Greeky Leeky Chop Chop Salad

OMG like I totally am craving a salad right now… utter those words to my face and I will punch you right where the sun don't shine, I've done it before. I hate faux diet-lovers, those who try to convince others that their diet mechanisms are actually something they WANT to do. Let's just be real here, uttering the words will not make them true… it aint working. Salads are great, but they do not a meal make without some significant protein and nutrient benefit. Remember: just because there is kale in it doesn't mean it will provide you with superpowers. In the middle of your busy work day, if you have taken the time to make yourself lunch, it better be worth it- meaning you didn't waste your time, you stayed full until dinner, and it was delicious. Dieting is hard enough as it is, my goals are to make any diet as easy as possible, which is usually solved by not feeling deprived. My Greek chop-chop salad is amazing and you can add literally any protein to it- grilled chicken, shrimp, salmon, tofu, you name it. I use french feta or goats milk feta because the texture is nice and smooth, not dry and crumbly like the alternative. You can use the real stuff- just don't go nuts with it. The dressing is light, sweet and a hint of sour, so delicious and guilt free. Add it to my Skinniest Chicken Kebab recipe and you are in for a light yet filling meal.

Greek Chopped Salad
1/2 seedless cucumber, cut into small cubes
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup sliced radishes
1 red bell pepper, chopped into small pieces
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
1/4 cup goats milk feta, crumbled
1 tbs chopped flat leaf parsley
1 tbs chopped fresh dill

Greek Vinaigrette
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Step 1: Make your vinaigrette by whisking all of the ingredients together, set aside.

Step 2: Place your salad ingredients in a bowl, season very lightly with salt and pepper, add your vinaigrette, toss to combine and enjoy!