Well, it has been a full week since starting my challenge to eat more salad. I am happy to say, it was a successful week. I was able to incorporate a good load of greens and veggies into each lunch and dinner this week. Here is one of the salads I enjoyed…

Raspberry Romaine

What’s included…

romaine          2 cups chopped

zucchini          1/2 medium sized diced

walnuts           2 tbsp

feta cheese     2 tbsp crumbled

(dressing)

fresh raspberries     1/2 cup

lemon juice               1 lemon squeezed

plain greek yogurt  1 tbsp (heaping)

Extra Virgin Olive Oil   1 tbsp

raw honey                  1 tsp (add more if desired for sweetness)

hemp hearts              1/2 tsp (optional- I added for additional nutrition)

salt & pepper             1 small pinch of each (add more if desired)

Putting it together…

Thoroughly wash produce. Use a salad spinner to remove water from romaine. Place chopped romaine and diced zucchini in a mixing bowl, set aside. In a measuring cup (2 cup size works well), combine all the ingredients for the dressing. Use a small whisk to mash up the raspberries and mix the dressing ingredients together. Pour desired amount of dressing over the romaine and zucchini. I used half of what I made then reserved the rest, covered in the fridge, to use the next day. Toss the dressing, romaine, and zucchini well then plate. Sprinkle walnuts and feta cheese on top. Serves 1

This Raspberry Romaine salad is light and refreshingly tangy. If you find raspberries too tart, just add more honey to your dressing to balance. If you desire more protein with this salad, a grilled chicken breast would go great. Enjoy!

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