Halloween is that day of the year when nearly everyone… trick-or-treaters, costume party goers, scary movie watchers…. suffers from a massive case of sugar overload.
The last thing that anyone needs on Halloween is an unhealthy dinner to go along with all of that candy.
This collection of nutritious recipes is just perfect for the occasion – some feature seasonal favorites and others are fun and festive. Â You’ll probably even still have room left for some candy corn!
Arugula & Chicken Salad
Serves 2
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
1/2 (7 ounce) bag of arugula
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 chicken breasts (cut into strips)
1/2 cup red bell pepper strips
1/4 cup dried cranberries
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 Persian cucumbers, chopped
1/3 cup walnut pieces
1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped
Parmesan cheese (optional)
Croutons (optional)
Salt & pepper
Divide the arugula onto two separate plates. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan. Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Add the chicken strips and saute until nearly cooked through. Add the bell pepper strips and saute for an additional 5 minutes or until tender. Add the vinegar and saute for an additional 2-3 minutes.  Pour the contents of the pan evenly over both plates.
Using the same pan, add the rest of the oil, walnuts, and rosemary and saute until fragrant (about 3 minutes). Again, pour evenly over the plates.  Add the cucumber and dried cranberries to each plate and garnish with Parmesan cheese and croutons (optional).
Some other Halloween appropriate meals include:
Pumpkin and Black Bean Casserole
Harvest Wild Rice Salad with Pumpkin VinaigretteÂ
Apple. Cherry, Walnut Salad with Maple Dressing
Vampire Chicken Beet Salad with Scallions and Goat Cheese and Onion Toasted Ghouls
