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What's your favorite salad?

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  • lissrn
    lissrn Posts: 60 Member
    bump
  • ickybella
    ickybella Posts: 1,438 Member
    I'm not really a salad kind of girl, but I had one today that was really good.

    Dark green lettuce
    cucumber
    carrots
    a few slices of chorizo
    15 g (half an ounce, I think?) grated vintage cheddar

    Dressing of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey and a little spicy mustard
    I used a LOT of vegetables for this.
  • LisaMom2Lucas
    LisaMom2Lucas Posts: 26
    2 c lettuce/spinach/whatever greens i have on hand
    1/2 c low sodium black beans
    1/4 c reduced fat mexican blend shredded cheese
    2 tbs cilantro lime jalapeño vinaigrette (http://kneadtocook.com/?p=903)

    i eat this nearly every day & love love love it.

    thank you for posting this dressing recipe!!! I've been looking for a homemade dressing that I would love and love love LOVE cilantro and jalapeno.. trying this tomorrow, thanks!!
  • Jessicaruby
    Jessicaruby Posts: 881 Member
    BUMPING FOR IDEAS! I LOVE SALAD.... i usually do spinach leaves, onion, tomatoes, grilled chicken, low sodium salsa and cottage cheese with black pepper on top :smile:
  • ewhitehurst1
    ewhitehurst1 Posts: 178
    Bump!
  • justdazed
    justdazed Posts: 57 Member
    Garlicky Kale Salad (Whole Foods copy cat from http://www.eatingbirdfood.com/2011/02/garlicky-kale/)

    1/2 bunch raw kale, washed, de-stemmed and dried
    1 T tahini
    1 T apple cider vinegar (or water)
    1 T lemon juice
    1 T Bragg’s liquid aminos (or soy sauce
    2 T nutritional yeast
    1 tsp. minced garlic (1 – 2 cloves of garlic)
    Sesame seeds (garnish)
  • DizzyLinds
    DizzyLinds Posts: 856 Member
    Chicken, bacon and avocado!
  • bailyc
    bailyc Posts: 57 Member
    I eat the same salad for lunch every day too!

    3 cups mixed lettuce/spinach
    cucumber
    apple
    1 hard-boiled egg
    1/2 can of tuna
    raspberries or blueberries (if I can afford them that week!)
    pecans

    fresh squeezed lemon juice and balsamic vinegar for dressing

    Love this tread... some really great ideas... thanks for posting!
  • rmhand
    rmhand Posts: 1,067 Member
    Bed of spring mix or prefered lettuce
    2 tbsp Raspberry Vinigarette
    1 tbsp walnuts
    1 tbsp sunflower kernal
    1 tbsp dried cherries or cherry craisins
    1 tbsp dried apple
  • purple_orchid
    purple_orchid Posts: 129 Member
    I really needed this post. Thank-you
  • kendrafuller
    kendrafuller Posts: 4 Member
    Romaine lettuce and a handful of organic spring mix
    beets
    shredded cheddar cheese
    bell peppers
    mushrooms
    grilled chicken
    bolthouse yogurt ranch dressing
  • hellocormier
    hellocormier Posts: 2
    2 cups baby spinach
    1 tbsp honey dijon dressing
    1 large boiled egg
    3 croutons

    I eat this most days for lunch and it fills me up if I have this and an apple on the side.
    Hope this helps! xo
  • littleallie120
    littleallie120 Posts: 35
    2-3 cups baby spinach
    4-6 chopped strawberries
    craisins, walnuts
    2 tlbs crumbled bleu cheese or feta
    some kind of vinaigrette dressing (I even do oil and vinegar mixtures!)

    I will add chicken to it if I am making it my dinner (with a light lunch) or my lunch (little a light or snack dinner)

    It is really delicious, I love strawberries and spinach!!
  • lin7604
    lin7604 Posts: 2,951 Member
    bump.. loving these ideas..
  • carinnaj
    carinnaj Posts: 149
    bump
  • MENichols5
    MENichols5 Posts: 176 Member
    preferred lettuce (i like spring mix)
    light goat cheese
    1/2 tbs of sunflower seeds (shelled)
    1 tbs of craisins
    2 tbs of light balsamic vinaigrette

    can adjust amount of toppings to your liking!
  • oranb
    oranb Posts: 20 Member
    Thai green papaya salad:

    http://www.shesimmers.com/2010/06/som-tam-tutorial-how-to-make-thai-green.html
  • weevil66
    weevil66 Posts: 600 Member
    Chopped romaine, grape tomatoes, Japanese cucumber, a couple ounces of chicken breast, some avacado, a few sliced grapes and a couple slices of a nectarine, and either some Red Shell Miso dressing or I make some dressing (with rice vinegar+a tiny bit of mayo+a little bit of sesame oil+a splash of tempura dipping sauce...whip them together) A tablespoon or so of either dressing works. Just enough to give a splash of enhancement to the other flavors of the salad.
  • Jupitermermaid
    Jupitermermaid Posts: 270 Member
    Such yummy recipes! I love salads, so I'm looking forward to trying many of these. My favorite includes:

    mixed baby spinach and spring mix
    tomatoes
    cucumbers
    radishes
    mixed nuts
    dried cranberries
    sliced strawberries
    feta cheese (or goat cheese)
    pumpkin seeds
    lite raspberry vinagarette dressing
  • sarahsmom1
    sarahsmom1 Posts: 1,501 Member
    bump
  • Athijade
    Athijade Posts: 3,323 Member
    Bumping so I can use it while making my grocery list. I need to really eat more salads! I like them, but I never think to make them!
  • BNance509
    BNance509 Posts: 79 Member
    BUMP! thanks guys!
  • kkydd2
    kkydd2 Posts: 4
    Bump
  • rehey
    rehey Posts: 6
    Mixed baby greens, plus:
    cucumber & tomato
    sliced beets (roasted in olive oil & rosemary)
    sliced strawberries
    smidgeon of onion
    pine nuts
    goat cheese
    aged balsamic vinegar

    YUM!
  • wanniet
    wanniet Posts: 38 Member
    I have to try some of these great salad ideas! Thanks for posting:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • Cats315
    Cats315 Posts: 38 Member
    Lettuce
    Chicken
    Cheese
    Balsamic salad dressing
  • ESVABelle
    ESVABelle Posts: 1,264 Member
    Romaine with a little bit of Parmesan cheese. Or Romaine with a little bit of light Italian dressing. Or just Romaine. I love lettuce.
  • jamiem1102
    jamiem1102 Posts: 1,196 Member
    a tossed one.
  • NiSan12
    NiSan12 Posts: 374 Member
    Fried Chicken Salad from Applebee's
    or
    Waldorf Astoria

    If you're gonna eat salad why not live a little :laugh:
  • ashlye08
    ashlye08 Posts: 22 Member
    My salad varies by what I have in my fridge but I lOVE LOVE LOVE the Kraft Sizzling Salads dressing kits!
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