Everybody is on a kick to shed a few pounds before the summer gets here and I’m included in that number even though I haven’t done a thing about it other than run my mouth about how I need to get going. You would think that a quick glance in the mirror would be all I need for encouragement…Not. I just keep changing outfits until I find one that looks and feels good on me. No worries, I will get it together soon but until then, I want to share this ten minute salad you can prepare for a few friends in a snap and they will feel good because this salad is not jammed packed with calories. I add fruit to make it healthier since there’s no nutrition in iceberg lettuce. Serve this salad with three crackers…okay four crackers some sparkling water and you’ve got a lite meal to share with friends.

Tip: Don’t stress about losing weight. Just focus on eating healthier and smaller portions. Start an exercise program like using a step counter to increase the amount of movement you do daily.

Tip: Keep salad fixins in the fridge for a quick meal.

Tip: Serve your meal on a cute plate it makes the food taste better.

Ingredients:
1 large iceberg lettuce cut into quarters
Bottled Bleu Cheese dressing (lite)
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 pint blueberries
8 olives
4 slices bacon microwaved and crumbled
freshly cracked black pepper

Directions:
Set wedge on a plate pour 1.5 tablespoon of dressing on top of lettuce. Wrap bacon in a paper towel and squeeze the grease out of the bacon. Sprinkle bacon over the dressing. Add others ingredients. Serve with crackers. Makes four servings. For more salad ideas, check out my previous post here and here.