SEASONAL always wins. Protein-packed main dishes, pastas with personality, and salads that double as dinner. Best of all? 30 minutes in ONE pan. Bring on the FRESH.
💚 Meal Plan for May 11-17, 2026 💚
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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​
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Fresh. Seasonal. 30-Minute Meals!
SEASONAL always wins. Protein-packed main dishes, pastas with personality, and salads that double as dinner. Best of all? 30 minutes in ONE pan. Bring on the FRESH.
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