Hi, friends! Sorry my posts have been sporadic lately. I have been a little (okay, a lot) overwhelmed with balancing everything lately. Sara Paige is a wild woman these days and into everything. Did I mention her love of splashing in the potty if I forget to close the bathroom door? Gross.
Anyway, just the normal day to day has been crazy and I’m trying to find time for SYTYC, Moda Bake Shop, and projects for the girls. By the end of the day, I am completely wiped and can hardly remember what I did. Anyone else like that?
So, in an attempt to get more energy and feel healthier, I decided to do the Clean Detox Program (saw it on Martha). I’m on Day 3 (of 21) and so far, so good!
Except… can you believe they don’t allow Diet Coke on a detox program? Therein lies the challenge. I normally drink four or five cans of Diet Coke a day (I know, I know). But I love it. I dream of it. I miss it. Thankfully, the caffeine withdrawal headaches are going away.
Anyway, the point of this post was to share a “clean” recipe I had for lunch today that was so delicious and easy. I hope you like it as much as I do!
Salad Dressing:
2/3 cup EVOO (Evtra Virgin Olive Oil)
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp prepared dijon mustard
1 tbsp chopped garlic
2 tbsp chopped olives (about 10 kalamata olives)
black pepper, to taste
Pile this stuff in your food processor (I used a Bullet) and mix until smooth. It will store in a jar for a few days in the fridge.
Drizzle dressing over spinach. You can add the almond-crusted chicken on top which is really, really good too. Together it’s a filling, healthy meal.
Almond-Crusted Chicken:
1/2 cup roasted, unsalted almonds
2 garlic cloves
3 tbsp EVOO 1/2 tsp sea salt
Process or bullet (is that a verb?) the above ingredients to make a thick paste. Rub onto 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves.
Roast for 15-18 min at 425.
Any tips to get more energy, peeps?
Jenny: This sounds GREAT! I will have to try it and Lord knows, we can use a better diet. Would using your smoker to prepare meat be considered clean? Where do I go to get info on that plan?
Roz
Roz, the smoker would definitely be “clean.” I made salmon in it the other day. I put it on top of a bed of sliced lemon and basil leaves.
I bought the “Clean” book. You can buy it for your kindle. Basically, it’s 21 days of no sugar, dairy, flour, heavy, or processed foods. You can have veggies, fruit, chicken, cooked fish, lamb (bleh), brown rice, quinoa, etc. You’re supposed to “juice” two meals (breakfast and dinner) a day and eat one solid meal, preferably for lunch.
Sounds delicious, I eat salads every single day, I`m trying this one tomorrow. thanks!
The salad dressing so really good! I will have to try it soon. I used to frequent Sonic for a large pop everyday sometimes 2 a day but the result of that was 5 kidney stones about the size of nickels! Needless to say I don’t have much pop anymore and feel great!