Simple and Fresh - 2 Minute Salad

Here is a little known fact about me, lunch is the meal I enjoy the least.  It truly bugs me to have to eat at this time of day!  I always feel it breaks my rhythm and takes me away from doing other stuff that I prefer doing...but since skipping a meal is not an option in our house, I resort to quick healthy fixes. So, in keeping with yesterdays post about on-the-go or lazy meals and snacks, here is another super easy recipe.  It literally takes 2 minutes to put together and is a salad that I have at least twice a week.

2 Minute Salad

 

 

Ingredients

 

4 cups of your green of choice (I used romaine since it was getting old, but usually use baby spinach)

1/2 cup 19 oz. Six bean blend

2 tbsp. hemp seeds

1 red apple or 1 cup cherry tomatoes

1 or 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

 

Method

 

Mix all ingredients together and enjoy!

 

Have a great day!

Amelie

 

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Hummus Sandwich

When the kids get home from school or when we are on-the-go, healthy snacks are key.  So I always make sure I have what I call my staples on-hand : muffins, hummus and healthy sweets such as these cookies or these brownie bites.  This is the best way to insure the kids will snack on healthy stuff, since they tire of simply snacking on fruits and vegetables, so  I often resort to accompanying them with half a muffin, a cookie or hummus.  This is also true for me, when I have been cooking all morning and don't feel like making myself an elaborate lunch, I often have a Hummus Sandwich. All I have to do is toast some gluten-free bread, add my vegetables of choice and call it a meal! 

Hummus Sandwich

Ingredients

2 slices gluten-free kamut and quinoa bread toasted

Dijon mustard

1/4 cup of 5-minute hummus (here)

1 tomato slice

A few slices of avocado

Baby spinach leaves (a small handful)

A handful of alfalfa sprouts

Method

I think you guys probably know how to make a sandwich!  Also, I usually eat the rest of the tomato and avocado along with other side vegetables.

Have a great day!
Amelie