Lunch. It was a lot simpler before – if I had time I would throw together a quick salad of lettuce, meat and cheese. But I am trying to lose weight and also not eating meat for Lent so the majority of my salad just went down the drain.

And besides, I need more vitamins than I am getting. Lunch today is a simple salad of romaine hearts (2 cups), one small ripe tomato, one small carrot and about 1/3 cup of garbanzo beans. That will be served with a sesame soy dressing, 1/3 cup of blueberries and half of an organic dark chocolate bar. It looks like a lot but all in all, it’s about 330 calories. Not bad.

1/3 cup rice vinegar
3 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp minced ginger root
2 tsp sesame seed
3 tsp sugar

Combine all ingredients in a bowl or dressing craft, whisking or shaking until well combined.

This can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week in an airtight container.