💚 Meal Plan for May 11-17, 2026 💚


Here are my dinner recommendations (and salads!) for the upcoming week (May 11-17, 2026).

DAY 1: Chicken Piccata Orzo with Spinach, Lemon, and Capers (30 Minute, One-Pan)

DAY 2: Blackened Shrimp (20 Minutes, One-Pan. Serve it with pasta, rice, risotto, over salad, or roasted vegetables. Or, with tacos, burritos, or enchiladas)

DAY 3: Chicken Shawarma Bowl (with turmeric rice, chickpeas, feta, homemade tzatziki, and a fresh tomato-cucumber salad)

DAY 4: Lemon Pepper Garlic Rainbow Trout (or Salmon) and Asparagus (baked on a sheet pan in the oven. Healthy, low-carb, and gluten-free 30-minute ONE-PAN meal.)

DAY 5: Chicken and Corn Pasta Salad with Bacon and Creamy Basil Pesto Dressing​

DAY 6: Beef Bulgogi Bowl (Serve with rice, lettuce wraps, kimchi, green onions, and sesame seeds)

DAY 7: Italian Fusilli with Spinach, Artichokes, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Capers, Garlic, and Pine Nuts​

SALAD 1: Berry Spinach Salad with Pecans, Feta, and Crispy Prosciutto (or Bacon Bits)

SALAD 2: Greek-Inspired Salad (with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, avocado, capers, and feta)

SALAD 3: Arugula Salad with Pears, Apples, Cashews, and homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette​

I'd love to hear from you!

If you try any of these recipes, I'd love your feedback in the comments section for each one on my website. Please do not respond to this e-mail.

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