Roasted Zucchini Artichoke Salad

Roasted Zucchini Artichoke Salad

Preheat oven 400*F.

* 3 Zucchinis, Sliced thick

*1 can (13 to 14 ounce) Quartered Artichokes, drained 

*1 medium Onion, Julienned 

*1 can 15.5 ounce Chickpeas, drained and rinsed

*2 to 3 tablespoons Extra Light Olive Oil

*Sea Salt and Black Pepper

*1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes or to taste

On a half baking sheet with aluminum foil, evenly spread out the zucchini, artichokes  and chickpeas. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with the salt and pepper.  

Place baking sheet in the oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes or until zucchini is tender and browning but not too soft.

After roasting add the vegetables to a serving bowl and drizzle on dressing (Note:  Add dressing a little at a time until it’s to your taste) and toss together serve with garnish of choice.  Can be served warm or chilled.  Keep left overs in the fridge.  

Lemon Dressing:

*2 tablespoons Extra Light Olive Oil

*Zest and Juice from 1 Lemon

*1 tablespoon Sugar or Honey

*1 tablespoon bottled Minced Garlic

*1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, or to taste

*Fresh Ground Sea Salt, to taste

*Fresh Ground Black Pepper, to taste

*Chopped or ripped Basil or Cilantro, garnish

In a small mixing bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, sugar/honey, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.  

Enjoy!

Lindy

Chicken Apple Pasta Salad

My family loves this salad.

Chicken Apple Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

*12 Oz. box of Bow-tie Pasta, cooked as directed on package

*4 Apples of your choice (I used 2 Gala and 2 Granny Smith) cut into bite size pieces

* 1/2 bag of frozen Chicken Breast Tenderloins ( 1 and 1/2 lbs.) cooked in frying pan with 3 tablespoons of Vegetable Oil or I like Extra Light Olive Oil. Add seasonings. Cook Chicken With the lid on frying pan for about 15 minutes on medium heat. Then cut with scissors into bite size pieces and let Chicken brown for another 15 minutes without the lid. Cook completely or until the Internal temperature reaches 165*F. or until juices run clear. Let cool for few minutes before adding to Pasta.

Seasoning the Chicken:

*1 teaspoon Deverle’s Seasoning or Season All and sprinkle on Chicken or use as much as desired before cooking.
*Red Pepper Flakes to taste (optional)

*1 tablespoon Dried Onion Flakes

*2 teaspoons Dried Minced Garlic

*Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Dressing for Salad:

*1/2 cup Mayonnaise or 1/4 cup Oliver Oil Mayonnaise and 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt
* 1/3 cup Kraft Coleslaw Dressing

Mix well and add to finished salad. Chill Salad in fridge about an hour before serving.

Garnish as desired.

See Pasta Apple Chicken Salad for Step by Step Pictures

Enjoy!

Lindy