yield: Makes 1 serving

Editor’s note: The recipe and introductory text below are from Bikini Bootcamp: Two Weeks to Your Ultimate Beach Body, by Melissa Perlman and Erica Gragg.

This fabulous salad is the most requested recipe in our Bikini Bootcamp repertoire! It works great with either grilled fish or chicken, and over the course of the program, you’ll enjoy it both ways. It packs quality nutrition into very few calories, plus it delivers a hefty dose of healthy fiber to fill you up so you’re never hungry. We guarantee that you’ll be making it long after these two weeks are up!

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Ingredients
1 cup shredded Napa cabbage
1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup diced avocado (optional)
1 (5- to 6-ounce) piece grilled fish or chicken, chopped
Ginger-Sesame Dressing
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Preparation

1. Combine the cabbage, lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, avocado, and fish or chicken in a large bowl and toss with the dressing to taste.

2. Sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds and serve.

Dressing:

Ingredients
* 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
* 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
* 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
* 2 cloves garlic, chopped
* 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
* 2 tablespoons peeled and minced ginger
* 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Preparation

Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Add 2 tablespoons of water. Process until smooth.