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Recipe courtesy of Beth L. Sheldon-Badore AKA Melting Mama

Strawberry Balsamic Salad with Mozzarella Cheese

After weight loss surgery, one of the first things I could not WAIT to sink my teeth into was not what you would expect. I was not craving a burger or a french fry.  I was craving a BIG, CRISPY... salad. 

Once cleared for fresh vegetables, branching out to world of salad becomes something exciting, because salad is one food that we as post-ops can eat in quantity or at least we can feel like we are eating like a "normal person." 

A Strawberry Balsamic Salad with Mozzarella Cheese is a low-carb and light, and fresh.  It's something you can enjoy all year round.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, maybe more to taste
• Salt & Pepper
• 1 heart romaine lettuce, torn or cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 8-ounce container of strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 3 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, diced (about 3/4 cup), or fresh mini mozzarella balls
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, shredded

Calories 150
Total Fat 12 g
Protein 6 g
Carb 7 g
Fiber 2 g
Cholesterol 15 mg

• Additional ideas to toss in, don't forget to add in the calories:  2 ounces of goat's milk cheese, a small handful of pine-nuts, some toasted wal-nuts, dried cranberries...all delicious!

Directions - In a small bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Place the lettuce in a large bowl and toss with the dressing, add in the berries, cheese, basil and gently fold to mix. Enjoy!

 

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