Mondays are the days I devote towards grad school work. Currently, I am enrolled in a web development course, so a lot of my day is sitting at the computer coding webpages. When I am coding for class, I have to force myself to eat. I know this seems horrible, but time flies by when you are coding/learning to code.
On those hot summer days, I crave fresh foods, particularly vegetables. The problem is, I need something quick, healthy, and easy to make so I can get right back to my classwork. What is easier (and healthier) than a quick salad and a side of cucumbers?
If you need a simple lunch that will leave you full for several hours, I recommend giving this easy recipe a shot. What is so great about it is that you can substitute ingredients to fit your preferences/cravings. Check out the recipe below and hopefully it fits your lunch needs this week! Happy Cooking!
Kristin’s Simple Salad… with a side of cucumbers:
Salad Ingredients List (I used all organic veggies)
Romaine Lettuce
Grape Tomatoes
Scallions/Green Onions
Pinch of Pepper
Dressing Ingredients List
1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
1 tsp organic, local honey
White Vinegar (I recommend using lemon juice instead, but I was out of lemons today)
Olive Oil
Pinch of Salt and Pepper
For the “side of cucumbers” Ingredients List
Cucumber
Red Wine Vinegar
Pinch of Salt
Add as much pepper as you desire
To start off, I gather my ingredients and cut them up prior to assembling. I use an entire romaine heart, with the leaves, as well as 1 full green onion. You can add as many grape tomatoes as you like, but I recommend cutting them with a serrated knife. This will allow for easier cutting and the juices will refrain from going all over the place, haha.
After the ingredients are cut up, I start my dressing. In a small mixing bowl, combine Dijon mustard, honey, and vinegar (or lemon juice). To finish it off, I slowly drizzle in olive oil until my desired consistency and salt/pepper to taste.
Once that is complete, I assemble my salad. First, I add half the romaine, half the tomatoes, and half the scallions. Drizzle half of your dressing contents and mix. Repeat this step with the second half of your ingredients. I find this keeps my salad well-dressed and tasty!
Grab some water. Sit at the table. Enjoy your healthy lunch!
*Please note that in my photos, garbanzo beans (chick peas) are present. Normally, I add chick peas for extra protein, but I was feeling lazy today. Like I said, you can customize this salad however you please.*
Completely unwarranted life lesson from a married woman #16: David prefers when I add protein to his salad. Be sure to ask your spouse if they have any special requests (if you are making this for two).
