Need a quick, healthy lunch to take to work? I have a tasty, protein-packed salad creation just for you! Note* I always buy fresh, organic produce. I highly recommend buying organic fruits & vegetables but this is a personal choice.

Ingredients:

• 2 handfuls of fresh baby spinach
• 1/2-3/4 cup of fresh kale
• Giant white beans or garbanzo beans (I use the giant beans from the olive bar at Whole Foods)
• Black olives
• 1 radish
• Cucumber slices
• Shredded carrots
• Green or red bell pepper (or both), chopped
• 1 green onion stalk, chopped
• 2 fresh basil leaves
• Broccoli, chopped
• Mushrooms, sliced
• Almond slices

Preparation:

1. Assemble all the ingredients together in a bowl for serving.

Dressing:

Makes about 1 cup . I make this towards the beginning of the week and it lasts me the full work week.

• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1/2 tsp. dried parsley
• Sprinkle of himalayan salt and ground pepper

Preparation:

1. Place all ingredients into a blender and mix for about 10 seconds or so.
2. Transfer into a glass bowl and let the flavors merry together for about 30 minutes. Give the dressing a good whisk immediately before serving.

Note* Always separate the salad from the dressing when taking this to work. Nobody enjoys a soggy salad!