An easy to prepare lunch that you can enjoy “al fresco”.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mixed lettuce or salad greens
  • 4-6 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 small carrot sliced into sticks
  • 3-4 slices cucumber
  • ¼ cup bean sprouts
  • 40g reduced fat cheddar cheese (cubed) or ¼ cup grated
  • 1 slice chicken breast, no skin
  • 2 tsp no fat or fat reduced dressing
  • 1 mixed grain bread roll + 1 tsp canola margarine
  • 1 cup canned fruit in natural juice
  • 2 rice cakes + 2 tsp peanut butter
  • 1 whole banana
  • 1 bottle water

Method

  1. Combine all salad ingredients, chicken and cheese in an air-tight plastic container.
  2. Store dressing in a small container to dress salad just prior to serving.
  3. Pack both containers in your HWFL Lunch & Snack cooler bag along with the other items listed to guarantee you have healthy food on hand to power you through the day.

The contents can be spread out over the day to ensure adequate energy levels and well regulated blood sugar.