Take a look at these different salad options, and a great homemade dressing to top it off with!
Dressing:
Compliments of The Olive Scene located in the Chagrin Falls Village
The Olive Scene
1 1/2 T Lemongrass Mint Balsamic Vinegar- (The Olive Scene)
1 1/2 T Persian Lime Infused Olive Oil (The Olive Scene)
1 T Creamy Peanut Butter
1 T Water
Salt and Pepper to taste
2 Salads to Choose From:
Option 1:
2 Cups Kale (chopped small)
2 Cups Red or Napa Cabbage (shredded)
1/2 Cup Red Peppers (Chopped Small)
1/2 Cup Carrots (shredded or chopped small)
1 Mango (cut into small chunks)
1/4 Cilantro (Ripped or chopped)
8 Mint Leaved (Ripped or Chopped)
1 Tablespoon Green Onions (Chopped)
1/4 Cup Edamame
1/4 Peanuts (Roasted and slightly broken up)
1 Cup Shredded Chicken (Rotisserie Chicken for a timesaving hack)
Combine all ingredients, toss and serve.
Option 2:
1 head of napa cabbage, chopped
1/2 small red cabbage, chopped
2 green onions, sliced
1 large cucumber, peeled, sliced and quartered
2/3 cup shredded carrots
1 cup (or 1 bag of frozen) shelled edamame
1 can of chickpeas, drained
1 bunch or (2/3 c.) torn fresh cilantro
2/3 cup chopped peanuts
Chop all salad ingredients except for edamame, chickpeas and peanuts.
Mix together in a large bowl while adding chickpeas, peanuts and edamame.
Serve with tofu (baked at 425 for 15 min. coated in dressing) or chicken on top.
Colleen is the Fitness Director at The Wembley Club. Having been in fitness for over 19 years her passion is to help individuals find a love for fitness and their bodies and benefits beyond the physical aspect of working out. She loves music, new workouts, and pushing people to their own personal limits- whatever they may be that day. Cycling, Bootcamp, Strength Classes, HIIT, Boxing, you name it, she loves to teach it!
Colleen has a degree from John Carroll University in Physical Education with a concentration in Fitness Specialist. She developed the Group Fitness Program at John Carroll, providing a stress outlet and community for college students and faculty. Her passion did not stop at college, she continued on to instruct classes, personal train, coach youth sports teams, and challenge herself with friends in marathons and 1/2 marathons.
As a busy mother of four and wife she recognizes the importance of self-love and self-care starting with fitness and health. She believes that everyone has time to make in their day for themselves in order to be great for others…let fitness be a part of your day and week at The Wembley Club.