Black Bean and Corn Salsa

Ingredients:

• 1 can Corn, rinsed
• 1 can Black Beans, rinsed
• 1 Avocado, diced
• 1 small Red Onion, finely diced
• 1 Roasted Red Pepper, diced
• 1 Lime, juiced
• 1/4 bunch Cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cumin

Directions:

1. Place chopped and diced ingredients in a medium bowl.
2. Sprinkle with lime juice.
3. Add seasonings and mix thoroughly.

Split Pea Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 cups dried peas, soaked overnight, drained and rinsed
• 1 red onion, diced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp oregano
• 2 bay leaves

Directions:

1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add red onion and saute until soft.
3. Add garlic and let bloom.
4. Add seasoning and let bloom.
5. Add carrots and celery and cook for a few minutes.
6. Add peas, broth, and water and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat and simmer until peas are soft.
8. Puree in blender (in batches).
9. Return to pot, season with salt and pepper to taste.

Guacamole

Ingredients:

• 2 avocados, medium diced
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1 large shallot, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 small jalapeno, finely diced
• 1 tomato, seeded and diced
• 2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1/8 tsp cumin

Directions:

1. Place chopped and diced ingredients in a medium bowl.
2. Sprinkle with lime juice.
3. Add seasonings and mix thoroughly.

Tropical Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

2 chicken breast, cooked

1 mango

1 kiwi

1 avocado

1/4 red onion

1 container Greek yogurt

salt

Directions:

1. dice chicken, mango, kiwi, and avocado into cubes

2. finely chop red onion

3. in a large mixing bowl, mix all together.  Add salt to taste