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Declutter with Dinner!

Writer: Julie SpearsJulie Spears

Are you looking for delicious, healthy recipes that are quick and easy to make? Look no further! We have created a collection of recipes that are perfect for those who are looking for clean eating options, salads with only five ingredients, and refreshing mocktails. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, these recipes are sure to impress and satisfy your taste buds.


Clean Eating Recipes with Less Than Five Ingredients:

  1. Baked salmon with lemon and herbs - salmon filet, lemon, herbs (such as dill, parsley or thyme), olive oil

  2. Chicken stir-fry - chicken breast, mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, onions, and broccoli), soy sauce, garlic

  3. Broiled grapefruit - grapefruit, honey, cinnamon

  4. Grilled chicken with pineapple - chicken breast, pineapple, olive oil, salt and pepper

  5. Greek yogurt and fruit parfait - Greek yogurt, mixed berries, honey

  6. Grilled asparagus - asparagus, olive oil, salt and pepper

  7. Zucchini noodles with pesto - zucchini, pesto, parmesan cheese

  8. Tomato and mozzarella salad - tomato, mozzarella cheese, basil, olive oil

  9. Roasted sweet potatoes - sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper

  10. Egg salad lettuce wraps - hard-boiled eggs, lettuce leaves, mustard, Greek yogurt

  11. Cucumber and tomato salad - cucumber, tomato, red onion, vinegar

  12. Grilled shrimp skewers - shrimp, lemon, garlic, olive oil

  13. Avocado toast - whole-grain bread, avocado, lemon juice, salt and pepper

  14. Baked sweet potato fries - sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper

  15. Black bean salad - black beans, corn, red onion, lime juice

  16. Grilled steak with chimichurri sauce - steak, parsley, garlic, olive oil

  17. Baked chicken breast - chicken breast, lemon, garlic, olive oil

  18. Tuna salad lettuce wraps - canned tuna, lettuce leaves, Greek yogurt, celery

  19. Cinnamon apple slices - apple, cinnamon, honey

  20. Grilled vegetable skewers - mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, zucchini, and onions), olive oil, salt and pepper

Mocktails for Spring:

  1. Strawberry limeade - fresh strawberries, lime juice, honey, sparkling water

  2. Cucumber mint mocktail - cucumber, mint, lime juice, sparkling water

  3. Pineapple coconut cooler - pineapple juice, coconut water, lime juice, sparkling water

  4. Watermelon lemonade - watermelon, lemon juice, honey, sparkling water

  5. Peach iced tea - black tea, peaches, honey, sparkling water


Take a break for a laugh!

  1. What did the grape say when it got stepped on? Nothing, it just let out a little wine.

  2. Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!

  3. Why did the banana go to the doctor? Because it wasn't peeling well.

  4. What do you call an avocado that's been blessed by a priest? Holy guacamole!

  5. Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!


Here are detailed instructions + ingredients to spice up your laughter 😂


Baked salmon with lemon and herbs:


  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  • Place a salmon filet on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  • Drizzle olive oil over the salmon and sprinkle with herbs (such as dill, parsley or thyme).

  • Cut a lemon into slices and place them on top of the salmon.

  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.

Chicken stir-fry:

  • Cut a chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.

  • Heat some oil in a wok or frying pan over high heat.

  • Add the chicken and cook until browned.

  • Add mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, onions, and broccoli) and stir-fry for a few minutes.

  • Add soy sauce and minced garlic and stir-fry for another minute or two.

Broiled grapefruit:

  • Preheat the broiler in your oven.

  • Cut a grapefruit in half and sprinkle cinnamon on top.

  • Drizzle honey over the cinnamon.

  • Place the grapefruit halves on a baking sheet and broil for 5-10 minutes, or until the honey is bubbly and the grapefruit is slightly caramelized.


Grilled chicken with pineapple:

  • Cut a chicken breast into strips.

  • Cut a pineapple into chunks.

  • Thread the chicken and pineapple alternately onto skewers.

  • Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  • Grill over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Greek yogurt and fruit parfait:

  • Layer Greek yogurt, mixed berries, and honey in a parfait glass or Mason jar.

  • Repeat the layering until the glass is full.

  • Top with additional berries and a drizzle of honey, if desired.

Grilled asparagus:

  • Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

  • Trim the ends of the asparagus.

  • Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  • Grill for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, or until the asparagus is tender and lightly charred.

Zucchini noodles with pesto:

  • Use a spiralizer or vegetable peeler to create zucchini noodles.

  • Toss the zucchini noodles with pesto.

  • Top with grated parmesan cheese, if desired.

Tomato and mozzarella salad:

  • Slice tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.

  • Arrange the slices on a plate.

  • Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

  • Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil and salt and pepper, to taste.

Roasted sweet potatoes:


  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  • Peel and dice sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces.

  • Toss with olive oil and salt and pepper.

  • Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and lightly browned.

Egg salad lettuce wraps:

  • Chop hard-boiled eggs and mix with Greek yogurt and mustard.

  • Spoon the egg salad onto lettuce leaves.

  • Roll up the lettuce leaves and enjoy!


Cucumber and tomato salad:

  • Slice cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions.

  • Combine the vegetables in a bowl.

  • Drizzle with vinegar and sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.


Grilled shrimp skewers:

  • Peel and devein shrimp.

  • Thread the shrimp onto skewers.

  • Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with minced garlic and salt and pepper.

  • Grill over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes


Here are 10 colorful salad recipes along with their complete recipes and grocery lists:

Berry Spinach Salad

  • 6 cups baby spinach

  • 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, toss together the spinach, mixed berries, pecans, and feta cheese.

  2. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and serve.

Grocery List:

  • Baby spinach

  • Mixed berries

  • Pecans

  • Feta cheese

  • Balsamic vinaigrette dressing


Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad

  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce

  • 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced

  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced

  • 1 avocado, diced

  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/4 cup crumbled bacon

  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, toss together the romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, cherry tomatoes, bacon, and blue cheese.

  2. Drizzle with ranch dressing and serve.

Grocery List:

  • Romaine lettuce

  • Chicken breasts

  • Eggs

  • Avocado

  • Cherry tomatoes

  • Bacon

  • Blue cheese

  • Ranch dressing


Taco Salad

  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 1 tbsp chili powder

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp onion powder

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

  • 1 avocado, diced

  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/4 cup diced red onion

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1/4 cup lime juice

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions:

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef.

  2. Add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper and stir to combine.

  3. In a large bowl, toss together the romaine lettuce, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.

  4. Whisk together the lime juice and olive oil to make the dressing.

  5. Divide the lettuce mixture among plates and top with the ground beef mixture.

  6. Drizzle with the lime dressing and serve.

Grocery List:

  • Romaine lettuce

  • Ground beef

  • Chili powder

  • Cumin

  • Garlic powder

  • Onion powder

  • Salt

  • Black pepper

  • Avocado

  • Cherry tomatoes

  • Red onion

  • Fresh cilantro

  • Lime juice

  • Olive oil


Grilled Peach and Chicken Salad

  • 6 cups arugula

  • 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced

  • 2 peaches, sliced and grilled

  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese

  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, toss together the arugula, grilled chicken, grilled peaches, goat cheese, and walnuts.

  2. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and serve.

Grocery List:

  • Arugula

  • Chicken breasts

  • Peaches



Finish please

  • Goat cheese

  • Walnuts

  • Balsamic vinaigrette dressing


Shrimp and Mango Salad

  • 6 cups mixed greens

  • 1 lb cooked shrimp

  • 1 ripe mango, diced

  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1/4 cup lime juice

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, toss together the mixed greens, cooked shrimp, diced mango, sliced almonds, and cilantro.

  2. Whisk together the lime juice and olive oil to make the dressing.

  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve.

Grocery List:

  • Mixed greens

  • Cooked shrimp

  • Mango

  • Sliced almonds

  • Fresh cilantro

  • Lime juice

  • Olive oil


Steak and Sweet Potato Salad

  • 6 cups baby spinach

  • 1 lb grilled flank steak, sliced

  • 2 sweet potatoes, roasted and diced

  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, toss together the baby spinach, grilled flank steak, roasted sweet potatoes, blue cheese, and parsley.

  2. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and serve.

Grocery List:

  • Baby spinach

  • Flank steak

  • Sweet potatoes

  • Blue cheese

  • Fresh parsley

  • Balsamic vinaigrette dressing


Beet and Carrot Salad


  • 6 cups shredded kale

  • 2 beets, roasted and sliced

  • 2 carrots, shredded

  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese

  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

  • 1/4 cup honey mustard dressing

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, toss together the shredded kale, roasted beets, shredded carrots, goat cheese, and walnuts.

  2. Drizzle with honey mustard dressing and serve.

Grocery List:

  • Kale

  • Beets

  • Carrots

  • Goat cheese

  • Walnuts

  • Honey mustard dressing


Tuna and Tomato Salad

  • 6 cups mixed greens

  • 2 cans of tuna, drained

  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, toss together the mixed greens, tuna, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and basil.

  2. Whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil to make the dressing.

  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve.

Grocery List:

  • Mixed greens

  • Canned tuna

  • Cherry tomatoes

  • Black olives

  • Fresh basil

  • Lemon juice

  • Olive oil



Cucumber and Radish Salad

  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce

  • 2 cucumbers, sliced

  • 1 bunch radishes, sliced

  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinaigrette dressing

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, toss together the romaine lettuce, sliced cucumbers, sliced radishes, sliced almonds, and fresh dill.

  2. Drizzle with apple cider vinaigrette and serve.

Grocery List:

  • Romaine lettuce

  • Cucumbers

  • Radishes

  • Sliced almonds

  • Fresh dill


We all have our own healing health eating journey. We hope that you find these recipes easy to make and enjoyable to eat maybe even find ways to switch them around to fit your best way to care for you. Remember, healthy eating doesn't have to be boring or time-consuming. With just a few fresh ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that will leave you feeling energized and nourished. Cheers to your health and happy cooking!



 
 
 

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