.................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................   Salads That Satisfy From the Zone Diet For some people, a salad for supper sounds less than satisfying. But if you expand your salad bowl to include meat, seafood, cheese, nuts, and lots of fruits and vegetables, you can create filling and delicious meals that are perfect for lunch or dinner. A time-saving suggestion: When you grill meat or fish, cook extra portions to be used the following day in a salad. With precooked protein, a salad meal can be tossed in just a few minutes. To get you started, try this recipe for a delicious Zone Diet -friendly salad: German Beef Salad With Herb Dressing German Beef Salad Ingredients 1 cup celery, sliced 1/2 cup sauerkraut, drained 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 ounces cooked lean beef, thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups onion, thinly sliced 3 cups fresh spinach 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Instructions Heat oil in a small nonstick sauté pan. Add beef and brown. Stir in 1/2 cup Zone Herb Dressing (see recipe below) and Worcestershire sauce. Remove from heat. On serving plate, layer spinach, sauerkraut, celery, and onion. Top with meat and serve. Zone Herb Dressing Ingredients 1 1/2 cups onion, finely minced 1/4 cup chickpeas, canned, minced finely 1 teaspoon dried dill 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/8 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon celery salt 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon parsley flakes 2 teaspoons garlic, minced 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon dried tarragon 8 teaspoons cornstarch 1 3/4 cups water 1/4 cup cider vinegar Instructions Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. (Mix cornstarch with a little cold water to dissolve it before adding to saucepan.) Heat to a simmer, constantly stirring until mixture thickens. Transfer dressing mixture to a storage container, let it cool, and refrigerate. It can be refrigerated for up to 5 days, or, if you prefer, the dressing may be frozen and defrosted for later use. MEMBERS GET MORE! 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