#2,000: Trader Joe's Inspired Mango, Jicima Coleslaw

I can't believe I'm posting our 2,000th recipe (although it could be more because I'm pretty sure I've misnumbered a few times!  Lol)  I whipped this recipe together after I had a salad similar to it at Trader Joes.  (Can someone PLEASE convince TJ's to come to our town?!?!).  I'm seriously contemplating a trip up there this weekend just to stock up on stuff I love.

Anyhow, this salad was super easy to make and really quite good.  The dressing I got was a little bit spicy so it gave it a lot of flavor.

The measurements for the ingredients are just estimates because I made a salad for 2 (2 servings, don't be fooled to think anyone else in my family ate this!) and just put as much in it that I knew I liked.

In a bowl combine:
1 1/2 cups of shredded coleslaw mix (no dressing, just the shredded cabbage and carrots)

1 mango cut into really thin pieces and strips (like REALLY thin...Trader Joes shredded theirs but mine was too soft to attempt that)
1/4 of a jicama shredded
handful of cilantro, chopped
1-2 green onions, sliced
Handful of toasted sliced almonds
2 tbsp Mango Chardonnay Vinaigrette (the brand I used was Marie, found in the produce section)

#1,999: Cranberry Lime Spritzer

I made this simple and refreshing drink using 3 ingredients.  Cranberry juice, Sprite, and Lime Vitality essential oil from Young Living.  My kids are loving this!!  I'm going to try switching out the Sprite for plain seltzer water to cut down on the sugar for them.  This is such a great summer drink!

I also think this would be great with 100% cherry juice!!  

In an 8 oz glass or larger:
Fill 1/3 of the glass with 100% cranberry juice.
Add desired amount of ice cubes. 

Fill the remainder of the glass with Sprite (or Seltzer Water).
Add ONE drop of Lime Vitatlity Essential Oil.
Stir lightly to combine the flavors. 

From the Young Living Blog: 
Young Living’s Lime essential oil has a wide variety of uses. Aromatically, the pleasant citrus scent is invigorating and may help promote mental clarity and encourage creativity.* Topically, Lime provides antioxidants to the skin, which may reduce dark spots due to aging and acts as an insect deterrent.* Taken internally, Lime supports a healthy digestive system and may aid in weight management. 

#1,998: Low Carb (Quick and Easy!!) Flatbread Pizza

I have an abundance of basil growing in my garden (anyone want some?!) and ONE small orange bell pepper that I wanted to use up.  So I grabbed a low carb tortilla and topped it with diced bell pepper, diced sun dried tomato chicken sausage, shredded mozzarella cheese, and some chopped basil.  I popped it in the oven for about 12 minutes or so until the cheese was melted and the tortilla was crisp (370 degree oven).  Healthy, delicious, and easy!