Here's our take on a traditional chef's salad, which is anything but light fare when it's heaped with meats and cheeses. Our version keeps the satisfaction factor with lean turkey breast and reduced-fat Swiss cheese and adds plenty of colorful vegetables to the mix.

Servings: 2 servings, about 4 cups each
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Cuisine: American
Health: High Fiber, Low Cholesterol, High Potassium, High Calcium, Healthy Weight

Ingredients:

6 cups mixed salad greens

1 cup shredded carrots

2 tablespoons red onion chopped

1/4 cup dressing , such as Creamy Dill Ranch Dressing

10 cherry tomatoes

4 slices roast turkey breast , cut up (3 ounces)

2 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese , cut up (2 ounces)

Steps:

1: Toss greens, carrots, onion and dressing in a large bowl until coated. Divide between 2 plates. Arrange tomatoes, turkey and cheese on top of the salad.

Nutrition: (Per serving)

Calories - 180
Carbohydrates - 19
Fat - 4
Saturated Fat - 1
Monounsaturated Fat - 0
Protein - 21
Cholesterol - 27
Dietary Fiber - 6
Potassium - 956
Sodium - 757
Nutrition Bonus - Vitamin A (290% daily value), Vitamin C (70% dv), Folate (55% dv), Calcium (40% dv).

Related Links:

  • Creamy Dill Ranch Dressing
  • EatingWell Recipe Collections