Goodies on the Go

RECIPES AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY A-YO KITCHEN

Layered Chili Lime Taco Salad

This is the perfect salad for those on the go. You can prep ahead of time and eat throughout the week. Loaded with veggies and packed with protein, you won’t need to feel guilty eating this yummy salad!

Chili Lime Dressing

¼ cup olive oil

¼ cup red wine vinegar

Juice and zest of two limes

½ tsp minced garlic

1 tsp cumin

½ tsp chili powder

½ tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic salt

1½ tsp honey

Layered Salad

2 cups cooked chicken seasoned with ½ a packet of taco seasoning

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

1 red onion, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 avocado, diced

1 head romaine lettuce, chopped

1 15¼ oz can of corn, drained

1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained

3 quart jars

Instructions ayokitchen.com, ayokitchen@gmail.com, @ayokitchen

1. Prep chicken, and allow to cool.

2. Whisk together all the dressing ingredients until well combined.

3. Chop up all your veggies, and rinse and drain canned corn and beans. Evenly distribute layers of beans, corn, and avocado between three jars.

4. Pour dressing over mixture, as it prevents the avocado from browning, then evenly layer the remaining ingredients between the three jars, topping with the romaine.

5. Place lids on jars and refrigerate until ready to eat.

6. To serve, simply dump out in a bowl for an easy salad, and enjoy!

Alysha Yoder is the photographer, food stylist, blogger, and recipe developer behind A-Yo Kitchen. With a passion for all things food, many of her recipes are inspired by her worldly travels, her many cooking classes abroad, and all the veggies and fruits her home gardens produce. She has been a photographer for 15+ years and previously worked in the corporate food sector for almost 10. She now is a small business owner running her studio, A-Yo Kitchen, out of York, PA, where she serves not only local clients, but those worldwide as well.

Tips

• For an extra crunch, sprinkle with some crushed up tortilla chips!

• To make this vegan, replace chicken with cooked quinoa or tofu!

• For extra protein, serve with a scoop of non-fat Greek yogurt.