Chicken, Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado Salad Refreshing Chicken Salad with Cucumber, Tomato & Creamy Avocado Ingredients: 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded or cubed 1 large cucumber, diced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 ripe avocado, diced 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Optional: crumbled feta, mixed greens, or arugula Directions: In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and herbs. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine, being careful not to mash the avocado. Serve chilled or at room temperature, over a bed of greens if desired. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 2–3 servings #chickensalad #avocadosalad #lowcarbsalad #summermeals #healthymeals #quickandfresh #cucumbertomatosalad #highproteinlunch #chilledchickensalad #saladideas #easymealprep #glutenfreeeats #paleolunch #wholesomebowls #cleaneatingrecipes #dairyfreeoption #lunchbowlinspo #simplefreshsalad #mealprepideas #realfood Fresh, vibrant, and protein-packed — this Chicken, Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado Salad is perfect for lunch or light dinner!

Herbed Buttermilk Chicken Salad Crispy Herbed Chicken Salad with Creamy Buttermilk Dressing Ingredients: For the Salad: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 cups mixed salad greens 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cucumber, sliced 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 avocado, sliced 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, dill, chives) For the Herbed Buttermilk Dressing: 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Salt and black pepper to taste Directions: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice. In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic. Stir in the chopped herbs and season with salt and pepper. In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, and herbs. Top the salad with sliced chicken and drizzle with herbed buttermilk dressing. Toss lightly to combine or serve dressing on the side. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 325 kcal | Servings: 2 servings #chickensalad #buttermilkchicken #saladrecipe #healthylunch #easymeals #herbedressing #homecooking #cleaneating #glutenfreelunch #freshherbs #lightmeals #greekyogurt #mealprepideas #saladbowl #comfortfood #quickrecipes #simpledinner #farmtotable #lowcarbrecipes #easychicken Say hello to your new favorite summer salad! This Herbed Buttermilk Chicken Salad is fresh, flavorful, and perfect for sunny days.

Seafood and Coconut Soup Thai-Inspired Coconut Seafood Soup with Lemongrass and Lime Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised and chopped 1 red chili, sliced (optional) 3 cups seafood stock or fish broth 1 (14 oz) can full-fat coconut milk 1 tablespoon fish sauce Juice of 1 lime 200g (7 oz) mixed seafood (shrimp, scallops, squid, mussels) 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish Directions: In a large pot, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and chili. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in seafood stock and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to infuse the broth. Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce, and lime juice. Simmer for another 5 minutes. Add the seafood, bell pepper, tomatoes, and mushrooms. Cook gently for 4-5 minutes, or until the seafood is just cooked through. Remove lemongrass pieces. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lime juice or fish sauce if needed. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 295 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #seafoodsoup #coconutmilsoup #thaiinspired #seafoodrecipes #comfortsoup #easyweeknightmeals #cleaneating #soupseason #dairyfree #glutenfree #pescatarianrecipes #spicysoup #homemadesoups #southeastasianflavors #fishsoup #healthycomfortfood #tropicalflavors #coconutcurry #lowcarbsoups #easyrecipeideas Craving something cozy and exotic? This Thai-Inspired Coconut Seafood Soup is rich, creamy, and packed with coastal flavors!

Beef and Wasabi Mayo Seared Beef Strips with Creamy Wasabi Mayonnaise Ingredients: For the Beef: 1 lb (450g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon rice vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon oil for searing For the Wasabi Mayo: 1/2 cup mayonnaise (use Kewpie for extra creaminess) 1–2 teaspoons wasabi paste (adjust to heat preference) 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon soy sauce Optional Garnishes & Serving Suggestions: Thinly sliced green onions Toasted sesame seeds Pickled ginger Serve with steamed rice, salad greens, or in a wrap Directions: In a bowl, mix sliced beef with soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 15–30 minutes. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, wasabi paste, lemon juice, and soy sauce. Stir well, taste, and adjust heat as needed. Chill until ready to use. Heat a large skillet or grill pan over high heat. Add oil and sear beef strips for 2–3 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked to your liking. Serve hot beef with a generous drizzle of wasabi mayo and garnish as desired. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes Kcal: 390 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #beefandwasabimayo #asianfusion #quickdinner #wasabiflavor #easybeefrecipe #lowcarbmeal #proteinpacked #japanesefusion #searedbeef #spicycondiment #homemadeflavor #kewpiemayo #umamibowl #highproteindish #asianflair #wrapitup #weeknightmeals #wasabisauce #beefbowl #steakrecipe Bold, beefy, and beautifully spicy This Beef and Wasabi Mayo is your new favorite way to add heat to dinner.

Beef and Rutabaga Mash Savory Ground Beef with Herbed Rutabaga Mash Ingredients: For the Rutabaga Mash: 2 large rutabagas, peeled and cubed 2 tablespoons butter or ghee 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream Salt and pepper to taste Optional: 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped For the Beef: 1 lb (450g) ground beef 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil or ghee Optional garnish: chopped parsley or chives Directions: Place rutabaga cubes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 20–25 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Add butter, coconut milk (or cream), salt, pepper, and herbs if using. Mash until smooth and creamy. Cover and keep warm. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Stir in tomato paste, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook another 5 minutes, letting flavors meld. Serve beef mixture over a generous scoop of rutabaga mash. Garnish with herbs if desired. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #beefandmash #rutabaga #lowcarbdinner #paleorecipes #wholefood #comfortfood #groundbeefrecipe #mashedrutabaga #healthymeals #grainfree #rootvegetables #paleodiet #dinnerideas #beefrecipes #glutenfree #dairyoptional #lowglycemic #cleaneating #wholesomefood #easyweeknightdinner Looking for cozy comfort food without the carbs? This Beef and Rutabaga Mash hits the spot! Simple, hearty, and full of real flavor.