big bowl supports home made workday lunches

After a week's vacation at home, I headed back to work. The big bowl sat on the counter, and encouraged me to pack a bowl-worthy lunch. I told the bowl it would not be coming to work with me, but I thanked it for the inspiration.

Here's the recipe for a yummy lunch salad that helped me feel like going back to work was A-OK! The big bowl is giving the plastic container a hug before it gets its lid on. The lunch bag is a Christmas present from my friend Linda. Isn't it beautiful?

Greens and Nuts and Cheese Salad with Vinaigrette

spring mix - or your favourite greens of any kind
sliced cucumber
snap peas, halved
pomegranate bits (what do you call those bits?)
red grapes, halved
goat cheese
chopped toasted almonds
3 parts olive oil
1 part balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper

Put all of the veggies and fruits into a bowl. Put the oil, vinegar and seasonings into a small container with a tight lid. Pack them up and take them to work. When you are ready to eat, shake the dressing up to mix it, then pour it on and toss the salad. You can vary the amount of your ingredients to make a meal-size salad like mine, or a side salad to go along with another dish.

YUH-UM!

May you start the New Year with a spring (mix) in your step and a nourishing and delicious home-make lunch for break time at your work. You will save money, eat healthy food, and make the big bowl in your life so proud.