“I’ve been trying for over a year to recreate a lobster bisque my son loved at a restaurant we went to in Maine, and I believe this is it! Creamy texture with kind of a tanginess and a bit of a bite and lots of tender lobster bits. And the nice thing about this recipe…
Category: high protein salads
Quinoa Salad With Avocado, Asparagus and Sun Dried Tomatoes.
Ingredients:Ingredients (serves 2):1 cup quinoa1 avocado1 cup asparagus cut into few inch pieces1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes2 shallots1/2 teaspoon saltDressing:1/2 Juice of lemon2 tablespoons olive oil1 garlic clove minced1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning1/2 teaspoon honey or agaveof saltInstructions:Rinse quinoa under cold running water for a minute or two to get rid of the bitter aftertaste.Transfer…
Quinoa Salad with Dried Fruit and Nuts
“This is an unusual and tasty high-protein grain salad. Quinoa is a grain that has almost no flavor, but the spices add zest. It’s well worth trying, I make it often since discovering quinoa at my health food store.”Ingredients:1 1/2 cups quinoa1/4 teaspoon salt3 1/2 cups water1 bunch green onions, chopped3/4 cup chopped celery1/2 cup…
Potato Salad with hardboiled eggs
This recipe will teach you how to prepare the classic potato salad with boiled potatoes, pickles, celery, onions and hardboiled eggs. This variety is an ideal dish for summer picnics and barbecue get together, a very fulfilling one. It’s coated with red wine vinegar, mayonnaise and mustard, seasoned with salt and pepper to complete. The…
Vegan Quinoa Salad
Ingredients:1 cup cooked quinoa½ cup almonds1 cup celery2 green onions¼ cup dried cranberries½ cup mandarin oranges1 cup spinach1 cup butter lettuce¼ cup white balsamic vinegar3 tablespoons water2 tablespoons lime juice1 teaspoon fresh ginger1 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon coconut nectar (optional)Instructions:In a large bowl, combine first eight ingredients.In a separate jar, combine remaining ingredients, and pour…
Quinoa with Kale & Cauliflower Pesto
This is a bright & light salad that packs a healthy punch. Quinoa actually has a very high protein content (about 8 grams per serving), but you could add garbanzo or cannellini beans for additional staying power. You can also substitute any kale or cauliflower for those listed in recipe.Ingredients:1 bunch purple kale, stems removed1…
Good-Egg Salad Sandwich
Ingredients:2 slices of bread2 hard cooked eggs1 tablespoon mayo1 teaspoon mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperInstructions:Peel and mash eggs with a fork, combine with mayo, mustard, salt and pepper.Sandwich mixture in bread slices.
High-Protein Black Bean Avocado Tuna Salad
Healthy high-protein avocado tuna salad sandwiches with fiber-rich black beans, tomatoes and cilantro! This recipe takes 5 minutes to make and is a wonderful, healthy no-cook lunch!Ingredients:* 1/2 large avocado, mashed* 1 can genova yellowfin tuna in olive oil, drained* 1/2 cup black bean (salt free or low sodium, preferred)* 1/4 cup chopped cilantro* 10…
High Protein Low Calorie Turkey Salad
A high protein, low calorie Turkey Salad to help you meet your nutrition goals this summer.Ingredients:* 2 cup chopped romaine lettuce* 2 chopped roma tomato* 1/4 cup chopped strawberry* 1/4 cup chopped papaya* 1/4 cup chopped cantaloupe* 1/4 cup chopped red onion* 1/4 cup chopped green pepper* 1 large sweet potato baked, cooled then chopped…
Vegetable Stovetop Frittata
“A light and high-protein vegetarian egg dish, easy and fast, which can be enjoyed hot or cold with a green salad for lunch or some whole grain bread for breakfast. I love to eat this after a hard workout or bike ride. Serves 2 but easily scalable. Cut in half and serve with toast, a…