ISSUE 4: MidKnight Snacks: Summertime Edition
May 5, 2022
As summer is fast approaching many people are looking for ways too cool off. These two recipes are a great place to start they will both leave you feeling refreshed and hydrated.
Watermelon Mint Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 Watermelon
1 cup chopped Cucumber, peeled and seeds removed
3 Large Mint Leaves
Directions:
- Cut watermelon into cubes and slice cucumbers into bag and then freeze.
- In a blender combine the watermelon, cucumber, and mint add a splash of water then blend with food processor or blender.
Cobb Salad
Ingredients:
1 head medium head of Romain Lettuce
2 Eggs
1 cup Cherry tomatoes
6oz Bacon, browned and chopped (6 slices)
2 Chicken Breast
1/2 Red Onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Feta Cheese
1 sliced Avocado
Cobb Salad Dressing
3 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
2 Garlic Cloves minced or pressed
1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 Tsp Salt
1/8 Tsp Black Pepper
Directions:
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Sauté chopped bacon on a skillet until browned and crisp, then transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to cool. Cook 2 hard boiled eggs then peel and quarter.
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Chop and rinse romaine lettuce and place in a large bowl. Arrange remaining salad ingredients (chicken, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, onion, feta cheese, and bacon) over salad then sprinkle the finely chopped parsley over the salad.
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Transfer dressing ingredients to a mason jar and shake until well blended. Drizzle over salad before serving.