Its a staple in my dinner rotation because its quick, tasty and delicious.

(Thats totally normal, right?)

Deciding to make it may even prompt some happy dreams.

a recipe photo of the Soy-Lime Beef and Cabbage Salad

Photo:Diabetic Living

I have to take into account how much time Ill actually have to spend in the kitchen.

It takes about 35 minutes from start to finish.

Plus, the cleanup is minimal, which is always a nice bonus.

There wasnt anything else behind the choice.

This beef salad had ingredients that were already in my house.

Two bites later, I knew Id be making it again.

It just hits all the right notes for me.

When I dont know what to make for dinner, its just the thing to hit the spot.

Plus, its a high-protein choice that also happens to be nut-free, dairy-free and low-calorie.

The meal has 19 grams of protein per serving, plus its a good source of fiber andiron.

Having all of that, this recipe keeps me coming back.

When you make and then eat this, youll notice first that the ingredients are harmonious.

My personal favorite is NaGos Ginger Sesame Miso dressing.

(I pick it up atCostco.

Or, you might do what I sometimes do and get out the knives.

The choice to bypass the pre-prepped vegetables doesnt even feel like work.

To do that, start with a few florets of broccoli and simply shave down.

Remove the stem and seeds from a bell pepper and then slice it into slivers.

After they cool, add them to the salad as a garnish.

Nuts will add a bit of extra protein, fiber and vitamin E to the salad.

And thats what I consider eating well.