57964 southwest sassy satisfying five salad Recipes

drained and rinsed black beans, drained and rinsed pinto beans, drained and rinsed garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed kidney beans, drained and rinsed cannellini or 1 (15 oz) can white beans, fresh pico de gallo (not salsa), coarsely chopped cilantro (optional)

southwest seasoning (southwest marinade seasoning mix), chicken breast, cubed, water, white vinegar, vegetable oil, alfredo sauce (we like bertolli), bow tie pasta

five ways to stay positive in negativity, by julie fuimano, easy to be positive in a positive environment. it s when things are emotionally draining and negative that you re challenged to behave differently. but you have the opportunity to be the beacon of light for others around you. by your actions and responses, you can demonstrate and teach others how to behave in an appropriate, positive and professional manner., positive energy catches on just as quickly as negative energy. sometimes people are simply stuck in a habit or pattern of behavior and are accustomed to acting a certain way. if the environment is really caustic, then it s what people are used to and may be all they know., it takes some time and effort as well as a commitment to do something differently to create sustainable change. you must be willing to identify and stop tolerating what s not working, do the right thing even if it s initially unpopular and then teach others to do the same., here are five ways you can be a positive force in your workplace ., first step is awareness, recognize the negativity around you. sometimes you can even feel your energy being drained by the words being spoken. if it feels bad or uncomfortable, then it s negative. these feelings are a form of intelligence similar to a tap on the shoulder letting you know something is not right. if you can identify what is happening, you can make good choices about handling it., it all starts with you, in what ways are you contributing to the negativity around you are you listening to gossip or participating in conversations where the only focus is to denigrate, diminish or criticize language matters. everything you say has an impact; saying something negative not only dishonors the person you re speaking about and the person you re speaking with, but it also makes you feel bad even if you don tsp realize it. learn to respect people s humanity and their right to be themselves. complaining without end does not focus on creating solutions; rather, it perpetuates and magnifies the problem, wasting everyone s precious time and energy., speak up, tell the other person how you feel by saying , this doesn tsp work for me. it s nonjudgmental, since you re making it about you, not them. also, people often don tsp realize they are being negative. point it out in a gentle, caring way: do you realize you are complaining just bringing it to their attention can be enough to shift the conversation. over time, people will learn what they can and cannot discuss with you, and it will stop being an issue. if you say nothing, your silence conveys permission to continue., be constructive , positive, meaningful and beneficial, what is the point or purpose of what you re saying is it to hurt or help and at the end of the conversation, is there an action step to take constructive conversations are empowering and leave people a little better off from having participated in them. become the kind of person who takes your time and words seriously., praise and acknowledge, amazing what a few words of praise and acknowledgement can do. you want to be the kind of person people gravitate to because they know they will be uplifted by you, not put down or drained of life-sustaining energy. in short, you want people to feel good after being in your presence., no matter what is going on around you , you control your inner environment and how you choose to respond to external events and situations. it s your responsibility to become the kind of person you enjoy being and with whom others enjoy being around., it takes a true leader to walk a path different from the crowd. so when others are negative, stretch your boldness muscles and be positive in spite of what others do or think. it s the only way to create a ripple of change. and if we all do our part, then slowly but surely, we will make a difference in our work environment and the larger community.

five-spice powder, salt, freshly ground black pepper, skinless, boneless chicken thighs, sugar-free seedless blackberry jam (such as smucker s), cider vinegar, water, grated peeled fresh ginger, fresh blackberries (optional)

salad greens , torn into bite-sized pieces (we like romaine), red radish , cut into 1/16 inch slices, green onion , cut into 1/8 inch slices, cider vinegar, apple juice (100% juice), country-style dijon mustard, salt, pepper, walnut oil, sugar (optional)

salad greens, pear, cored and thinly sliced, walnuts, toasted and chopped, blue cheese, crumbled, extra virgin olive oil, pear vinegar, salt, fresh ground black pepper

salad greens, cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into strips, pecans, red pepper , cut into strips, red onion, thinly sliced, goat cheese, crumbled, raspberry vinaigrette dressing (use raspberry balsamic vinaigrette)

whole kernel corn (drained ), roma tomatoes (chopped ), cumin, oregano (dried ), green pepper (diced ), green onions (sliced ), salt and pepper, mayonnaise, hot sauce

cubed cooked pork, sweet red pepper, chopped, frozen corn, thawed, canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained, chopped green onions, balsamic vinegar, water, olive oil, garlic clove, minced, salt, pepper, hot pepper sauce, lettuce leaves , optional

salad leaves (italian style , chose a packet which includes e.g. green oak leaf, lollo rosso and apollo), mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced, tomatoes, halved (or sliced if you have the time or patience), yellow pepper, de-seeded and sliced, black olives (optional), chopped basil (optional), lemon juice, olive oil, sun-dried tomato (finely diced ), salt & freshly ground black pepper

salad greens, butter, mushrooms, sliced, red onion, thickly sliced, beef strip steaks, blue cheese, crumbled, balsamic vinaigrette (use basic vinaigrette, made with balsamic vinegar)

salad dressing, cold water, all purpose flour, soda, salt, white sugar, cocoa, vanilla

salad greens, veggies-broc , carrot , celery, etc chopped, mayonnaise, balsamic vinegar, orange juice, salt

brown rice or 1 cup white rice, long grain, rotisserie-cooked chicken, shredded (about 4 cups), black beans, drained and rinsed, tomatoes , seeds removed and diced, green onions, thinly sliced, jalapeno , seeds and ribs removed, minced, white wine vinegar, olive oil, ground cumin, salt and pepper

chopped celery top, chopped green bell pepper, chopped red bell pepper, chopped green onion, chopped fresh cilantro, simply potatoes shredded hash browns, drained whole kernel corn, lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, ricotta cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, supremo queso fresco mexicano cheese, crumbled, taco cheese, fritos chili cheese corn chips, garnish with red bell pepper and a sprig cilantro

radiatore ruffle noodles, tomatoes, seeded and chopped, yellow bell pepper, chopped, green onions, sliced, zucchini, thinly sliced, best foods mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, milk, lime juice, hot pepper or 1 jalapeno, minced, salt

dried orzo pasta, black beans, rinsed and drained, corn kernels, fresh-cut, thawed frozen, or drained canned, firm-ripe tomato (1/2 lb.), rinsed, cored, and chopped, chopped fresh cilantro, sliced green onions or chives, grated lime peel, lime juice, pepper, salt, ripe avocado (10 oz.), peeled and pitted, nonfat sour cream, corn tortilla chips (optional)