Clementine Avocado Salad

I've spoken before of my prior dislike of vegetables, salads, and well...most things healthy, but I have come a long way.  Usually I don't have a problem eating a salad if someone else makes it or if I buy one from a restaurant.  The problem lies in ME MAKING IT!  Two things have helped me with that:

1.  A Salad Spinner!  My husband bought me one for Christmas and I love it.  It means I can buy fresh bulk lettuce instead of the bagged stuff.  After I clean it and spin out the water, I can pop the whole contraption in the fridge and it stays good for a week!  I know, I know...this is not a new invention, but boy I wish I had one a while ago!

2.  Have a plan!  I make a weekly meal plan and I include my lunches (and breakfast) on the meal plan.  I can look at my menu on the fridge and know what salad I am having THAT day.  I love Spinach & Strawberry salads, but the strawberries don't last very long.  I plan those salads on the first 2 days after my shopping day

So, that being said, here is my new FAVE salad....TADA!  Sweet, fulfilling, and oh so tasty!

Only 163 Calories

For this salad I used:

1 1/2 cups romaine lettuce

1 1/2 cups baby spinach

1 clementine, peeled and separated

1/4 an avocado, chopped

1 Tablespoon dried cranberries

a sprinkle of sliced almonds

a shake of candied pecan pieces

1 Tablespoon poppyseed dressing

So Rah, Rah, Shish, Boom, Bah

Salad aren't Blah

Rah, Rah, Rah!