Making Salad in My Sleep

Shannon Shirley — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:42:14 +0000

Today is supposed to be my Thursday fashion post about stylish maternity wear, but I was so tired last night that I didn’t get the chance to finish. Tomorrow I will still be sharing recipes for beauty and promise I will get the maternity styles up on Saturday. For some reason I am out of steam this week. Maybe it’s the humidity … or maybe it’s just the combination of chasing Ava around all day and barely sleeping at night. Mike and I came to the realization the other day that we won’t get to sleep in again until we’re like 50. Makes me want to go back in time and really savor those lazy sleep until noon days.

Well, I don’t want to forfeit this post entirely, so here are some great recipes for a few simple, delicious, and healthy summer salads! Enjoy!

To Make Green Bean & Squash Salad … Boil fresh green beans for about 4 minutes and then place into ice water. Thinly slice yellow squash and place in bowl with mixed greens. Chop up some green [or red] onion and add to salad. Remove green beans from the ice water, blot dry and toss into bowl w/ some light italian dressing or olive oil, lemon, salt, pepper. Crisp and clean flavors! Yummy!

To Make Black Bean & Avocado Salad … This one is soooo simple. Boil water and toss in corn. Cut up avocado, carrot, green pepper, and tomato [optional]. Strain corn and rinse under cold water. Open up a can of black beans and rinse. Throw everything together in a bowl and you’re finished! If you want to add a little spice, throw in some garlic [or mix in garlic paste] or jalepeno, a little bit of lime juice, and some salt. Have leftovers? Throw it in some soft or hard taco shells with grilled chicken or ground beef.

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Making Salad in My Sleep