Easy Fish & Veggie Foil Packet

3 oz Fish (any fish such as tilapia or salmon)
Veggies such as yellow squash, broccoli, mushrooms
Fresh herbs: thyme, basil, parsley
1 clove or garlic
1 tsp olive oil
Place veggies, herbs, and garlic on aluminum foil. Place fish on top then drizzle withe olive oil. Fold foil so it's enclosed. Place on oven rack at 350degrees for about 20 minutes.

Spring Mix Salad (makes 2)
1 chopped large pear
1 sliced avocado
Diced grilled Meat- made ahead of time
Onion
Top w/ a few chopped walnuts
(not too much since you get fat from the avocado)
Dressing: Raspberry Vinaigrette (mix to taste)
1 part Olive Oil
2 parts Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar
3 parts Water
1 package of Italian Dressing Mix

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