad and garnish with parmesan cheese and Baco Bits

Quinoa & Black Bean Salad (Vegetarian)

Ingredients

FOR THE DRESSING

1/3 cup Olive Oil

1/4 cup lime juice

2 Tbsp. finely minced onion

1 Tbsp. finely minced Garlic

1 Tbsp. finely minced Jalapeno Pepper

2 Tbsp. finely minced cilantro

1/2 tsp. cumin

1/2 tsp salt

FOR THE SALAD

4 Cups of Quinoa

2 Cups Fresh Grilled Corn cut from Cob

1 15 oz can Black Beans, Drained and Rinsed

1 2.25 oz can of sliced Olives, Drained

1 Tomato, Seeded and Diced

1 Orange Bell Pepper, Seeded and Diced

1/2 cup Cilantro, Chopped

Directions:

Whisk together all ingredients in dressing and set aside

In a large bowl mix all additional ingredients and then drizzle Dressing over the top mixing well.

This can be made a day ahead of time and actually tastes better as the flavor meld together.

*You can use defrosted frozen corn, I personally like to throw a couple of ears of corn on the grill and let it burn slightly to get that smokey flavor

Ancient Harvest Quinoa

I use Ancient Harvest Quinoa because it is pre-washed, which cuts down quite a bit of time in preparation.  

I also use my electric Rice Cooker to make a large batch of Quinoa that I use for various recipes throughout the week.  

Here are the instructions on Cooking Quinoa

Cooking Quinoa in Electric Rice Maker