Five minute Citrus Salad

I’m  not the only one eating at my desk these days. According to a survey from the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and ConAgra Foods’ Home Safety program, eighty-three percent of Americans regularly are dining on their desk tops, including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. I really DON’T recommend it…but I’ve got no song and dance. Just one word of advice, if you’re going to eat at your desk, make sure it’s healthy.  Today’s post is a continuation  on my theme of spreading protein throughout the day, important for maintaining and/or building muscle  and also for keeping you from getting hungry an hour after you’ve already filled your belly.

This salad takes only 5 minutes to make with foods you purchase at the grocery store. I used prewashed spring mix, precooked chicken breasts, one half of a grapefruit and a homemade citrus vinaigrette (or  you could substitue Culinary Treasures White Balsamic Citrus Basil Dressing). The entire salad is under 300 calories and provides 21 grams of of protein . It’s  also a very good source of vitamin C, A and K.

Don’t cop out! If you tote your lunch to work, this salad is easy to make in a mason jar! Simply  layer the ingredients in this order: dressing on the very bottom, chicken, grapefruit and fresh greens. So take care of yourself (including maintaining your muscles) with this nutritious salad. You going to love working lunch!

So tell me, are you a desk top diner? What  are your favorite  protein foods to eat at your desk? 

Five minute Citrus Salad

• Author: Diane Boyd
• Yield: 1 serving 1x

Ingredients

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• 3 ounces cooked chicken
• 1/2 grapefruit, sectioned
• 2 cups Spring mix

for the citrus vinaigrette

• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Arrange salad greens on medium sized plate. Top with grapefruit sections and cooked chicken. Stir vinaigrette to combine and drizzle over salad. Toss. Enjoy.