Day 5: True Confessions

Ok, so full disclosure time ... yesterday and today I began my day by dropping off the twins at school and getting 2 of the Carl's Jr. Sausage Egg and Cheese Biscuits for $2.50...  really good value you have to admit!
But wait! I made it carb free by giving the biscuits to my dog.  I'm not even going to try and justify it.  It was just delicious.
But of course one bad choice leads to another and I am not ending my day feeling as full of energy as I should 🙈🙈🙈
In order to start tomorrow off on a better foot I went to the store and bought all of the ingredients to make Marlene Koch's Southwest Black Bean and Corn Salad and I actually just finished making it.
This is literally one of the best tasting and easiest dishes I have ever made but I gotta tell you I really had to push myself to make it...
With all of the beans in it it keeps you full throughout the day.  And the amazing dressing complements all the other ingredients so well it goes super fast.  I usually make a double batch so that it lasts longer than one day and there's enough for the kids to have some as well.
I have the following tips while making this salad

1. Let the cans drain completely before you dump them into the salad that way the ingredients absorb the yummy dressing.  You can just sit them upside down in a bowl (after opening them almost all of the way) while you chop the fresh ingredients.
2. If you blend the dressing in a blender or food processor the ingredients will emulsify and bring a whole new dimension to the dressing. 

Click here to view the recipe for this salad and while you are at it check out the entire website.  Marlene Koch is a registered dietitian nutritionist who has transformed favorite recipes to remove much of the sugar, fat, and calories.