EASY ORZO SALAD WITH PEAS

Posted by Carole-Anne on March 31, 2008

One of Healthy Recipes favorite salads is with orso risotto and green peas, mint and feta cheese with tomatoes.  It is so refreshing , and well as extremely healthy.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups uncooked orzo rice with dried tomatoes

3 cups chicken broth

1 cup small tomatoes quartered

1 cup English cucumber, peeled and diced

 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper

1/2 cup green onions

1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed

1/4 chopped black olives

2-2 tbsp minced fresh mint leaves

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.

Dressing:

1/3 cup Italian dressing fat free

1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar

Freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 tsp honey

1 tsp Dijon mustard

NOW FOLLOW ME:

Cook orzo risotto in a skillet with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and once sauteed for 5 minutes, slowly add chicken stock and let simmer until orzo has thickened (about 10 – 15 minutes).

Drain orzo, let chill.  Add all the salad ingredients in a large bowl.  Add dressing and toss to coat salad.  Cover with plastic and you can refrigerate overnight for that “extra” flavor.

Healthy Recipe makes 6 servings.  Yummy!

BLACK BEAN SALAD

Posted by Carole-Anne on March 21, 2008

Black beans have become so popular and Healthy Recipes  shall fill you in on the reasons.  Black beans, as with most beans, are essentially a complete food with nutritious amounts of protein and carbohydrates, and are very healthy for you as well.  They can be mixed with so many other veggies, used as a side dish, such as a salad, which we will do now.

INGREDIENTS:

1 can 15-19 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed carefully

1 can 15 1/4 oz of corn niblets drained

1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

2 tbsp Ranch Dressing (low fat)

FOLLOW ME:

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and toss salad until Ranch Dressing is mixed completely with the rest of the ingredients.

Now, if that is not easy, what is?

This healthy recipe makes 3 1/2 cups and makes a great side salad for chicken or fish.