Talk about a yummy lunch! I know I use that word a lot but this was really beyond amazing and simple. My friend and I started making grilled cheeses for my family and thought the bread looked amazing a crispy, so we came up with a healthier way to make grilled cheeses...even though its not special healthy bread because we didn't have anytime to make any. We made a tomato-mozzarella grilled toast with a fig and goat cheese salad. AMAZING.

 

Toast (1):

1 slice of any bread (whole wheat or grain preferred, we used ciabatta)

2 slices of mozzarella (cut pretty thin)
1 or 2 tomato slice(s)
1 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette
Pre-heat oven to 350F. If bread is not already sliced, slice it however you like it. Cut 2 thin slices of mozzarella or sprinkle shredded mozzarella over toast. Place on a baking sheet and put in oven. Leave it in oven until you notice the cheese has nicely melted, about 5-7 minutes. Take the toast out, add the tomato slice(s), and place back in the over for another 3-5 minutes. Make sure the bread does not burn. Serve hot.

Salad (2):
3 cups of arugula
1 oz goat cheese
1/4 cup walnuts (cut in smaller pieces)
3 figs (1 cut in small pieces, 2 in quarters)
1 tbsp olive oil and/or balsamic vinaigrette
Start by placing the salad in a bowl. Crumble in goat cheese by hand and add small walnut pieces, but not too small that you can't tell they are there. Dice 1 fig and add into salad. Toss in olive oil and/or balsamic vinaigrette (made mine with just the olive oil). Place in a plate and add the quartered figs on top. Serve as a side dish or as a meal (might need to increase portion if not a side dish).

xxx healthy nut xxx