Thats why my husband and I are planning on having a picnic on Sunday evening.
Instead of making our usual picnic paninis, Ill make this pasta salad.
Its deliciousandpacked with gut-friendly ingredients like veggies, chickpeas and whole-wheat pasta.

Sara Haas
Simmering the sausage and orzo together in chicken broth creates a creamy, risotto-like dish.
The farro, walnuts and spinach provide fiber, whichfeeds our gut bacteria, allowing it to flourish.
And the zesty peanut butter-lime sauce is a true delight!

Ali Redmond
Friday: Quick Chicken Fajitas
Making fajitas takes me on a trip down memory lane.
This meal gets its gut-healthy benefits from corn tortillas, colorful bell peppers and avocado.
And using thin chicken strips keeps the total cooking time under 20 minutes.

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Ill toss some mixed greens with aSpicy Cilantro Vinaigretteto serve alongside.



Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower