Lunch Ideas Day 5

Here are 2 of our favorite salads to have for lunch:

Black Bean Luau Salad

1 can pineapple chunks, drained
1 can black beans, drained
1c brown rice, cooked
1/2c bell pepper, chopped
1/2c carrots, shredded or chopped
1/2c red/green onion, diced
leftover chicken (if we have it)

honey-dijon dressing

Mix all and drizzle with dressing.


Rice and Bean Salad:

1/2c onion, chopped
2-3 garlic cloves
1T coconut oil/ olive oil
1 1/2c brown rice, cooked
1 can black beans, drained
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes
can of green chile's
1/2c grape tomatoes, sliced
1/2c cheese (if allowed in diet)
organic corn chips, crushed
iceberg lettuce (we use whatever we have, usually spinach)
ranch dressing, honey mustard dressing or a balsamic-honey dressing

Saute first 3 ingredients in pan. Stir in cooked rice, beans, seasonings and green chile's. Mix well. Put lettuce in a bowl and ass tomatoes, cheese and chips. Add the bean/rice mixture and drizzle with dressing. Enjoy!