Swiss Ham Salad

If you can’t imagine a meal without meat and cheese, here’s a salad for you. Mix 3 ounces of diced cooked ham with 2 ounces of cubed or grated Gruyere cheese. Add 1 tbsp creamy dressing of choice. Salt and pepper to taste and serve atop a bed of romaine lettuce or fresh spinach leaves. Note: to "green" your meat consumption, opt for organic and free range, and eat small portions. You can also mix in pasta for a low-cost way to boost fiber and stretch your salad ingredients.