Jul 15, 2014

 by Lesa Gutenkunst

Here’s a high protein salad that is bursting with flavor and nutrients. Try the simple homemade salad dressing – it’s much healthier than store bought dressings, doesn’t contain refined sugar, and still lends lots of flavor. Servings: 4

Here’s what you need…

• 6 cups organic baby spinach
• 4 hard boiled eggs, chopped
• 6 pieces bacon, crumbled
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• Juice from one lime
• dash of pepper

1. Combine the spinach, eggs, bacon and tomatoes in a large bowl.
2. In a small bowl whisk the olive oil, lime juice and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad, mix and serve.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals:  170 calories, 10g fat, 337mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, and 13g protein