Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is a delicious and healthy dish packed with seasonal vegetables, quinoa, and flavorful Mediterranean ingredients. It's perfect as a side dish or a light meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Use cold water to rinse quinoa well

Mix quinoa and water in a saucepan

Slowly raise the heat, cover, and let it cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is done and the water is absorbed

Take it off the heat and let it cool down

Cook the quinoa and put it in a large bowl

Add the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, parsley, and mint

Mix olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl with a whisk

Add the dressing to the salad and mix it all together

If necessary, change the seasoning

Put the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before you serve it

If you want, you can serve it cold and top it with extra fresh herbs

Three Ingredient Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing

This vegan honey mustard dressing is sweet and sour, and it only takes three ingredients. You can use it on salads, sandwiches, or as a dip for your favorite snacks.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar until well combined

Adjust sweetness or tanginess to taste by adding more maple syrup or vinegar if desired

Use immediately as a dressing for salads or as a dipping sauce

Paleo Fried Chicken and Latke Waffles

Indulge in a Paleo twist on classic comfort food with these delicious fried chicken and latke waffles. The crispy chicken and savory sweet potato latke waffles make for a satisfying and wholesome meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup arrowroot powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• Coconut oil for frying
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and grated
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons coconut flour
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 2 eggs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Slice the chicken breasts into small pieces and sprinkle with the onion, garlic, and paprika powders, salt, and pepper

Combine arrowroot powder and almond flour in a shallow dish

Coat each chicken piece in the almond flour mixture after dipping it into the beaten eggs

Put aside

In a skillet set over medium-high heat, warm the coconut oil

Fry for 45 minutes on each side, or until the chicken pieces are cooked through and golden brown

blot with paper towels

Grated sweet potatoes, chopped onion, melted coconut oil, coconut flour, and eggs should all be combined in a large mixing bowl

Add pepper and salt for seasoning

Waffle irons should be preheated and lightly coated with coconut oil

After adding the sweet potato mixture to the waffle iron, cover it

Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the waffles are crispy and golden

Place the pieces of fried chicken over the waffles made with sweet potatoes

Enjoy with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley!