Chicken and Rice Bowl

Layer for each serving:

brown rice made with a little oil and Adobo seasoning
black beans
pecan-smoked chicken
tomatoes
avocado slices
shredded cheese
cilantro

Yum.

Asian Chicken Slaw

Another one from Family Fun; I don't always put chicken in in.

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:

* 1 (16-ounce) bag coleslaw mix
* 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
* 1 bag deluxe stir-fry mix
* 1 cup sliced scallions
* 1/2 cup chopped cashews (optional)

Dressing:

* 1/4 cup soy sauce
* 2 tablespoons white vinegar
* 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
* 1 tablespoon sugar
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
* 1/2 cup canola oil
* 1 tablespoon sesame oil

1. In a large bowl, toss together the coleslaw mix, chicken, broccoli, snap peas, red pepper, and scallions.
2. In a medium bowl, stir the soy sauce, vinegar, peanut butter, sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well blended. Slowly whisk in the canola oil and sesame oil. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.

Thai Beef and Noodle Salad

Cook two packages of raman noodles but don't add the packet. If using red bell pepper, dice. Mix 3/4c peanut butter with 1/4c chicken stock, 1 T soy sauce, and a little garlic in a small pan. Heat leftover beef and slice. Slice cucumber. Serve.

The Pioneer Woman's Favorite Salad

I love The Pioneer Woman Cooks. And this is by far my favorite salad, too! I have modified it somewhat.

SALAD INGREDIENTS:

1 packages whole wheat linguine noodles, cooked, rinsed, and cooled
1/2 to 1 head sliced purple cabbage
1/2 head Napa cabbage
1/2 to 1 bag baby spinach
3 sliced scallions
1 sliced cucumber
chopped cilantro, one bunch
handful of cashews

DRESSING:

Juice of 1 lime
8 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sesame oil
6 tablespoons soy sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped
2 cloves chopped garlic
2 hot peppers or jalapenos, chopped