Jicama Zucchini Salad

Jicama Zucchini Salad has been my new "salad of the week". And it uses a spiralizer. You can't beat that! Everyday Food published this recipe using cucumber instead of zucchini. I chose zucchini because I find it to be a little more filling. I currently have cucumber in the house and will be tempted to try this dish as written.

The Salad:

1-2 zucchini (spiralized)
1/4 jicama (spiralized)
1 tsp honey (or to taste)
fresh lime juice (I use 1/4-1/2 lime depending on the size of my salad.)
salt and chili pepper (to taste)

Mix together and serve!

Hom Mak (Banana Pear Smoothie)

I came across this combination when reading, "The Elements of Life". The chef's original recipe suggests homemade almond or soy milk. I am a fan of almond milk, however, I find fat-free cow's milk to be more filling. Furthermore, I love checking off a milk box under the "good health guidelines" in my food journal.

I make this smoothie using:

1 cup fat-free milk

1 banana (sliced)

1 pear (chopped)

1 tsp honey

cinnamon to garnish

I have not added spinach to this mix, but think it would work great.

I like my smoothies to be 4-5 points. The recipe builder gives this recipe 6 points, but I only count it as 5.5. (My program is working for me and if it stops, I will change it to 6. And the individual components add up to 5.5.) One day, I will use frozen banana slices and would only use 1/2 a banana. This would reduce the total by one point. I enjoy the flavor of honey in this smoothie and simply cannot omit it.

Lastly, I love using mason jars to transport my liquids. They are great for salad dressings and soups.