An easy on-the-go lunch or dinner, this ranch chicken salad is a great way to repurpose your leftovers, make lunch grab-and-go, and ensure you're eating right even when life feels like it's running a marathon. I roll over, kicking the covers off and lying there in my bed, … [Read more...] about Mason Jar Meals: Ranch Chicken Salad in a Jar
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Ranch Chicken Salad in a Jar
1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1 lemon, juiced 2 tablespoons parsley, minced 2 teaspoons fresh chives, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried dill 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder kosher salt and pepper 6 ounces cooked pasta shells or other small shape 6 … [Read more...] about Ranch Chicken Salad in a Jar
Eat Well, Spend Less: One Year Later
It has been one year since we started the Eat Well, Spend Less series (big thanks to Jessica!), and we're taking a look at how our food budget, menu, shopping habits, and diet may have changed in the last 12 months. Last April we kicked off the Eat Well Spend Less series by … [Read more...] about Eat Well, Spend Less: One Year Later
Bean and Barley Arugula Salad: A Picnic for the Planet Giveaway
Large cannellini beans, barley, and arugula mix together to become an easy salad for bringing to the park to enjoy on a warm spring day. April 22nd is Earth Day. Get involved. Have a Picnic for the Planet. The weather has been kind lately. Too kind, almost. Where I live the … [Read more...] about Bean and Barley Arugula Salad: A Picnic for the Planet Giveaway
Bean and Barley Arugula Salad
2 cups cooked barley 2 cups cooked cannellini beans 1/4 cup diced red onion 1/2 lemon, juiced and zested 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup cherry … [Read more...] about Bean and Barley Arugula Salad