Variations on a Cobb salad are a great way to include plenty of protein and vegetables (and fruit if you include avocado!). Grab some items from the pantry and prep some fresh vegetables ahead of time and you could have a variety of meals for the week! Whether you chop up a hearty Romaine lettuce or some other favorite leafy greens, you can easily create a variety of flavors with the combination of toppings you choose.

If you have leftover meat that’s already cooked, include that with beans and plenty of vegetables for a hearty meal. Salads are a great idea for a DIY night where everyone can include their toppings and flavor combination of choice. The choice of toppings and dressing make it simple to allow variety.

• slices low sodium turkey bacon, chopped
• 4 cups romaine leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing (yogurt-based optional)
• 2 refrigerated hard-cooked eggs, chopped
• 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced

• 1 cup chopped cooked ham (or chicken)
• 1/3 cup drained and rinsed canned black beans
• 1/3 cup drained canned fire roasted corn
• 1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
• 1/4 cup roasted unsalted pepitas
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion