Guiltless ~ Gutless Potato Salad

One of my favorite things to do in the spring and summer is grill outside.

Well I really love to do it all year round but just not as much in the winter!

I was searching for a healthy version of potato salad that wouldn’t leave

lumps on my legs when I came across one from www.skinnytaste.com.

Let me just say that it was gone before the ribs were done!

You will need:

(Printable recipe link here)

• 4 cups red potatoes, cut in small pieces
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
• 3 scallions, diced
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp fat free mayonnaise
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Cut your potatoes into small pieces and put them in a pot to boil. You will want to have enough water that just covers the top of the potatoes. Cook for about 10 minutes or until your desired tenderness.
2. Dice up your bell pepper and red onions. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and season with salt and pepper and mix well. Allow the ingredients to marinate together.
3. Drain the potatoes and let them cool. Once cool, add them to the bowl of ingredients and give it a good stir. Top with green onions and more salt and pepper if needed.
4. Serve them at room temperature or put in the refrigerator to chill and serve cold.

Enjoy this for your next BBQ adventure!

Meal plan Monday

I had a week of easy now I’ve got a week of crazy! I’ve picked favorites for this week and nothing too rough or tough in the kitchen. If you want more choices you can always click on the favorite recipes at the top, there are plenty there to choose from.

Sunday – Mothers day – no cooking in the kitchen :) Happy belated mother’s day to all the great mothers out there!

Monday – Pizza Night – 4pts for 1 thin slice of cheese

Tuesday - Lemon herb zucchini pasta - 5pts

Wednesday – Leftovers - 5pts

Thursday – Taco Night - 2pts

Friday – Grilled pork chops and my favorite asparagus - 0pts

Saturday – Stuffed Shells – ?? points (use fat free or low fat conversions to make this meal lean and healthier)

Have a great week everyone!

Gyro (Yee-Roh) and Tzatziki sauce

I might have needed a dictionary to pronounce my dinner

but I didn’t need any assistance eating it!

It all started with my supervisor bringing in Tzatziki in one day

as a dip for a snack and I was hooked, line and sinker.

We ate it with pita chips and scrapped the bowl clean.

First I will give you the easiest recipe in the world for the Tzatziki sauce, second I will share with you the gyro recipe.

Tzatziki sauce

(Printable Link here)

You will need:

• 16 oz Greek Yogurt
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 cucumber peeled pureed
• 1 Tbs of Olive Oil
• 1/2 Tbs Lemon Juice

Directions:

Mix together – let sit in fridge over night to rethicken

See I told you that was easy. The hardest part is peeling the cucumber!

Now for the Chicken Gyros

(Printable Link here)

You will need:

• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• juice of one lemon (2-3 Tablespoons)
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 heaping Tablespoons Yoplait® Greek yogurt
• 1 Tbs Greek seasoning
• 1 Tbs dried oregano
• salt and pepper
• 1 1/4 pounds skinless, chicken breasts
• 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1/2 cup red onion, diced
• 6 pitas or flatbread of your choice

Directions:

1. Combine the garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, yogurt, oregano, Greek seasoning and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Whisk together until mixed well. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and mix well to coat.
2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Discard marinade after use.
3. Cook chicken in a skillet on medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until done.

4.  Once the chicken is cooked, transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut into small strips.

5.  Warm pitas in the microwave. Top with chicken, tzatziki sauce, diced tomatoes and onions.

Serve immediately. Have some tzatziki and pita chips on the side and enjoy!

I originally found this recipe for the gyros on www.tablespoon.com.

Menu Plan Monday

I’ve planned so many new recipes this week, its a little scary! This time of year is perfect in the evening in Florida so we are cleaning off the grill and enjoying the patio. I hope you find some of these recipes yummy.

Sunday – Grilled chicken marinated in Lawry's Caribbean Jerk marinade, Potato salad

Monday – Greek style grilled pork chops with tomato cucumber salad

Tuesday – Fajita Pitas with Fiesta rice

Wednesday – Dijon chicken legs with some type of veggie

Thursday – Asian grilled chicken served with rice

Friday – Pizza night

Saturday – Orange chicken served with rice

Happy week everyone!