first meal prep of the new year! this genuinely changed my life AND my health

first meal prep of the new year! this genuinely changed my life AND my health. I’ve shared many of these recipes before but this salad is one of my go-tos this time of year x Ingredients For the salad: 2½ cups cooked rice (wild or black is best here!) 2 zucchini, chopped into bite-size pieces 1 shallot, thinly sliced 1 bunch asparagus, chopped, woody ends removed 1½–2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded Olive oil, for roasting Salt and pepper, to taste ¼–½ cup Manchego cheese, cubed 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped For the dressing: 1 tbsp fresh dill 1 tbsp fresh basil ½ lemon, juiced Tiny pinch jalapeño (optional) 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp honey 4 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Toss the zucchini and sliced shallot with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, until tender and lightly caramelized. Set aside. 2. Prepare the rice according to package directions and keep warm. 3. In a small blender or bowl, combine all dressing ingredients. Blend or whisk until smooth and emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. 4. In a large bowl, combine the warm rice, roasted zucchini and shallot, raw asparagus, cooked chicken, cheese, basil, and dill. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Serve warm. #mealprep #mealprepsunday #healthydinnerideas #healthyeating #healthyrecipes