Move over chicken salad, Healthy Turkey Salad with Grapes, Apples and Walnuts is a great way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers and enjoy a deliciously, low calorie lunch.

Source: Food Done Light

Ingredients

• 2 cups finely chopped turkey breast
• 1/4 cup chopped apple
• 1/4 cup chopped grapes
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 to 3 tbsp low fat mayonnaise
• 2 to 3 tbsp . 2% fat plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 tsp . kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp . fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients together starting with 2 tbsp. of mayonnaise and yogurt. If you want creamier turkey salad, add the remaining tablespoon of each.
2. Cover and refrigerate for an hour.

The weather’s getting colder and we need warm meals that keep us fuller, longer! Packed with fiber and protein, give this simple soup recipe a try!

Source: Minimalist Baker

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp avocado or coconut oil
• 1/2 white or yellow onion (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 red or orange pepper (diced)
• 1 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 cups Red Chipotle Salsa (or any blended or chunky spicy salsa)
• 4 cups vegetable stock (DIY or store-bought)
• 2 Tbsp coconut sugar or maple syrup (to taste) (optional)
• 2 15-ounce black beans (cooked in salt // slightly drained)
• 1 15.25-ounce whole kernel corn (drained)

FOR SERVING optional

• Lime juice
• Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• Red onion (diced)
• Tortilla chips
• Ripe avocado (cubed)
• Hot sauce

Instructions

1. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, garlic, onion, pepper, an a pinch each salt and pepper and stir. Cook for 4-5minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent and the peppers have a bit of color.
2. Add cumin and chili powder and stir to coat. Then add salsa, vegetable stock and coconut sugar. Stir to combine, then increase heat to medium heat and bring to a low boil.
3. Once it’s boiling, add black beans and corn and stir. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or more, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the more the flavor will develop. It’s even better the next day.
4. Serve as is or with recommended serving options above.
5. Leftovers will keep covered in the refrigerator for 5-6 days or in the freezer for 1 month.

Source: Cooking Classy

Author: Apple of My Eye Serves: 8 servings

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup tricolor dry quinoa
• 1 large bag of precut kale
• 1-2 Fuji apples (cored and sliced)
• 1 cup walnuts, lightly toasted and roughly chopped
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup goat cheese, crumbled
• ½ cup olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1.5 tsp dijon mustard
• Salt + pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook the quinoa using the directions on the package.
2. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Put the kale into your salad bowl and pour ¾ of the dressing on top, tossing to combine. Refrigerate until the quinoa is done cooking.
4. Toss together the kale, quinoa, apples, walnuts, cranberries, goat cheese, and remaining salad dressing.
5. Refrigerate until time to serve!