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Chicken salad recipe from new cookbook has 'high-protein focus'
An Alaska mother who began tracking her macros (macronutrients) after a pregnancy caused her to gain 80 pounds decided to create recipes that could help her lose weight and feed her family.
That led Danielle Lima of Anchorage, Alaska, to create her website, Oh Snap Macros, and eventually write her first cookbook, “Macros Made Easy: 60 Quick and Delicious Recipes for Hitting Your Protein, Fat and Carb Goals,” in 2024.
Her newest cookbook, “High-Protein Macros Made Easy: 75 Standout Recipes to Help You Build Muscle, Burn Fat and Stay Satiated,” was just released.
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“I would consider this the sequel, but with a high-protein focus,” Lima told Fox News Digital.
In the new cookbook, Lima said she provides “a really great understanding of what macros are” and focused on balancing carbs and fats.
Danielle Lima’s zesty southwest chicken salad with cilantro vinaigrette recipe appears in her new cookbook, “High-Protein Macros Made Easy.” (Sierra Ashleigh Photography)
For her sophomore book, Lima said, she wanted to put the spotlight on high-protein recipes, “so I have things like a protein index in the back of the book.”
Lima’s zesty southwest chicken salad with cilantro vinaigrette, for example, contains 38 grams of protein per serving.
It was inspired by the barbecue ranch chopped salad she would often order at California Pizza Kitchen, Lima said.
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“It has a taco seasoning on the chicken,” Lima said of her salad recipe.
“So, the chicken and the beans and the corn are super flavorful. And then it just has a ton of vegetables – and the dressing packs in another punch. So, you’ve still got tons of flavor, you’ve still got tons of healthy ingredients and you’re not sacrificing with tons of calories.”
Zesty Southwest Chicken Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette by Danielle Lima
Gluten-free
“Never underestimate the power of a salad – it’s one of the easiest ways to pack in protein,” said Lima. “This zesty salad is bursting with bold flavors and a cilantro vinaigrette you’ll want to drizzle on everything. Customize it to your liking by adding your favorite salad toppings and mix-ins for a meal that’s as unique as you are.”
Nutrition
Total Servings: 5
Serving size: 13½ oz (380g) without optional toppings
Calories: 474
Macros per serving
Protein: 38 g
Carbs: 29 g
Total Fat: 25 g
Lima speaks to Fox News Digital from the kitchen of her Alaska home as she stands behind a counter with the ingredients needed to make her salad. It contains 38 grams of protein per serving. (Fox News Digital)
Other nutrition
Cholesterol: 110 mg
Sodium: 774 mg
Potassium: 1042 mg
Dietary Fiber: 8 g
Sugars: 9 g
Taco seasoning
1 tsp salt
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp (4 g) paprika
1 tbsp (8 g) chili powder
1½ tbsp (9 g) ground cumin
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Southwest chicken
1½ lb (675 g) boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, divided
1 (15¼-oz [432-g]) can canned corn, drained or fresh corn grilled and cut off the cob
1 cup (172 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
Cilantro dressing
2 cups (32 g) fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove
¼ cup (60 ml) lime juice
2 tsp (14 g) honey
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp (15 ml) balsamic vinegar
⅓ cup (80 ml) extra virgin olive oil
Lima told Fox News Digital that her cilantro vinaigrette dressing on the zesty southwest chicken salad “packs in another punch.” (Sierra Ashleigh Photography)
Salad
7 cups (300 g) chopped romaine lettuce (about 3 heads)
1 cup (170 g) halved cherry tomatoes
½ cup (80 g) finely chopped red onion
2 oz (57 g) Cotija cheese, crumbled
Fresh cracked pepper
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Optional toppings
Cilantro
Avocado
Tortilla strips
Cottage cheese (for added protein)
Directions
1. Add the salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder and cumin to a small mixing bowl. Reserve 1½ tablespoons (14 g) for the chicken and save the rest to use later.
2. Add the cubed chicken to a large mixing bowl with ½ tablespoon (7 ml) olive oil and the reserved 1½ tablespoons (14 g) of taco seasoning. Stir to mix and evenly coat the chicken.
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3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the remaining olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken in a single layer and sear for 4 minutes without touching it. Flip and sear the chicken for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
“This zesty salad is bursting with bold flavors and a cilantro vinaigrette you’ll want to drizzle on everything,” Lima said. (Sierra Ashleigh Photography)
4. Add the corn to the same pan you cooked the chicken in and sear for 3 to 5 minutes to get the corn nice and charred. Remove it from the heat and add it to the cooked chicken along with the black beans.
5. In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro, garlic, lime juice, honey, salt, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and ¼ cup (60 ml) water. Blend to combine, leaving some chunks of cilantro. Set the dressing aside.
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6. In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, Cotija cheese, fresh cracked pepper and the chicken mixture, then top it with the dressing. Mix everything to fully coat with the dressing and combine the ingredients. Top the mixed salad with lots of fresh cracked pepper and, if using, cilantro, avocado, tortilla strips and cottage cheese.
Note: Make this salad dressing and use it in all of your favorite salad combos for the week.
Reprinted with permission from “High-Protein Macros Made Easy” by Danielle Lima. Page Street Publishing Co. copyright © 2025.
Dallas, TX
Cowboys updated 2026 NFL Draft order: Current 1st-round pick after Week 18
The Dallas Cowboys wrapped up their 2025 season on Sunday and will now turn all of their attention to offseason work in the name of not finding themselves out of the playoffs this time next year. Obviously that is much easier said than done.
This upcoming offseason is one of the most important and critical in recent Cowboys history as they have multiple first-round draft picks for the first time since 2008. With the Cowboys now officially done for the season, we know where they will be picking come the 2026 NFL Draft.
Updated 2026 NFL Draft order
Here are the first 12 picks of the draft, through the Cowboys selection at number 12 overall, courtesy of Tankathon.
If all of this sounds familiar it is because it is… the Cowboys held the 12th overall pick last year and used it to select Tyler Booker. They also used it in 2021 to select Micah Parsons, more on him in a moment, although they picked it up after trading back two spots. For what it’s worth the Detroit Lions held the pick in consecutive seasons beginning the year after and landed Jameson Williams and Jahmyr Gibbs, so hopefully that type of success is what the Cowboys find.
While we know where the Cowboys are picking, it is still unknown exactly where their other first-round pick will land. Dallas holds Green Bay’s selection in the 2026 NFL Draft and the Packers are currently set to visit the Chicago Bears in the Wild Card Round which means we are all rooting for Chicago to take care of business.
Updated rundown of Cowboys Draft Picks
Keep in mind that Dallas has also already dealt away 2026 draft capital as well.
The Cowboys are projected to receive a couple of compensatory picks as well, potentially in the fifth-round, but those are not fully known at this time.
Miami, FL
Hundreds of Caribbean flights canceled, leaving travelers stranded at Miami International Airport
Travel disruptions continued Sunday at Miami International Airport after hundreds of flights to and from the Caribbean were canceled, leaving passengers stranded, separated from their luggage, and scrambling to salvage vacation plans.
The Federal Aviation Administration closed airspace in and around Venezuela following the reported capture of Nicolás Maduro on Saturday, triggering a ripple effect across Caribbean travel routes.
By Sunday, long lines had formed inside MIA as travelers waited hours to track down luggage that had been sent ahead — even though their flights never took off.
“As you can see, there’s a lot of people, and apparently thousands and thousands of bags,” said Jennifer Heimann, who was traveling from Tampa.
Heimann and her family were scheduled to sail on a catamaran in the British Virgin Islands. Their flight to St. Thomas was canceled, but their luggage still made the trip.
“They said, ‘Your bags are in St. Thomas,’ and I said, ‘Wait — our bags are there and we’re not?’” Heimann said. “We can’t even get a flight until Thursday, and they just sent the bags ahead.”
The family is now renting a car to drive back to Tampa and hoping their luggage eventually finds its way home.
Similar frustrations were echoed by other travelers across the terminal.
The Cookson family, traveling from Tyler, Texas, had their flight to San Juan, Puerto Rico canceled just before they were set to board a cruise.
“They’re shipping our bags out to the Caribbean and not allowing us to retrieve them,” said Pamela Cookson. “We don’t know when we’re going to get our luggage.”
American Airlines says it added six additional flights out of Miami, bringing the total to roughly two dozen extra flights and nearly 5,000 additional seats to help impacted customers. Even so, many passengers told CBS News Miami the earliest rebooking available wasn’t until Thursday.
Susan Daniel, traveling from Little Rock, Arkansas to St. Croix, said the delays forced her family to make last-minute arrangements.
“We had to Uber, leave our bags, get an Airbnb, then come back today, take another Uber, and stand in this long line just to hopefully get our bags and our computers — everything we need,” Daniel said.
Some travelers reported waiting hours in one line, only to be directed into another long wait for their luggage. Others tried to make the best of the situation.
“Guess we’re vacationing in Miami now for three days or something like that,” said Jake Boylin, who was traveling from St. Louis. “Then going back home and rescheduling the trip.”
The next unanswered question for many travelers: whether they’ll be reimbursed for canceled trips, hotels, and cruises.
Travel experts advise passengers to keep all receipts and documentation in case refunds or reimbursements become available.
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta weather: Foggy Monday morning, warming trend ahead
Sunday evening forecast
Expect above-normal temperatures to start the week out. The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking the arrival of the next cold front. Here’s the latest.
ATLANTA – Winter’s roller-coaster temperatures are climbing back up the hill this week, with another drop expected next week.
Patchy fog could affect the start of the workweek across parts of north and central Georgia, followed by a rapid warmup that may push temperatures close to record levels before a sharp cooldown by the weekend, according to the FOX 5 Storm Team.
How warm will it get this week?
By the numbers:
Monday is expected to look similar to Sunday, with filtered sunshine and mild temperatures. “Tomorrow looks very similar to today’s, mostly sunny, a bit mild,” FOX 5 Storm Team meteorologist Greg Majewski said, with highs generally in the low to mid-60s.
The warming trend strengthens as the week continues. Overnight lows will rise into the 40s and near 50, followed by daytime highs climbing into the upper 60s and low 70s by midweek. “The trend is going to be going upward here for the week,” Majewski said.
Several days in the 70s are possible, bringing temperatures close to record territory. “We’re hitting the 70s here three days in a row,” he said. “This is going to get awfully close to the record high.”
Rain chances remain limited early in the week, though Majewski said a weak boundary could bring “a couple of isolated showers” late Tuesday. More meaningful rain is expected later in the week as a stronger system approaches.
By Friday night into Saturday, showers and thunderstorms could move through the area, followed by a dramatic cooldown. “Here comes the rain coming in on Friday, kind of late,” Majewski said, adding that colder air will move in behind the system.
How cold will it get this weekend?
What’s next:
Temperatures are expected to fall sharply by Sunday. “Boom. 51, 37,” Majewski said. “Much colder Sunday.”
That cold snap could bring another return to winterlike mornings early next week. “That means that Monday morning we’ll probably see the twenties back in here yet again,” he said. “So the roller-coaster ride of our winter continues here across Georgia.”
The Source: This article contains an original forecast by the FOX 5 Storm Team. The National Weather Service contributed to this report.
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