Salad ideas....? I'm getting bored!

TDGee

I suggest just trying to toss different types of salad to find what one is less boring than others. Mix it up here and there.

Maybe add some mint jelly too!

bonkers5975

I love iceberg for texture (also high in potassium) and leaf lettuce for bulk. Any lettuce is good. I add blueberries or apple, a boiled egg, and marinated cuke slices, in addition to the usual culprits (carrots, celery, radish, peppers, tomato). Then I use whatever meat I have. There's such a variety of dressings, too, I love trying new ones.

bluevwgurl

I'm into taco salads right now.

start with about 2 cups salad mix
add:
low fat shredded cheddar cheese (1/8-1/4 cup)
95/5 ground hamburger cooked and drained (then mixed with taco seasoning) (approx 1/4 cup)
tomatoes 1/4 cup
red onion 1/8 cup
nacho cheese doritios crushed (i use a handful...its my splurge)

and i use fat free kraft catalina dressing.

It is soooo good! About 340 calories. But it makes a nice filling lunch.

I'm sure if you used less doritos, or a lower calorie chip, the calorie count would go down but its my splurge

therealangd

I go through stages of salad love. Right now it's an apple pecan salad.

Lettuce (right now, I'm using a spring mix)
1/4 apple
1/8 cup craisins
1/8 cup pecans
3 oz chicken breast
1 tbsp blue cheese crumbles
1 tbsp raspberry viniagrette

Another one is taco salad. Prepare ground beef with taco seasoning. It will keep for a few days, or freeze it in single servings.

Lettuce, tomato, 3 oz of ground beef mix. 1/4 cup greek yogurt. 1/4 cup salsa. 5 or 6 nacho chips. 1/4 cup shredded cheddar.

plt55

I get sooo bored by any lettuce I sometimes just make the salad out of everything but lettuce .I cut up cucumbers onions tomatoes green peppers cauliflower etc .then I use a light ranch on them yummm

reepobob

I suggest just trying to toss different types of salad to find what one is less boring than others. Mix it up here and there.

Maybe add some mint jelly too!

I always found that tossed salad always tastes better when you drink with hot tea...make sure you leave the tea bag in the cup...not just for the first few minutes...I find that alternating between the tossed salad and the tea (bag) is an almost devine experience!

ShannonMEllis

Salad #1
Spinach & Red leaf lettuce (more spinach than lettuce 2:1 ratio)
Tomato
Bell pepper
Hard boiled egg
Uncured Turkey Bacon
Sprouts
Avocado
Almond Slivers
Onion
Salad Deressing: Use only enough to wet your salad (to your taste)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Juice from 2 large Lemons
Tbls mustard
Couple of drops/squirts of your favorite hot sauce

Salad #2
Spinach
Walnuts
Turkey Bacon
Bell Pepper
Onion
Salad Dressing:
(2-3) Tbls Extra virgin olive oil
(1-2) Tbls Balsamic Vinegar (A good one, Kirkland brand is excellent)

If you are counting callories, back off on the nuts; they are higher in calories and have more omega 6. Olive oil and Avocado are super healthy fats and something you don't want to skimp on as much as you do the nuts.

holdondreamaway

I'll try not to repeat ones that others have said but... Try new kinds of lettuce, there are tons of awesome greens out there! My boyfriend buys in the fresh express packages at the grocery store, my favorite is pear gorgonzola, we eat salad every night. For making at home, try some new lettuce and throwing in any mix and match of avocado, olives, tomato, cucumber, celery, carrots, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apple, cilantro, any of your favorite nuts, and any kind of cheese to taste. You could even cook up some chicken or a light fish for a more rounded meal. Try new dressings, there's a raspberry one I love, and try to use dressing sparingly as well. You can even make dressing at home! One of my friends makes her own mustard vinaigrette and it's lovely. Whenever you go to a restaurant, make a note of their salad ingredients that you like, or wander the produce aisle and pick something new! Good luck, tell us if you find anything really awesome.

brewingaz

I suggest just trying to toss different types of salad to find what one is less boring than others. Mix it up here and there.

Maybe add some mint jelly too!

I always found that tossed salad always tastes better when you drink with hot tea...make sure you leave the tea bag in the cup...not just for the first few minutes...I find that alternating between the tossed salad and the tea (bag) is an almost devine experience!

The dressing makes a difference too. You can go thick and creamy or you can go thin.

reepobob

I suggest just trying to toss different types of salad to find what one is less boring than others. Mix it up here and there.

Maybe add some mint jelly too!

I always found that tossed salad always tastes better when you drink with hot tea...make sure you leave the tea bag in the cup...not just for the first few minutes...I find that alternating between the tossed salad and the tea (bag) is an almost devine experience!

The dressing makes a difference too. You can go thick and creamy or you can go thin.

You know this combo can be so good, your toes curl and you sometimes reach for things that aren't there...sometimes you curse uncontrollably...not sure why...

brewingaz

I suggest just trying to toss different types of salad to find what one is less boring than others. Mix it up here and there.

Maybe add some mint jelly too!

I always found that tossed salad always tastes better when you drink with hot tea...make sure you leave the tea bag in the cup...not just for the first few minutes...I find that alternating between the tossed salad and the tea (bag) is an almost devine experience!

The dressing makes a difference too. You can go thick and creamy or you can go thin.

You know this combo can be so good, your toes curl and you sometimes reach for things that aren't there...sometimes you curse uncontrollably...not sure why...

That's one amazingly tossed salad.

Angelabec

bump

ashesoh1234

Try fresh lettuce and veggies from a local farmers market. The flavor is sooooo good. I love in my salad: spinach, red or green leaf lettuce, spring mix, cherry tomoatoes, peas, sugar snap peas, grilled chicken, cubed tofu, cucumbers, herbs (parsley, basil, dill), broccoli, red and yellow peppers, mushrooms. capers...not all at once, necessarily!

fteale

Balsamic glaze is a great salad dressing, and has no fat.

I love grilled halloumi and pomegranate on salad leaves.

ChangeIsADecision

I agree with all of the above!! I can't remember if anyone mentioned adding craisins..... but be careful they're high in sugar = calories. But adding everything listed above would be a good step in the less boring direction!:bigsmile:

optimusmom

I love salads! You can get quite adventurous with them by using different types of lettuce and spinach, trail mix, fruit, dried coconut, meat, alfalfa sprouts, assorted veggies, beans and homemade dressings and vinaigrettes
Happy munching

surfrgrl1

Sometimes I like to buy broccoli slaw. Its made from broccoli and carrot shreds, so its crunchy. You can try different dressings on it to see what you like. think I've tried it before with an asian dressing, and probably ranch. I think just the change in texture is nice.

I also like the berry salad that Wendy's has, I think last time I ordered it without the grilled chicken. Discovered that Marzetti's, who makes the dressing for Wendy's, now has a dressing available in the fridg section (by the salads), its called Pomegranate Simply Dressed. Really good stuff, and not too high in calories. You can check on line to see what others they have and where you can get them. Hope this helps.

wendi0719

I usually use spinach in the bag. As for toppings i put tomatoes, cucumbers, green, yellow, red peppers, onions, carrots and sometimes boiled eggs and cheese on it. If i do use cheese i use pepperjack. I also change up my salad dressing so i wont get bored. I have found many new dressings that i didnt realize i liked. I stay away from the heavy dressings though and have found since switching i dont care for them. My favorite is red wine vinergarette.

JenMarie8781

Salad #1
Spinach & Red leaf lettuce (more spinach than lettuce 2:1 ratio)
Tomato
Bell pepper
Hard boiled egg
Uncured Turkey Bacon
Sprouts
Avocado
Almond Slivers
Onion
Salad Deressing: Use only enough to wet your salad (to your taste)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Juice from 2 large Lemons
Tbls mustard
Couple of drops/squirts of your favorite hot sauce

Salad #2
Spinach
Walnuts
Turkey Bacon
Bell Pepper
Onion
Salad Dressing:
(2-3) Tbls Extra virgin olive oil
(1-2) Tbls Balsamic Vinegar (A good one, Kirkland brand is excellent)

If you are counting callories, back off on the nuts; they are higher in calories and have more omega 6. Olive oil and Avocado are super healthy fats and something you don't want to skimp on as much as you do the nuts.

That all sounds good except the eggs! I do NOT like boiled eggs. LoL. But I loooove turkey bacon!

JenMarie8781

I suggest just trying to toss different types of salad to find what one is less boring than others. Mix it up here and there.

Maybe add some mint jelly too!

I always found that tossed salad always tastes better when you drink with hot tea...make sure you leave the tea bag in the cup...not just for the first few minutes...I find that alternating between the tossed salad and the tea (bag) is an almost devine experience!

The dressing makes a difference too. You can go thick and creamy or you can go thin.

JenMarie8781

I suggest just trying to toss different types of salad to find what one is less boring than others. Mix it up here and there.

Maybe add some mint jelly too!

I always found that tossed salad always tastes better when you drink with hot tea...make sure you leave the tea bag in the cup...not just for the first few minutes...I find that alternating between the tossed salad and the tea (bag) is an almost devine experience!

The dressing makes a difference too. You can go thick and creamy or you can go thin.

You know this combo can be so good, your toes curl and you sometimes reach for things that aren't there...sometimes you curse uncontrollably...not sure why...

That's one amazingly tossed salad.

Umm.... are we still talking about salad here? LOL

Fat_2_Fit_Mommy

bump