We like to eat salads, mostly for lunch. Although the prep work takes a while, it is a great way to get in plant-based fruits and vegetables and your proteins. One of my favorite salads is the chef salad. Although we don’t eat a lot of lunchmeat, sometimes it’s a nice treat! We do try to stick to lunchmeats with fewer preservatives and added artificial flavors.
Ingredients
- A bowlful of romaine, spinach, and red leaf lettuce.
- Half a sweet onion or red onion.
- Two slices thinly sliced swiss cheese, ham, turkey, and salami (or lunchmeat of your choice) We prefer Boar’s Head as it is made with natural ingredients.
- A handful of sprouts.
- One to two cups of tomatoes, cucumbers, and/or peppers.
- Half an avocado
- Although we didn’t add it in this picture, I do enjoy chef salads with a hard-boiled egg.
Stacy’s Suggestions
- Make your salad with as many vegetables as you can. Feel free to add mushrooms, broccoli, or cauliflower.
- Add a hard-boiled egg for more protein if you choose.
- Lunchmeat isn’t the best protein source but if you use all-natural and only eat it once in a while it can work for you and be delicious.
- Remember to use salad dressing sparingly. We usually use a balsamic vinaigrette or homemade salad dressing.
