This is great for a meal or a snack; divide into thirds for 3 one-block snacks.


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SAUSAGE, ASPARAGUS, APPLE SALAD

(one meal, 3P/2C/4F)


Ingredients:

mild Italian chicken sausage, enough to yield about 20g protein, or 1 ½ links “Nature’s Promise” brand from Stop and Shop (cooked, chilled, sliced) 3P

scant 1 ½ cups asparagus (steamed, chilled, cut bite sized) <1.5C

¼ Granny smith apple (sliced thin across width of the apple) 0.5C


for dressing:

1 1/3 tsp. extra virgin olive oil 4F

2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice minimal C

18 to 1/4 tsp ground coriander

salt and pepper


Directions:

Mix dressing ingredients. Toss with sausage, asparagus, and apple. Season with salt and pepper.