High-Protein Creamy Lunchtime Salad

1. Start with a base of Romaine lettuce and/or mixed greens in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add your choice of protein, such as chicken, boiled eggs, lunch meat, tuna, chickpeas, black beans, white beans, and/or cottage cheese.
3. Incorporate your favorite veggies like onion, bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, radishes, or snap peas.
4. Drizzle with a vinaigrette, typically red wine vinegar and olive oil, or any other dressing you prefer.
5. Add fresh herbs like dill and micro greens if you have them.
6. Season the salad with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
7. For an extra kick, add pepperoncinis and a sprinkle of blue cheese or feta. The cottage cheese, when mixed with the vinegar and oil, will create a creamy, ranch-like dressing.