What's your favorite salad?

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  • IshaAnderson18
    IshaAnderson18 Posts: 32 Member
    Bump for later. :)
  • tmpayton
    tmpayton Posts: 148 Member
    bump
  • blytheandbonnie
    blytheandbonnie Posts: 3,275 Member
    I've been debating sharing this so, since someone asked, here is my favorite salad. I want to start by saying anything can be tweaked or left out. This is just the way I usually make it.

    2.5 cups green or red leaf lettuce
    .5 cup diced cucumber (I leave the skin on)
    .3 cup red or yellow or orange sweet bell pepper
    3-5 scallions (green onions)
    1 Tbsp minced jalapeno
    2 Tbsp fresh cilantro

    Dressing:
    2 Tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
    1 packet stevia
    1 tsp soy sauce
    1 tsp to 1 Tbsp (depending on my calories available) Sesame oil (or none)
    (you can use seasoned vinegar and leave out the stevia, it's a little different but close. I like it with the stevia and unseasoned because there are no calories)
    I usually put the vinegar and stevia in the microwave for about 25 seconds because the stevia does not dissolve readily. Don't forget to let it cool a bit)

    I also like to toast 1 Tbsp of sesame seeds for the top of the salad. Just toss them in a frying pan and put them on the burner until they are golden brown. I've also toasted raw walnuts and tossed them on top.
    I've had this salad as is or with a can of albacore tuna, canned shrimp, leftover chicken, pork, or beef. Anything seems to be good with it. It has a hint of Asia to it. Hope you enjoy.
  • fitforlife34
    fitforlife34 Posts: 331 Member
    mmmm sounds real good. i've been eating salads for lunch lately. i usually eat it with blue cheese crumbles or feta, romaine lettuce (i don't like spinach), kidney or garbanzo beans, carrots, tomato, fat free croutons. I also eat some with baby corn, olives, and chicken. Or hard boiled eggs and avacado (I don't have all that together, overload!)

    dressing i like fat free raspberry or red-wine vinegrette, lo-fat ranch, or an olive oil and vinegar combo.

    They usally fill me up. But...bad thing is if i'm out at a restarunt or going out to eat, last thing I want to eat is any kind of salad. lol. Especially since I eat it at work.
  • KRaemondH
    KRaemondH Posts: 120 Member
    1 chicken breast dry fried/sauteed with spices
    1 bunch of Kale, chopped
    Garlic
    Diced carrots
    Diced red onion
    Turkey bacon (2-3 pieces)

    Make the chicken and place on the side to cool down
    Fry up the turkey bacon and when it is done, mix in the rest of the ingredents until the kale is slightly wilted
    Shred up or chop up the chicken breast and add to salad
    You can add low fat low calorie dressing too but the flavor of this salad is enough! its amazing!
  • JennieAL
    JennieAL Posts: 1,726 Member
    Caprese. The BEST.

    And also a wedge of iceberg with a really good bleu cheese.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    greek
  • chocolateandvodka
    chocolateandvodka Posts: 1,850 Member
    this is clearly a trick question
  • giggitygoo
    giggitygoo Posts: 1,978 Member
    Baby Spinach
    Green Apple
    Shaved Fennel

    Arugula
    Avocado
    Chicken

    Barley + Taboule
  • k2charmed4u
    k2charmed4u Posts: 282
    Mine is:
    3-4 New potatoes (boiled and chopped in 1/2) I cook this with chopped chive and mint.
    Cucumber
    Baby Plum Tomatoes
    Pak Choi
    spinach
    spring onion
    and
    Either cooked salmon or shredded chicken

    Dressing is usually a low fat mayo (only a little) and I sometimes throw in fresh basil too.

    I also love our version of a Greek Salad:
    Fresh cut and come again salad leaves
    cucumber
    Tomato (we use homegrown sungold cherry tomatoes in the summer - gives lots of taste and colour)
    Red Onion
    Spring Onion
    Feta
    Black Olives
    Stuffed Pimento green olives
    spinach
    Greek Extra virgin olive oil
    Lemon juice
    and finely chopped garlic clove

    YUMMY! :love:
  • tadpole242
    tadpole242 Posts: 507 Member
    Two hands full of home grown Mesclun salad leaves
    Handful of home grown cut and come again salad leaves
    Half a hand full homemade croutons (home baked bread)

    Dressing
    One fluid ounce Greek olive oil
    One fluid ounce raspberry vinegar
    Teaspoon homemade English mustard
    Black pepper
    Salt

    Diced Lean chicken fried with oil and black pepper.
  • kyle4jem
    kyle4jem Posts: 1,400 Member
    Coronation Chicken salad :tongue:
  • spokie1
    spokie1 Posts: 23 Member
    Bump
  • kraj8995
    kraj8995 Posts: 28
    Yes i eat also same and the most salad i eat is tomato.
  • Cait_Sidhe
    Cait_Sidhe Posts: 3,150 Member
    Greek salad FTW! I usually add tuna for extra protein.
  • Oishii
    Oishii Posts: 2,675 Member
    Now I want a salad... And I never normally do at home. All my favourite salads have been from this one pub out in the English countryside. The polenta croutons were amazing!
  • rowdylibrarian
    rowdylibrarian Posts: 251 Member
    Bump Bumpity Bump Bump!

    Thank you all for the ideas! I'm not fond of salad, so hopefully some of these will inspire me to eat more of them! :)
  • penguinlally
    penguinlally Posts: 331 Member
    I grill on the weekend....meats and fruits....but my fave salad ( I have it several times a week) is Mixed baby greens topped with sliced grilled chicken (marinated in coconut milk) and sliced grilled pineapple. YUMMY!!! no dressing needed...
  • tinamaan1976
    tinamaan1976 Posts: 31 Member
    being greek, greek salad comes to mind:

    sliced peeled cucumber (or not peeled)
    beef tomato sliced
    red onion
    black olives
    feta cheese
    olive oil drizzle
    squeeze of lemon
    fresh parsley
    salt and pepper

    mmmmm!!!
  • Laura_beau
    Laura_beau Posts: 1,029 Member
    My favourite: Thai salad :o)

    Coleslaw vegetables (shredded cabbage, carrot, onions)
    Shredded chicken breast or prawns (shrimp)
    chopped cucumber
    chopped spring onions (scallions/green onions)
    Fresh mint
    fresh coriander (cilantro)
    Small handful chopped roasted peanuts

    Dressing:
    1/2 chopped red chilli pepper
    1/2 tsp splenda
    1 tbsp white vinegar
    1 tbsp lime juice
    1 tbsp water
    1 tsp sesame oil (optional but yummy)

    Makes a gourmet meal out of a salad!!
  • amymt10
    amymt10 Posts: 271 Member
    Fresh Express Sweet Butter lettuce, snap peas, grilled chicken & tomato w/Wish Bone's fat free italian. Sometimes I will use Paul Newman's Light Honey Mustard dressing. YUM :)
  • Bassafrass80
    Bassafrass80 Posts: 69 Member
    2 Cups romaine and iceberg lettuce mix
    1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes
    1/8 cup shredded mexican cheese 2%
    1/3 package Oscar Meyer Deli Fresh Southwest chicken diced up

    Dressing:

    2 tbsp light sour cream
    2 tbsp your fave salsa

    I toss on 1/4 cup tortilla strips instead of croutons

    Delicious southwest chicken salad!
  • Eastmomma
    Eastmomma Posts: 5
    My favorite salad is tomato and cucumber.

    Quarter 1 ripe tomato (or cut however you prefer)
    Cut whole cucumber in half, then slice about 1/3" slices
    Mix...then add whatever cheese you want -I usually use cubed cheese of mozzarella or pepper jack
    Add balsamic vinegar, 1-2 teaspoons of sugar, and olive oil

    Mix all together.


    I also found this salad that my company store makes and I love it but I'm sure it's real high in calories. I haven't made it yet but I might tonight for dinner:

    Grilled chicken (shredded or chunked)
    Walden Farms Mayonnaise (plain or flavored)
    Chopped celery
    Cranberries
    *If using plain WF mayo, add Mrs. Dash for flavor

    Put in a wrap, on whole wheat bread, or enjoy as is!
  • lvokins
    lvokins Posts: 14
    Rainbow salad mix (from Manns) it contains red cabbage, carrot, brocolli and cauliflower
    chick peas
    green olives
    feta cheese
    Kraft Roasted red pepper dressing
    Dash of balsamic, salt and pepper

    Delish and even better the next day
  • tripn404
    tripn404 Posts: 109 Member
    Cucumbers - sliced and halved (skin on)
    Carrots - Shredded
    Cherry tomatoes - halved
    Spinach - chopped
    feta

    any ole vinegar, EVOO, and spices I have for a dressing will do!
  • nukeswife
    nukeswife Posts: 3
    2 cups spinach
    1/2 cup sliced strawberries
    2 tbsp almonds
    1 tbsp feta cheese
  • pgp90xer
    pgp90xer Posts: 219 Member
    thanks for the ideas!!
  • lleabrooks
    lleabrooks Posts: 87 Member
    Yummm- lots of great ideas!


    Baby spinich or spring mix
    Sliced Strawberries
    Handful of blueberries
    Sliced almonds
    Raspberry Viniagrette dressing

    Delish!
  • Miss_E_
    Miss_E_ Posts: 45
    Bump for later :)
  • missattitude57
    missattitude57 Posts: 77
    2-3 cups green leaf lettuce
    3 oz roast beef (not deli, homemade) shredded and mixed with 1 Tbsp bbq sauce
    3 white mushrooms sliced
    2 Tbsp Kraft Mango Chipotle

    I just had this for lunch and it was awesome!

    There is also a great post on this blog about creating the ultimate 400 calorie lunch salad: http://www.canyoustayfordinner.com/2011/12/14/how-to-make-a-delicious-400-calorie-salad/

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