Week 1, Day 5

Antioxidant Smoothie

for breakfast

Trail Mix

snack

Quinoa Salad

for lunch

This week does not call for quinoa; however, I am adding it in today to get some extra substance.

I had a salad similar to this a couple days ago at Whole Foods, but I altered it a little and made my own version at home...which I think is actually better than theirs.  So here we go...

Jaryn's Tricolor Quinoa Salad

1 1/2 c. tricolor quinoa (I got a bag from Trader Joe's)

3 c. water

1 mango, peeled and diced

1 avocado, diced

1/2 red bell pepper, diced

1/4 c. slivered almonds

1/4 c. cilantro, rinsed and chopped fine

1/4 c. unsweetened coconut chips (or shredded coconut)

3 T. thinly sliced red onion

2 splashes balsamic vinegar

1 lime

Cook quinoa and water according to package (I do it in a rice cooker).  Meanwhile, prepare remaining ingredients.  Toss cooked quinoa and remaining ingredients in a large bowl.  Squeeze over with lime juice.  This is SO amazing!  Enjoy my new recipe.

Ashley Lisonbee's Chilled Gazpacho (minus the bread)

for dinner