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Paleo BLT Chicken Salad

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Today is Father’s Day and I’m making my husband’s all time favorite, BLT Chicken Salad. It’s flavorful and filling, and a hit at any backyard party!

Paleo BLT Chicken Salad

 

 

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Paleo BLT Chicken Salad
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Recipe type: Salad, Main Dish
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Serves: 4
 
Simple, Paleo, Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free
Ingredients
  • All of the meat from 1 unseasoned organic rotisserie chicken, chopped into bite size pieces
  • 1 head of organic romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 package of Applegate Farms Uncured Turkey Bacon, chopped and cooked*
  • 2 large organic tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 organic avocados, peeled and sliced
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 oz apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp sea salt or pink salt
  • 2 tsp raw honey
  • ¾ tsp black pepper
  • 1¼ tsp dry mustard powder
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
  1. *I cut my turkey bacon into pieces with kitchen shears and cook in a cast iron skillet. Otherwise, cook and crumble like usual.
  2. In a large serving bowl, combine chicken, bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, and avocado.
  3. In a separate container, whisk dressing ingredients (olive oil, vinegar, salt, honey, pepper, dry mustard, and garlic).
  4. Pour over salad.
  5. Toss and serve.

 

Vitamin C Bowl

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My Vitamin C Bowl is naturally loaded with vitamin C. I kept this snack simple and smooth the way most kids like it; however, other toppings can be added such as toasted coconut, blueberries, or even grain-free granola.

Nutrients: vitamins A, C, B6, folate, potassium & magnesium.

Vitamin C Bowl

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Vitamin C Bowl
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Recipe type: snack, dessert, breakfast
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Serves: 1
 
Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, refined Sugar-Free. Rich in vitamin A, C, B6, folate, potassium & magnesium.
Ingredients
  • 1½ cups frozen organic mango
  • ½ cup organic orange juice
  • ½ tbsp raw honey
  • 1 banana, sliced
Instructions
  1. Place mango, orange juice and honey in a high speed blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Top with sliced banana.
  4. *Note: I find organic frozen mango at Trader Joe's or Costco.

 

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Flaming Pineapple Juice

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The Flaming Pineapple is the perfect blend of sweetness with a kick…or might I call it a slight after burn? Either way, it’s one of my all time favorite juices. If you’re feeling well (and brave) , you’ve come to the right place!  The Flaming Pineapple is hydrating, energizing, anti-inflammatory, immune boosting, and improves circulation.

*This may not be the best choice if you’re suffering from digestive distress.

Flaming Pineapple Juice

 

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Flaming Pineapple Juice
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Recipe type: beverage
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Serves: 5 cups
 
Hydrating, Energizing, Immune boosting, Improves circulation
Ingredients
  • 1 pineapple, peeled and cut
  • 2-3 organic oranges, peeled
  • 1 large organic pink grapefruit, or 2 small pink grapefruits, peeled
  • 3 inches ginger root
  • 1 cup coconut water
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper powder (from your spice cabinet~not the actual pepper)
Instructions
  1. Slowly press pineapple through juicer into an appropriate size container.
  2. Slowly press oranges, grapefruit, and ginger (one at a time) through juicer.
  3. With a spoon, stir juice to blend flavors.
  4. Add 1 cup of coconut water.
  5. Add ¼ tsp of cayenne pepper.
  6. Stir again to blend flavors.
  7. Pour into 16 oz (2 cup) glass containers.
  8. Juice can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

 

Beet Chia Juice

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There’s a great juice bar down the street in our little beach town. One of my favorite juices is the Beet Chia. This is my recreation of it. Remember, there are no mistakes when making your own juice. Tweak the flavors to what taste best to you. Your body knows what it needs. Because this is such a great cleanser of the liver, kidneys, and gallbladder, start with a small amount and work your way up to drinking more as your body tolerates it. Here is my version of my favorite Beet Chia Juice.

*Note: Fresh Juice can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Beet Chia Juice

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Beet Chia Juice
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Serves: 4 cups
 
Anti-Aging, hydrating, great cleanser of the liver, kidneys, and gallbladder, stimulate the activity of the lymph system, rich in omega 3's, anti-inflammatory.
Ingredients
  • 4-5 small organic beets
  • 3 organic apples
  • ½ organic grapefruit, peeled
  • ½ organic lemon, peeled
  • 1 inch ginger root
  • 2 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 2 16 oz glass jars with lids.
Instructions
  1. Slowly press one beet at a time through juicer into an appropriate size glass container.
  2. Slowly press apples through juicer, one at a time.
  3. *Doing this slowly keeps the juicer from getting bogged down or stuck.
  4. Press peeled grapefruit and peeled lemon through juicer.
  5. Press 1 inch of ginger root.
  6. Using a spoon, stir juice to blend flavors.
  7. In each 16 oz glass jar, add 1 Tbsp of chia seeds, then fill jar with juice.
  8. Cover with lids.
  9. Place in refrigerator over night, or 6-8 hours. (The chia seeds will expand and soften).
  10. Shake jar to blend chia seeds before drinking.
  11. Fresh Juice can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

 

 

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I'm Summer Williams, a Clinical Nutritionist who specializes in gastrointestinal health. With a firm background in healing, I believe anything is possible. All of my recipes are Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free & Refined Sugar-Free. Learn More →
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