My Favorite Lunch

When I first changed my eating habits, I did not like the idea of eating salads. So, I tried out having soup, sandwiches, lean frozen meals, etc. After trying out many different options, I decided that I actually prefer to eat salad for lunch.

I learned from Pinterest and other online blogs and vlogs that it’s a good idea to cut up all your veggies when you have some extra time and this way they will be ready meals throughout the week. If you prepare your veggies all at once, you will only have to clean the cutting board and such once!

On to the salad!

I like fattening salad dressings like caesar and ranch, so I knew that I would have to find a tasty alternative. I have heard good things about apple cider vinegar and hummus, so I decided to try combining them to make my salad dressing. It tastes great and it’s great for you!

I like to use organic romaine hearts for the lettuce part of my salad because it’s easy to measure. The three packs of romaine hearts at whole foods will make 6 average size salads for me. Feel free to add more lettuce and veggies to this if you want a larger salad. This is a low calorie salad because I snack a lot throughout the day.

Dressing:

• 2 tablespoons hummus
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Salad:

• ½ romaine lettuce heart (this is based on the size or an organic romaine heart, which may be smaller than nonorganic)
• ¼ cup chopped or shredded carrots
• ¼ cup cucumbers
• 1 boiled egg white
• ½ can of tuna or 2.25 ounces (I don’t recommend albacore due to its higher mercury content)
• ¼ cup celery
• ¼ cup broccoli
• ¼ cup green pepper

Directions:

• Chop the romaine heart.
• Mix the hummus, apple cider vinegar, and tuna together for the salad dressing
• Mix all the veggies together and top with dressing.

* Check with your doctor before changing your diet. What works for me may not work for you.