I’m currently enjoying this yummy lunch on a bench outside. I’m a little chilly but the fresh air and sunshine are worth it. Im eating my salad, bread and orange and saving the rest for snacktime 🙂
SO EXCITED about this salad!!
Last night while the grill was hot I added a sliced block of tofu. (No seasonings or anything – just threw it on with some cooking spray.)
Salad is a bed of baby spinach topped with grilled carrot, asparagus and tofu along with about 1/4 an avocado and a drizzle of olive oil. YUM!
A slice of Dakota for energy 🙂
A juicy tangelo
I also packed yogurt and a Larabar mini. I’ve been saving some of my lunch for snacktime so I decided to just photograph it all at once. Depending on hunger I might have my yogurt (spiked with PB2!) at lunch or save it for early afternoon. Saving it today.
Can’t wait to try this!!
Lunch + snacks.
Excited for a warm weather walk after work today!!
Christie @ Honoring Health says
Hoooray for eating outside! I am so happy that spring is almost here!
Your lunch looks great!
Estela @ Weekly bite says
What a colorful lunch! I’d love to hear how the yogurt tastes spiked with PB2!
I’m LOVING this weather! It’s well deserved after a long winter 🙂
Have a great day 🙂
Kati @ Living Well says
We’re on the same Larabar schedule :> Yesterday I tried the pb&j and today I have the tropical fruit kind! But mine are the full size… I think it’s a great idea to “save some lunch” too. I always do that!
Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats says
I saw that grilled tofu in your breakfast post and was so curious about it! I have a big block in my fridge right now that’s been pressed and I’m firing up the grill later this week, so there might be a few slices destined for it! I love finding new ways to use tofu, so thanks! 😀
Jessica @ How Sweet says
Love eating outside. These first signs of Spring are so exciting!
megan says
i always save parts of my lunch for my afternoon snack. I don’t know how I’d get through the afternoon otherwise!
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
I really like plain tofu, I don’t understand why people think it’s so skank!!??
That lunch does look delicious 🙂 Have a good day!
Elle @ Acquired Tastes says
So nice outside today. I’m loving this weather 🙂 Want to leave work now!!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
That salad sounds fabulous! Need to try tofu on a salad… not to mention just grilled tofu.
LOVE spring weather!!! So fun!
Trishelle says
Love it! Question about your tofu : Did you by chance use your outdoor grill, or an indoor grill for your tofu that you cooked ahead last night? Also, did you drain it before grilling it, or did you just throw it on?
I’ve got some tofu in the fridge and would like to make it soon – and your grill-style looks delicious! 😀
Kath says
Outdoor and it was drained and dried well.
Heather @ Side of Sneakers says
I love having lunch prepped from the night before- it makes it so easy to have a GOOD lunch!!!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Oh tofu…how I miss thee! I love it with no seasoning…kinda like cheese (which I can’t have either). Your salad looks delicious! The weather is beautiful and I think needed by all right now! I am having a salad with homemade sprouts, carrots and fresh yellow peppers. Feels so spring like right now!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
I’m itching to take advantage of the warm weather outside. It’s supposed to rain at form Thurs-Sun here so I want to soak in the rays + vit D!
Megan (The Runner's Kitchen) says
Sitting on a sunny bench during lunch is the best! Especially when I have a delicious array of eats to choose from 🙂
rustique says
I need to find those minis! They seem about perfect for yogurt.
Marisa (Loser for Life) says
Mmmm… never thought of grilling tofu! Can’t wait to fire up the grill ; spring is in the air! Enjoy the sunshine:)
shannon (the daily balance) says
isn’t it great to get in some fresh air and sunshine mid-day? makes asll the difference for me! I just took a short walk over lunch and came back refreshed and ready to take on the afternoon 😉
Carolyn @ lovinlosing says
It is an absolutely beautiful day here, too!! I’m excited for this afternoon’s run. 🙂
Bronwyn says
Those Larabar minis are cute. Where can you get them?
That salad sounds delicious.
Oh man so hungry right now. And it’s only 10:30!
Kath says
Amie of the Healthy Apple sent them! But I think Larabar makes a few of their flavors in mini now.
Lauren @ Eater not a runner says
I think I’m going to head out for a walk too, gotta take advantage of the nice weather!
Hannah says
It’s so wonderful to have food that you’re really looking forward to! And particularly when it’s as fresh and wonderful-looking as this. Also love those cute little mini Larabars!
Annie @ stronghealthyfit says
Oh gosh that looks like the perfect lunch!
ellen eats beets says
Your lunch looks so well rounded. It’ s inspiring me to actually put something together for lunch, as opposed to just whipping out the hummus and tortillas!
Jennifer says
Hey Kath, What hospital are you at? I am at Presby. in Charlotte, working weekends, I love it. I am still reading your blog. Take Care, Jennifer (from nutrition class long ago)
Kath says
CMC Main. Bummer we couldn’t be at the same one!
Kath says
PS. Maybe we can have lunch some day?
Jennifer says
Yes let’s try to schedule something in the next few weeks.
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
are you blogging from your iphone?!
Kath says
Yes!! Although photos were uploaded from home.
Monica @ Musings of the Granola Girl says
What a fun looking lunch!
Cole says
That salad looks definitely great.
Sarah (OC2Seattle) says
No idea Larabars had minis, thanks for the info. So jealous of your warm weather, we just turned cold here in Seattle again (even a little snow yesterday).
Anne @ Food Loving Polar Bear says
I wish we had Larabars in Finland too, they look and sound deeeeelicious 🙂
Nicole, RD says
Your lunch looks great! The weather here is gorgeous too — I can’t wait to get off work and enjoy it!
Sarah R says
Your salads always look so pretty. I wish I could have eaten lunch outside–it’s raining here. On the up side, it’s not snow!! Three cheers for spring!
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
Oh, that salad does look wonderful. 🙂 YUM
Jenn
The Paris Food Blog says
ah i miss larabars! they are the only kinds of “energy bars” that i can stand—enjoy! that and the weather!
à bientôt
the paris food blague
Jil says
I love eating outside!! 🙂
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
I don’t know how you do just plain tofu. I need it to be flavored in some way.
Greg's Free Weight Loss Newsletter says
I’m not sure how many other people said it, but that salad looks delicious.
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
We’re having great sun today in Louisiana too! That salad looks delicious! Enjoy the rest of your day!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
what a pretty lunch/snack combo you have there…so pretty! hope your warm weather walk is a blast, i can’t wait to hear more about this part of the internship 🙂
Allison K says
that does look like a DELISH salad! I can’t wait to fire up our grill for the season.
Mastering Public Health says
The Tropical LARABAR is very tangy with pineapple and coconut; I think you’ll like it. I wonder when they’ll release more than just the Apple Pie, Cashew Cookie, and Cherry Pie for retail sale as minis? And I’m still waiting for Ms. Lara to go organic (good thing for Jocalat)!
Theresa says
Your lunch looks so yummy, I just finished a great salad myself. Unfortunately, I had to eat mine sitting inside at my desk 🙁 I can’t wait for the warm spring weather.
Also, I am sure you have answered this before, but I have only recently discovered you blog and didn’t see it in the Q + A. Where do you get the cute and colorful ceramic spoons?
Enjoy the sun!
Kath says
It is in the Q+As!! “The little green spoon” But since you asked nicely: Crate + Barrel 🙂
Theresa says
Thank you 🙂 I will look harder next time I have a question.
HeatherC says
Hi! I’m a new reader and have been loving your site. Question for you…. I realize you no longer count calories, but when you did- how much did you gague a “drizzle” of olive oil was? I’m used to using a TBSP but realize a drizzle is all I really need. TIA! 🙂
Kath says
About a teaspoon = 40 calories or so. Maybe even a little less
April says
Let me know what you think about the tropical fruit. I was disappointed. The coconut cream pie was yummy but pb cookie is still my favorite 😉
Alison says
i’ve been trying to save some of my lunch for snacks as well. something to look forward to!
[email protected] says
Lunch looks great and a warm walk sounds even better!
Colleen says
That looks like a fabulous lunch! Very well rounded 🙂 I’ll be excited to hear what you think of the larabar flavor – for some reason, I’ve had that one sitting in my work drawer for months and always forget about it! Hoping it tastes good so I have a reason to dig in!
rebecca says
The Tropical Lara is AWESOME. I’m hooked.
Tiffany says
I found your blog about a couple weeks ago, as I was looking up the benefits of almond butter. 😀 Your blogs and pictures have inspired me to spruce up my oatmeal with bananas, PB w/ flax seeds, and almond butter. I will never eat plain oatmeal ever again! For the past 5 months or so, I’ve been counting calories, cutting back on portion sizes, and eating healthier in general (and, of course, exercising). As a result, I’ve lost 25 pounds – I am now down to my ideal weight. Reading your blog has been an inspiration to keep going, maintain healthy eating, and see what I can do to refine and improve this healthy lifestyle even further. So, thank you! I look forward to reading more posts. 🙂
Kath says
Congrats!!! And thank you 🙂
[email protected]://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
I like the tropical mini larabar, but it’s not my favorite. The pbj is the best one.
[email protected] lady says
Great looking salad!! I’m loving this weather too, I can’t wait till it’s a little warmer though 🙂
Cathy Breit says
love the looks of that lunch! just a question…I still haven’t received my shipment of open sky sunflower butter?! Its going to be a month pretty soon! I received the confirmation email and everything…but…no nut butter has arrived…:S Any thoughts or help on this? thank you, Cath
Lauren says
Kath, I love your blog. I love the photos and recipes. How do you make your baked tofu? Is it easy?
Thanks for making this blog so awesome!
-lauren
Kath says
There’s a Tofu Tutorial on the Recipe Page