I had twenty minutes to shower off from my run, change, and whip up a dinner before Dancing With The Stars Finale Part 1 started. I knew I wouldn’t move from the couch during the show and the new Bachelorette was right after that. I planned on making a salad with leftover steak but I overcooked the steak by over-microwaving it. FAIL. I would have had to chew three minutes per piece. I gave Grumples a couple pieces of steak and then tossed the rest out! I set the oven to 350 and threw in some organic chicken nuggets (homemade ones taste better). I chopped some romaine hearts, added cottage cheese, 1 tablespoon Caesar dressing, 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, whole grain croutons, and the cooked chicken nuggets! I was only two minutes late for my show 🙂 This dinner was so filling and very satisfying! I’m excited for part two of DWTS & The Bachelorette! #TEAMKAITLYN #TEAMRALLISON
Kristin C says
Have fun! And that salad actually sounds really good right now 🙂
Alyson says
I thought you didnt feed Grumples human food?! What do you normally feed him?
Taralynn McNitt says
Not me. I always give him treats. I feed him normal dog food but a couple treats now and then.
Cate says
I do this all the time!
Linda @ The Fitty says
Chicken nuggets? I guess that could substitute crispy chicken!
Cassie says
Gotta put some organic ketchup or tomato sauce on it!
Lauren says
Reminds me of dinners I would eat in the dorm freshman year!
Nica says
Hey Taralynn 🙂
This salad looks very yummy. I think I will prepare me some for dinner today – thank you for inspiration ♥
Nica | my-healthy-change
Katie Herr says
I’m a little late on the Bachelorette band wagon. I wanted to give it a try. Do you know where I can go to watch past weeks?
Taralynn McNitt says
They have them on ABC.GO! 🙂
Emily says
This looks wonderful! Chicken nuggets and chicken fingers used to be my jam when I was little–it’s all I would order when I went out to eat. I sent out an email last night, but I figure I’ll ask for some advice here too.
I have been a strict pescatarian for about a year now and I never really missed meat. In fact, I just stopped eating meat because I didn’t really have a taste for it. I’ve been working out more intensely though and I’ve felt something off about my body. I have a feeling it’s due to lack of natural protein so I have been considering adding lean white meats back into my diet. For some reason though, I cannot seem to make that leap, take the first step, make that first bite, etc.
I know you used to be a Pescatarian as well and I’m hoping you can help me out with your transition from fish eater to meat eater.
Abbey says
I know this comment is pretty old so who knows if you’ll see this reply but I am in the EXACT same situation right now!! I know my body wants chicken but its hard to get past the idea ethically. If you see this let me know what you think.
Emily Weir says
I’m sure Grumples didn’t mind that you over-cooked your steak! 😉 Nights like yours last night are the reason we keep chicken nuggets in our house. If a favorite show is on, you gotta have a quick fix dinner!