Sumi Salad

Also Known As: Chinese Cole Slaw.

Salad:
1 large head cabbage, shredded (6 cups) OR cheat and buy the pre-shredded cabbage at TJs.
1/2 cup green onions, chopped.
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted.
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted.
2 (3 oz) packages of low fat Ramen noodles, crushed.

Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl.

Dressing:
1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup oil
1/3 cup water
2 seasoning packets from Ramen noodles
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

In a jar with a screw top lid, combine all dressing ingredients, shake well, pour over the salad and toss well.

...Add some grilled chicken on top for the perfect healthy lunch OR serve as a side dish with Teriyaki chicken and rice! It makes the perfect summer meal---refreshing and delish!

Southwest Chicken Skillet

...If you are a Chipotle Burrito Bowl fan, you'll love this!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts --cut into strips.
• 1 tablespoon Chipotle seasoning (Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle-flavored salt-free seasoning works well.)
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 teaspoon (or more if you're a garlic lover, like me!) minced garlic
• 1 lime
• 1 medium red bell pepper cut into strips
• 1 small zucchini cut into thin rounds and halved.
• 1 small onion cut into strips
• 1/2 cup fresh salsa
• 1/2 cup frozen or canned whole kernel corn
• 1 can Ranch Style Pinto Beans w/ Jalapeno Peppers--rinsed and drained.
• 2 cups Uncle Ben's instant white rice
• Fresh Cilantro
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• Salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic salt --to taste!

Skillet Directions:

1. Sprinkle chicken with chipotle seasoning, garlic, fresh squeezed lime juice and oil.
2. Heat over medium-high heat in a very large skillet.
3. Cook and stir about 2 minutes or until chicken is browned on all sides.
4. Add red bell pepper, zucchini and onion; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes more or until crisp tender.
5. Add salsa, corn and beans to skillet; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes more or until heated through and chicken is no longer pink. **Add salt, pepper or chili powder to taste.

Rice:
1. Follow preparation directions on box. When completely cooked, mix in one tablespoon butter and finely chopped fresh cilantro.

Serve Southwest Chicken Skillet on top of the rice. ~Tastes great with fresh avocado, extra salsa, hot sauce and/or sour cream! ENJOY!

Healthy Crock Pot Meat Sauce with a Kick!

Are you serving dinner to a large amount of guests but do not have enough time to slave away in the kitchen all day? This is the perfect recipe! It takes 10-15 minutes (prep time), feeds a large amount of people, tastes like you have spent all day in the kitchen and will fill your home with a delicious aroma! Enjoy!

Ingredients: 

• 1 lb. lean ground turkey
• 1 lg. onion-chopped
• 1 clove garlic finely chopped--or 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 (1 lb.) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1 (12 oz.) can tomato paste
• 2 tbsp. minced parsley
• 1 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1-2 tbsp. Italian Spices
• 2 tsp. salt (or more, to taste!) ...& I add a sprinkle of garlic salt as well.
• 2 tsp. pepper
• Red Chili Pepper flakes --to taste! ( I use approximately1 tbsp.)

***If you have a bottle of red wine open, add some for a little extra flavor!

1. In a large skillet, crumble meat and saute with onion and garlic.
2. Break up pieces of meat with fork and cook until it loses its pink color. Drain off excess fat. (If you buy 99% lean ground turkey, there shouldn't be any fat to drain!)
3. In crock pot, combine meat mixture with remaining ingredients.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Serve over whole wheat pasta if you are health conscious! :) ....and do not forget the freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top! <3

This recipe makes an entire crock pot of sauce and will definitely feed a large dinner party! (8+ guests). OR freeze the leftovers and enjoy another time!