I promise I’m not a spokesperson for eMealz. We’re just happy customers who enjoy learning a lot of new, wonderful, simple, healthy recipes. So … here is yet another new favorite. This salad is comprised of the most delightfully complimentary ingredients. It is beautifully simple. I call it “Trio Salad” because of the tomato-cucumber-avocado combo.

{ TRIO SALAD }

2 cucumbers, peeled & chopped

1 pint grape tomatoes (halved if you want)

1 avocado, peeled & diced

4 tsp. cider vinegar

1 Tbsp. olive oil

salt & pepper to taste

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Combine vinegar, oil, salt & pepper in a jar. Cover; shake. Place vegetables in bowl. Add dressing; toss.

Most of you know that we’ve become fans of e-mealz, which I recently discussed (again) in this blog post. Well this is just one of the recipes I’ve snagged from our low carb plan. I think it makes a lovely side salad or even a main course salad with the rotisserie chicken. Very light & fresh.

{ CHICKEN COLE SLAW }

1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed & shredded

1/2 head cabbage, sliced very thin (the original e-mealz recipe calls for a full head but I prefer less cabbage and more stuff)

2 green onions, sliced

2 carrots, grated

1 green bell pepper, sliced

1 red bell pepper, sliced (or yellow, as shown)

optional: 8 oz. water chestnuts, drained (not a fan … I left these out)

1/2 c. slivered almonds

1 c. vinaigrette dressing (I used a Brianna’s Blush Wine Vinaigrette)

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In a large bowl, combine chicken, cabbage, green onions, carrots, bell peppers, water chestnuts & almonds. Heat vinaigrette in microwave 1 minute. Pour dressing over salad; toss well.