I know this might not be the popular opinion, but I have always been a huge salad person. My parents have told me even when I was a toddler, I would always eat my salad greens they would serve me. I didn’t even know toddlers should eat salads but that’s a whole other topic…
Salads have gotten such a bad rap over time. Either they are too bland boring, or they are full of really unhealthy things and you have defeated the purpose of making a better choice. While at restaurants the latter certainly seems to be the case, I am determined to salvage the reputation of salads by proving there are so many ways to make salads delicious AND healthy.
The key is in the dressing to me. Which is the first place you can go terribly wrong in terms of making it real unhealthy real quick. But there are so many ways to make your own in under 30 seconds if you just invest in a couple of vinegars and a light tasting oil. I usually use an extra light virgin olive oil or an avocado olive oil. Throw in your favorite herbs – fresh or dried – and you’ve made yourself a great dressing. Check out my dressings recipes, such as my homemade dairy free ranch, for some ideas!
Or if that seems too much there are numerous companies that are choosing mindful ingredients in their dressings. I scan the ingredients list and avoid any preservatives, added sugar, or anything I can’t pronounce. While these are more expensive than making your own, they are great and convenient and if they hep you make a healthier choice, you have my full support!
I made this Cobb salad because who doesn’t love a big beautiful Cobb salad. So many colors, so many vegetables you can add on to greens and top it off with Grilled Chicken and Bacon. This salad is so easy to exchange your favorite veggies or seasonal veggies and make it your own. Perfect for a warm summer day, as we have had a LOT of here lately.
Ingredients:
2 cups of romaine lettuce or any green of your liking
Grilled Chicken seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder
1/4 cup of cucumbers chopped
1/4 onion finely diced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 of avocado
1 hard boiled egg chopped
1 slice of Bacon – uncured with no added sugar if you are following a whole 30 or paleo diet
2 tbsp of dressing of your choice. I used Tessemae’s Avocado Ranch
Directions:
Combine all ingredients and enjoy!