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

Tuna on Multi Grain English Muffins

Trader Joe's British Style Multi Grain English Muffins
Canned Tuna in Water
Lite Mayonnaise
Yellow Mustard
Green Onion
Sliced pickles










This is the perfect lunch for a warm-weather afternoon, especially with a side of fresh fruit. I just mix the tuna in a bowl with equal parts Lite Mayo and Yellow Mustard. I prefer the canned tuna from Trader Joe's because it's a little drier than most other brands and, therefore, less soggy. Then, I dice up some green onion and dill pickle. Throw it all together in a bowl, and spread on top of lightly toasted Multi Grain English Muffin. This meal is simple to make and naturally healthy. Tuna, even canned, is a very good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and DHA. Light and refreshing!
Tags: lunch, tuna