BLT Chopped Salad

BLT Chopped Salad
It’s hard to get my husband behind the idea of salad for dinner. I mean, he never complains if I serve it, but it’s just one of those things you pick up on after being married for 15 (oh wait, almost 16!) years. But if it’s hard to get my husband on board, then you can only imagine how hard it is to get my kids on board! But this right here does it. I’m giving the bacon full credit. I mean, who doesn’t love  a good BLT? But  being able to have that same delicious BLT flavor without the added carbs is guilt free eating if I’ve ever seen it. My two oldest couldn’t shovel it in fast enough and in between bites kept saying, “this is so good”, “no, this is really good”. In my book that goes down as a success.

BLT Chopped Salad

2 cups green leaf lettuce, chopped
2 cups fresh arugula, chopped
1 pint grape tomatos, quartered
4 slices thick-cut bacon, fried and crumbled
1 cup sweet corn
1 cup black beans
1 avocado, chopped
4 ounces feta, crumbled
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lime, juiced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
ranch dressing

Prepare ingredients. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, arugula, tomatoes, corn, black beans and avocado. Add in salt, pepper, olive oil and lime juice then toss well to coat. Fold in bacon and feta then drizzle with ranch dressing. Serve immediately.

Source | How Sweet It Is

{mother’s day brunch} Feta, Tomato and Spinach Omelet

Mother’s Day is around the corner and I’m missing my mama. It’s been 11 years since we’ve even lived in the same state together, but being on the other side of the world is even harder. I wish I lived close enough to invite her over for a Mother’s Day brunch. And if I could, this is what I would make. These incredible omelets, with some muffins and fresh fruit on the side. This savory omelet is filled with fresh and flavorful ingredients (feta, tomato, spinach and avocado are the perfect combination, if you ask me) to create a delicious and beautiful dish fit for your queen. Hopefully one of these days I’ll get the chance to make this for her, but until then I may be requesting my husband to make this for my own Mother’s Day brunch ;).  Omelets always seemed so intimidating, but the good news is that they aren’t. Speed is the key when it comes to making them, which also means that a delicious breakfast will be on the plate in under 5 minutes, you can’t beat that. It has taken me a few trial and errors to get it right, and I still occasional turn a failed omelet into scrambled eggs, but once you get the hang of it, it really is quite simple. And the results are divine.

Feta, Tomato and Spinach Omelet + step by step instructions for making the perfect French Omelet

Heat skillet over medium heat, add 1 Tbs butter and swirl to evenly coat skillet

Feta, Tomato and Spinach Omelet + step by step instructions for making the perfect French Omelet

Crack two eggs into the pan, then working quickly add half and half and whisk together. Don’t over beat, you don’t want to have scrambled eggs,  mix until just combined

Feta, Tomato and Spinach Omelet + step by step instructions for making the perfect French Omelet

lift and tilt skillet until eggs are spread into a thin layer (like you would when making crepes)

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Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, and dash of salt and pepper

Feta, Tomato and Spinach Omelet + step by step instructions for making the perfect French Omelet

Feta, Tomato and Spinach Omelet + step by step instructions for making the perfect French Omelet

Lift edges to loosen and once the underside is lightly browned (don’t over cook, although I tend to like mine that way), gently flip.

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This is where I’m taking some creative control. A real french omelet is only cooked on one side then removed while the center is still creamy. I prefer my eggs to be cooked a little longer, so I flip it over and let it cook while I add the filling, but if you prefer it the other way, just remove it to the plate before adding the filling. Cover one half with tomato, avocado, feta and spinach

Feta, Tomato and Spinach Omelet

fold in half and transfer to a plate for serving

Feta, Tomato and Spinach Omelet + step by step instructions for making the perfect French Omelet

Feta, Tomato and Spinach Omelet + step by step instructions for making the perfect French Omelet

*makes one omelet

2 Eggs
1 Tbs butter
1 Tbs Half and half
1 Tbs shredded Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste

Filling: diced tomato, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, chopped baby spinach leaves

Heat skillet over medium heat, add 1 Tbs butter and swirl to evenly coat skillet. Crack two eggs into the pan, then working quickly add half and half and whisk together. Don’t over beat, you don’t want to have scrambled eggs, mix just until combined then lift and tilt skillet until eggs are spread into a thin layer (like you would when making crepes). Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, and dash of salt and pepper. Lift edges to loosen and once the underside is lightly browned (don’t overcook), gently flip. (This is where I’m taking some creative control. A real french omelet is only cooked on one side then removed while the center is still creamy. I prefer my eggs to be cooked a little longer, so I flip it over and let it cook while I add the filling, but if you prefer it the other way, just remove it to the plate before adding the filling). Add filling ingredients to one half of the omelet then fold in half and transfer to a plate for serving.

Source | Cooking Light

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