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Recipes for Healthy Living

Patty Wilbur is our favorite 'go to' expert when it comes to finding and
cooking great recipes. She is an artist with her craft; creating fabulous healthy meals for her friends and family to enjoy.
Alongside her increasing interest and passion for cooking, Patty has also been expanding her knowledge, experience and expertise in healthier living. She has become an evangelist for the power of food as medicine, encouraging all those around her to eat and enjoy whole, healthy foods.

Check out these summer salads. They are easy to make and very tasty!

Chicken Salad- Always a favorite in my home

3/23/2022

Ingredients

2 lbs. cooked chicken
2 cups red grapes sliced in half
1/2 cup almonds diced
3 stalks of celery sliced
1/2 cup organic mayonnaise
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
4 tsp. lemon juice
1 tbs. honey
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the chicken, cut it into bite-sized pieces, and place it in a large bowl. You can substitute rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.
Slice the grapes and celery and add them to the bowl. Dice the almonds and add them to the bowl.
Stir together the remaining ingredients for the dressing and pour it over the chicken mixture. Stir to combine well, and season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
Refrigerate and serve cold.

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Salads

Black Bean Salad

3/23/2022

This salad tastes great in a wrap or as a dip with tortilla chips.

Ingredients

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
3 ears fresh cooked corn, kernels cut off the cob (about 2 cups)
2 red bell peppers, diced (about 2 cups)
2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
2 tablespoons green onions
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon zest and 6 tablespoons juice from 5 to 6 limes
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish
2 Hass avocados, chopped

Directions

Combine all ingredients except for avocados in a large bowl and mix well. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes and up to over night. Right before serving, add avocados and fold gently, being careful not to mash avocados. Garnish with more chopped cilantro if desired. Serve at room temperature.

Salads