Asian Broccoli Slaw

I just realized it has been an entire MONTH without a blog post. And what a month it has been! Everything has been turned upside down and right side up and upside down again! 

You can call the changes Spring Fever. But I'd prefer to say that Spring symbolizes growth and a fresh start. Your attitude in life is half the battle.

So I'm ready Spring, let's go! 

A little Spring inspiration for you.

Spring also marks the return of local produce and farmer's markets! Hooray! But, so far, Chicago has been really rainy and I've been stuck inside working ER shifts with no break and studying for my boards (April 22nd can't come soon enough). 

So recently it's been imperative that food be fast and filling. This recipe took 5 minutes (minus cooking the protein), it has tons of fiber to keep you full, tons of vitamins and you can pack it up for a quick meal at work! It makes a upwards of 5 servings and tastes even better the next day. 

Asian Broccoli Slaw

Hands on time: 5 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes (plus cooking of whatever protein you choose)

What you need:

• 1 package broccoli slaw
• 1 bunch scallions, chopped
• 1 package sugar snap peas (I cut mine in half, just a preference)
• 1/4-1/2 cup Asian Dressing (I'm a fan of Newman's Own Light Sesame Ginger) 
• 8 ounces protein (I used salmon since I had some defrosting that I had forgotten about, but chicken or tofu would be great too)
• 1 package shredded red cabbage
• 2/3 cup crunchy chow mein noodles

Mix everything together in a giant bowl. Top with crunchy noodles. DONE! ENJOY!

Fast Salmon: 450 degrees, slices of lemon, drizzle olive oil, salt and pepper, 15 minutes!

The goods

Crunchy and colorful

Final Product

What you get:

An easy, tasty salad that's great as a main course, but could be delicious without the protein as a side, or even on top of a turkey or salmon burger!

Also, you get all the benefits of broccoli without that icky broccoli taste. I've never liked the florets and would only eat the stalks, which is a waste. This solves that problem! Broccoli has a ton of vitamin C and antioxidants that help to support your immune system and connective tissue. A serving of broccoli also has about as much calcium as half a glass of milk! Pretty good for a vegetable! Broccoli also has protein and fiber! Basically - it's a food pyramid in itself! AND it is much more nutritious and filling for the base of a salad than plain old iceberg lettuce. Eat up!