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Zucchini Noodle Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

Spring has sprung: Here’s a salad to celebrate.
Whether you’re craving crunchy or creamy, this salad’s got both textures and gets just as many points for being pretty as it does for being delicious. Your skin will love the healthy fats in the creamy avocado dressing, and the protein-rich egg on top will help keep you feeling satisfied. If you don’t have a spiralizer, simply use a julienne peeler to turn a zucchini into noodles.

Zucchini Noodle Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 4 mins

Ingredients

1 medium/large zucchini, turned into noodles with a spiralizer
1 /2 cup sliced cucumbers
½ cup thinly sliced snap peas
1 egg
1/4 cup diced avocado
2 tbsp chopped walnuts

For dressing (you will have some leftover):

1 very ripe avocado, peeled and stone removed
2 tbsp flax oil
juice of 1 lime
2 tsp agave nectar or honey
pinch of sea salt and black pepper

Instructions:

Prepare the dressing by whirling all ingredients in a food processor or blender until completely smooth. Transfer it into a small bowl and set aside.

Toss together the zucchini noodles, cucumbers, and snap peas. If you want to put the dressing on the noodles now, pour in your desired amount and toss to coat. Arrange the veggies on a plate or in a bowl.

Heat a frying pan (using oil or cooking spray to coat if needed) over medium heat for 1 minute. Crack the egg into the pan and fry it to your desired doneness.

When the egg is cooked, use a flipper to carefully place it on top of the salad.

Scatter avocado pieces and walnuts over top. Serve with dressing (if not already used).

Note: To keep this recipe vegan, use agave instead of honey and sub in a vegan protein source such as tempeh, tofu, edamame, chickpeas or white navy beans.

Angela is an avid runner, fitness instructor, foodie, healthy living blogger, and owner of her business, Spin 360 Health Coaching. Having been overweight, unhappy and insecure as a teenager, Angela took control, changed her unhealthy habits, and adopted a clean eating lifestyle that she continues to maintain today. Her goal is to support, inspire, and motivate others to improve their health and be their best. You can learn more about her on her blog, Eat-Spin-Run-Repeat.com.

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by lauren

Collaborations, Recipes + Nutrition

Spiced Pineapple Coconut Smoothie

See ya winter, it’s (almost) smoothie season!
With winter nearly behind us, it’s starting to feel a whole lot more like smoothie season. In case you haven’t already hopped on the smoothie bandwagon, it’ll certainly be worth your while. In addition to being delicious, smoothies are a super easy way to get a ton of high quality nutrition in a single glass. This spiced pineapple coconut blend is not only high in protein, but it’s also infused with cinnamon, ginger and turmeric – all 3 of which are powerful anti-inflammatories. Give it a try after your next workout!

Spiced Pineapple Coconut Smoothie
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients

1 scoop vanilla Vega Performance Protein (Vega One will work too – it just won’t be as yellow)
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
1/2 cup light coconut milk + 1/2 cup water
2 tsp maca root powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp turmeric
1″ piece fresh peeled ginger
ice

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in the blender and puree until completely smooth.
Add a little more ice if needed to thicken
Pour into a tall glass and enjoy!

Angela is an avid runner, fitness instructor, foodie, healthy living blogger, and owner of her business, Spin 360 Health Coaching. Having been overweight, unhappy and insecure as a teenager, Angela took control, changed her unhealthy habits, and adopted a clean eating lifestyle that she continues to maintain today. Her goal is to support, inspire, and motivate others to improve their health and be their best. You can learn more about her on her blog, Eat-Spin-Run-Repeat.com.

Blog: http://eat-spin-run-repeat.com
Twitter: @eatspinrunrpt
Instagram: @eatspinrunrpt
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/EatSpinRunRepeat
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/eatspinrunrpt

by lauren

Recipes + Nutrition

Not your average chicken salad

When you hear the words chicken salad, what comes to mind? If a bowl of mayo-slathered blobs of chicken is the first image you see, think again. With a mixture of crunchy veggies, protein-rich chicken, juicy grapes and a sweet-and-spicy yogurt dressing, this bowl of goodness is will keep you satisfied for hours.

Chicken Salad with Curried Yogurt Dressing

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Serves: 2

Ingredients

olive oil, in a mister
2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 100g raw weight
1 cup peeled sweet potato, diced into 3/4″ cubes
2 tbsp salt-free seasoning
¼ tsp ground black pepper
4 cups mixed baby greens
½ cup thinly sliced celery
¾ cup halved grapes
2 tbsp toasted slivered almonds
parsley

For the dressing:

½ cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
½ tsp yellow curry powder
1/8 tsp ground turmeric
1/8 tsp ground cumin
stevia to taste

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Scatter the sweet potatoes on one half, and lay the chicken on the other. Spritz both with olive oil and sprinkle with salt-free seasoning and black pepper.
Bake the chicken and sweet potato for 25 minutes, flipping the sweet potato cubes at the half way point.
Meanwhile, distribute the greens between 2 bowls and arrange the grapes and celery.
Stir together the dressing in a small container.
When the chicken and sweet potato has finished cooking, distribute them evenly between the two bowls.
Top with almonds and minced parsley. Serve with the dressing on the side.

Angela is an avid runner, fitness instructor, foodie, healthy living blogger, and health coach. Having been overweight, unhappy and insecure as a teenager, Angela took control, changed her unhealthy habits, and adopted a clean eating lifestyle that she continues to maintain today. Her goal is to support, inspire, and motivate others to improve their health and be their best. You can learn more about her on her blog, Eat-Spin-Run-Repeat.com.