Salads

One big help to me has been keeping flavored tuna (in a pouch) at my desk for emergency salads! I like Spicy Thai tuna and Ranch tuna, added to whatever lettuce and vegetables I can find. It almost doesn't need dressing because it's full of flavor already.

I believe this dressing is both amazing in the taste department and pretty good for you, if you use fairly quality olive oil.

1/2 C Olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, crushed (or minced)
fresh herbs (I prefer thyme)
Dijon mustard, 1 tsp
Brown sugar, 2-3 pinches (go more or less depending on your sugar preference)

I throw that on most of my salads, including my wife's amazing beet / kale salad (roasted beets, kale, spring mix, dried blueberries and/or cranberries, quinoa, goat cheese).

I also like to make "man salads," which usually have grilled steak or chicken breast, bacon, bleu cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and spring mix.

Those are my go-to salads for the week. When I eat salad, I am not afraid of eating a lot of fat and/or protein.

Grilled chicken breast on baby kale and spinach topped with dried cranberries, feta cheese, praline pecans and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. 395 Calories.