This simple salad makes a perfect bag lunch to take to work or school, because it’s even better after the ingredients have had a chance to marinate a little.

Smoked turkey spinach salad

Ingredients for salad:

• 3 ounces lean smoked turkey, slices or chopped
• ¾ cup shredded low-fat cheese
• ¾ cup fresh corn kernels
• ½ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
• ½ cup chopped bell pepper (any colour)
• ¼ finely chopped red onion
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach

Ingredients for dressing:

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp low-sodium canned or fresh tomato juice
• 1 ½ tsp minced garlic
• 1 ½ tsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 ½ tsp sherry vinegar or other vinegar
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Salt and pepper

Method for dressing:

In a large bowl, combine cilantro, tomato juice, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and lemon juice

Whisk until well blended. Season with salt and pepper

Method for salad:

Add turkey, cheese, corn, beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, and onions. Toss well.

Divide spinach between 2 plate. Top with turkey salad.

Serves 2

Calories: 316, Carbs: 34 g, Protein: 29 g, Fat: 8 g, Fibre: 9 g

Courtesy Harley Pasternak

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