Salads

Francl27

Arugula, smoked salmon, beets, goat cheese (walnuts if you like).
Greek - lettuce, red onions, tomatoes, cucumber, grilled chicken, feta (don't like olives)
Steak - steak strips, blue cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers
Antipasto - lettuce, red onions, tomatoes, cucumber, chopped up slices of whatever lunch meat and cheese you like (I like ham and Swiss or ham and gouda, sometimes some salami)

Taco salad - ground meet with taco seasoning, sauteed peppers and onions, beans, bit of cheese, lettuce, avocado, pico de galo, sour cream if you want.

I always use red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper, for dressing (except for the taco salad, obviously).

I really don't care for fruit or nuts on my salad though.

But I got to try that cheeseburger salad.

Wadeeee

Francl27 wrote: »

Arugula, smoked salmon, beets, goat cheese (walnuts if you like).
Greek - lettuce, red onions, tomatoes, cucumber, grilled chicken, feta (don't like olives)
Steak - steak strips, blue cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers
Antipasto - lettuce, red onions, tomatoes, cucumber, chopped up slices of whatever lunch meat and cheese you like (I like ham and Swiss or ham and gouda, sometimes some salami)

Taco salad - ground meet with taco seasoning, sauteed peppers and onions, beans, bit of cheese, lettuce, avocado, pico de galo, sour cream if you want.

I always use red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper, for dressing (except for the taco salad, obviously).

I really don't care for fruit or nuts on my salad though.

But I got to try that cheeseburger salad.

I never thought of antipasto salad!!! Adding to the list!!! Thanks!!!

DietPrada

Wadeeee wrote: »

EbonyDahlia wrote: »

80g roasted butternut pumpkin 
60g cooked chicken breast 
15g sliced red onion 
20g rocket leaves 
25g baby spinach 
25g danish feta (Danish feta is much creamier than Greek feta and tends to dissolve a bit and create a creamy type dressing - but you could use either)
1 tbsp Newmans - Roasted Garlic Balsamic Vinaigrette (Or any balsamic type dressing you have access to). 
1 egg, boiled and diced

278 cal
Carbs 16
Fat 11
Protein 22

You're welcome.

Do you cut up the roasted pumpkin into chunks? Sounds extremely good...

Yes, dice the pumpkin up small and toss it in a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper, garlic powder and roast it in the oven (about half an hour seems to be enough). Allow to cool.

shandy82165

I love this website for ideas: andiemitchell.com/category/recipes/salads/page/2/

She also has a page dedicated to "how to make a 400 calorie salad". Lot's of ideas and variations! andiemitchell.com/how-to-make-a-delicious-400-calorie-salad/

Plus this amazing salad that I will be trying very soon! andiemitchell.com/cheeseburger-salad-with-big-mac-dressing/

Wadeeee

shandy82165 wrote: »

I love this website for ideas: andiemitchell.com/category/recipes/salads/page/2/

She also has a page dedicated to "how to make a 400 calorie salad". Lot's of ideas and variations! andiemitchell.com/how-to-make-a-delicious-400-calorie-salad/

Plus this amazing salad that I will be trying very soon! andiemitchell.com/cheeseburger-salad-with-big-mac-dressing/

You and me both will be trying the cheeseburger salad soon! Thanks a ton!

Wadeeee

My lunch salad today...baby greens, strawberries, candied walnuts, blue cheese and balsamic vinaigrette.

biteme_01

Shredded chicken, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, capsicum, danish fetta, avocado and pine nuts. The soft, crumbly danish fetta and avocado coat the salad so you don't need extra dressing.

bebeisfit

I love the combination of blue cheese, leftover steak, tomatoes and romaine.
or.. beets, blue cheese, asparagus, greens and balsamic dressing - I make my own.
or.. romaine, chicken, black beans, roasted corn, tomato, avocado, cilantro - you could add peppers, but I don't like them and tortilla strips which are delicious but I don't have them in the house.. use a lime vinaigrette - lime juice, olive oil, cumin.
I also like adding fresh herbs when I have them. Parsley is really good in almost any salad - adds a great flavor.

dang..I might have to make a salad today.

jwcsanders

bbell1985 wrote: »

I'm eating a cheeseburger salad right now..90%lean beef, laughing cow cheese
wedges, jalapenos, mushroom, onion, tomato..and ketchup because cheeseburger salad. I give it 9.5/10

That sounds amazing!


I eating salad constantly but too lazy to post my recipes.

sixxpoint

Arugula Salad

Baby Arugula
Frisee
Candied Walnuts
Sliced Gala Apple
Soft Goat Cheese
Sliced Radish
Pickled Red Onions
Sherry-Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

Asparagus Salad

Green Asparagus
White and/or Purple Asparagus
Mesclun Mixed Green & Red Lettuce
Baby Arugula
Frisee
Crispy Diced Pancetta
Crispy Fried Shallots
Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette

Brussels Sprouts Salad

Brussels Sprouts
Baby Kale
Chopped Cabbage
Crispy Chopped Bacon
Crispy Fried Shallots
Toasted Almonds
Dried Cherries
Champagne-Lemon Vinaigrette

Grilled Asian Shrimp Chopped Salad

Baby Spinach
Broccolli Florets
Chopped Cabbage/Carrot Mix
Sliced Red Bell Pepper
Sliced Scallion
Edamame
Pre-Marinated Grilled Shrimp
Wonton Crisps
Sesame-Ginger Vinaigrette

Autumn Salad

Brussels Sprouts
Chopped Cabbage/Carrot Mix
Chopped Romaine
Chopped Kale
Sliced Green Onions
Sweet Cranberries
Toasted Green Pumpkin Seeds
Poppy Seed Greek Yogurt Dressing

Strawberry Salad

Chopped Romaine
Baby Arugula
Baby Spinach
Sliced Strawberries
Candied Almonds
Sliced Red Onion
Diced Avocado
Honey-Lime Balsamic Vinaigrette
Fresh Cracked Black Pepper

SarahBelle43

One big help to me has been keeping flavored tuna (in a pouch) at my desk for emergency salads! I like Spicy Thai tuna and Ranch tuna, added to whatever lettuce and vegetables I can find. It almost doesn't need dressing because it's full of flavor already.

ktekc

I get a bag of 50/50 spring mix and baby spinach and cherry tomatoes as my base. I add a sprinkle of different cheeses, something crunchy and random dressing.. today is tortilla strips, chicken breast, bolthouse ranch and some salsa...mexican cheese blend.

JustinAnimal

I believe this dressing is both amazing in the taste department and pretty good for you, if you use fairly quality olive oil.

1/2 C Olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, crushed (or minced)
fresh herbs (I prefer thyme)
Dijon mustard, 1 tsp
Brown sugar, 2-3 pinches (go more or less depending on your sugar preference)

I throw that on most of my salads, including my wife's amazing beet / kale salad (roasted beets, kale, spring mix, dried blueberries and/or cranberries, quinoa, goat cheese).

I also like to make "man salads," which usually have grilled steak or chicken breast, bacon, bleu cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and spring mix.

Those are my go-to salads for the week. When I eat salad, I am not afraid of eating a lot of fat and/or protein.

bbell1985

I'm eating hot dog salad tonight. 3rd night in a row!

Karmadolph

Grilled chicken breast on baby kale and spinach topped with dried cranberries, feta cheese, praline pecans and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. 395 Calories.

pwrlipstick

I LOVE SALADS.

My favorite salad of the moment:

3-4 cups of arugula
1-1.5 oz prosciutto
1 heaping tbsp olive oil
1 just under tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 small/medium-sized apple, sliced or chopped
1 tbsp burrata cheese
salt
pepper

Top that ish with sliced almonds and you are in BIZ-NASS.

SO. EFFING. GOOD.

Literal image of me enjoying this salad: