Hello again!

So I feel like these recipes will be another weekly article that I will write along with the swimmer’s workout. Salads are one of the best and easiest ways to get nutrition into your diet.

One place I am very passionate about is Saladworks. If you’ve never tried this low-key delicious restaurant, you should stop in. It’s like a big salad bar. You can add any toppings and dressings that you want, or you can order one of their signature salads. Included with your salad is a whole wheat or Italian roll. They also have wraps and sandwiches on their menu. Everything is very fresh and very tasty, and their array of choices will keep you from getting bored.

However, if you would rather make salads from home to save some bills, here’s a recipe for a hearty and delicious salad. The Chicken Avocado Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette. It’s a bit of protein-packer, which makes it great after a long workout. This is one of my favorite salads, and I love making it at home. Here’s what you will need:

• 2 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
• ½ cup Baby spinach leaves
• 3oz grilled chicken
• ½ of an avocado, cubed
• 1 hardboiled egg, sliced
• ¼ of a small onion, diced
• ½ a tomato, diced
• ¼ cup of toasted walnuts
• 1 Tablespoon of sunflower seeds
• grated parmesan cheese to taste
• 3 Tablespoons of Kraft Low Fat Raspberry Vinaigrette

This is a great lunch salad because of all the protein. It will keep you full until dinner so you aren’t snacking between meals. With the chicken, eggs, and nuts, you get the feeling that you eating more than just a salad, but the Romaine lettuce keeps it light so you don’t feel stuffed and uncomfortable afterwards. Bon appetite!

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