Leafy Green Salad

Leafy Green Salad, by Lori S. (from TrainerMommma.com)


(picture from TrainerMomma.com)

These amounts are for 1 serving - adjust accordingly

2 cups romaine lettuce, torn
1/2 medium orange, sliced and chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 Tb avocado
2 oz albacore tuna, packed in water (or chicken, turkey, beans or other protein)
1 Tb Mayo, Light (optional)
1 Tb Craisins
1 Tb almonds, slivered
1 Tb Poppy Seed Dressing (see recipe below)

Mix tuna and Light Mayo in a separate bowl. (Or use whatever you would like - shredded chicken, sliced turkey, beans, etc.)

Lay lettuce on large plate and top with all the goodies. Add the tuna mixture and top with Poppy Seed Dressing.

330 calories.

Poppy Seed Dressing

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2 Tb. lemon juice
2 Tb chopped green onion
1/2 tsp salt
2/3 cup canola oil
2-3 tsp poppy seeds

Put all ingredients in blender (except poppy seeds). Blend well.
Add poppy seeds and stir until combined.

Use 1-2 Tb on your salad. Have it in your fridge for emergencies at all times.

YUM!

82 calories per tablespoon