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Light salad (with cheese, dressing)

Rule of thumbs for salads: 4 cups of lettuce, 3 cups veggies, 2 tbs dressing, 1 ounce cheese is approximately 500 calories and 20gm carb
Course: Lunch
Servings: 1
Calories: 600kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Lettuce Mixed salad greens, romaine, iceberg, or bibb lettuce are all ok
  • 3 cups salad vegetables any vegetables you prefer
  • 4 ounces meat/meat substitute chicken breast, steak, pork tenderloin, salmon, shrimp. For meatless option, can substitute avocado or tofu
  • 1 ounce cheese
  • 2 tablespoons light salad dressing choose a dressing that it less than 100 calories per 2 tbs.
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds can substitute walnuts if preferred
  • 1/2 cup Berries straberry, blueberry, etc.

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g