Healthy Hearty Salad

Romaine Lettuce
Fresh Carrot, not peeled
Whole-Kernel yellow corn
Roma Tomato
Green Onion
Cheese of your choice (I used sliced Mozzarella)
Deli meat of your choice (I used smoked turkey)
Italian Dressing made with Olive Oil








Being very versatile, this salad can be prepared as a light lunch, a hearty dinner, or a delicious side dish. In addition, it's extremely easy to make. Just dice everything up, throw it together and serve! One word of advice: Never peel your carrots. The majority of a carrot's nutrients are in its skin. If you're worried about chemicals on the vegetable, make sure to buy organic. In either case, rinse thoroughly. As far as the dressing goes, I usually use the spice packets from Good Seasons and follow their directions for Italian Dressing. Even though they suggest using Vegetable Oil, I always make sure to use Olive Oil because it makes the dressing a little thicker and offers loads of Monounsaturated Fatty Acids ("healthy fat") and antioxidants. Salads don't have to be boring! This one is a favorite among all who have tried it.
Tags: dinner, lunch, salad, side