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RECIPE

A Southwest twist on a classic recipe with a few healthy changes!
CHIPOTLE
CHICKEN SALAD WHAT YOU NEED

• 1 large avocado • 1 Tbsp Chipotles in Adobo
• 3 Tbsp nonfat Greek yogurt • 1 lb rotisserie chicken
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested • 1 cup walnuts
• 1 tsp black pepper • 4 stalks celery
• ½ tsp cumin • 1 head butter lettuce

HOW IT’S MADE SERVES 4
1. Dice chicken and celery. 3. Toss chicken, walnuts, celery, and avocado. Mix together
2. Puree avocado, lemon juice and zest, pepper, salt, and serve on a lettuce cup.
chipotles in adobo, and cumin.

RECIPE Great between sandwich bread, crackers, cucumbers, or even peppers. Serve

for brunch, lunch, or a snack.
LEFTOVER EGG
SALAD WHAT YOU NEED
• 6 hard boiled eggs, peeled • 1/4 c nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt
• 1 scallion • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard • 1 Tbsp dill
HOW IT’S MADE SERVES 3
1. Tear away egg whites from the 4. In the same bowl, add mustard,
yolks and place off to the side. yogurt, lemon juice and zest,
2. In a bowl, add the egg yolks. and dill and mix until smooth
consistency.
3. Chop scallions into small pieces and 5. Roughly chop egg whites in ½-inch
add to the egg yolks. pieces and toss gently to combine.

RECIPE The addition of a protein like salmon or chicken would be great to make this

tasty salad a satisfying meal.
CHICKPEA & ORZO
PASTA SALAD WHAT YOU NEED
• 1 can No Salt Added Chickpeas • ⅓ c. pistachios
• 1 c. orzo, dry • ⅓ c. Feta cheese
• ½ small red onion • ⅛ c. mint
• 1 medium cucumber • ⅛ c. parsley
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested • Salt and pepper as desired

HOW IT’S MADE SERVES 8
1. Drain chickpeas and add to a medium-large bowl. 6. Dice red onion and cucumber.
2. Boil a small pot of water over high heat. 7. Mince mint and parsley.
3. Add orzo and cook according to package directions. 8. Roughly chop pistachios.
4. Drain orzo, reserving ⅛ cup of the cooking water. 9. Add red onion, cucumber, pistachios, feta, mint, and
5. Add water and orzo to chickpeas. parsley to the bowl and mix.

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