Healthy Salad - Kitchen Sink “Lite” Cobb Salad

The bacon, meats and eggs in a typical Cobb salad overwhelm the benefits of the greens underneath. This version adds nutrient-dense romaine to the usual iceberg lettuce swaps protein-rich turkey bacon for the real deal and ditches the egg yolks and creamy dressing and, instead, uses heart-healthy egg whites and olive oil.

•  2 ounces iceberg lettuce, chopped into ribbons
•  2 ounces romaine lettuce, chopped into ribbons
•  2 ounces grilled free-range chicken breast, diced
•  2 ounces cooked turkey bacon, chopped into ribbons
•  2 ounces egg whites, diced 5 baby tomatoes, halved
• 1 ounce garbanzo beans, cooked
•  2 ounces carrots, julienned
•    ¼ avocado, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
• 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil

Combine all ingredients and toss with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Serve immediately.

Per serving: 456 calories, 27 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 62 mg cholesterol, 28 g protein, 26.5 g carbohydrates, 8.5 g fiber, 633 mg sodium