7pm Salad

pittcurl

I started a new fad at work. Since we work a 9am-9pm shift, our eating habits or horrible. Some days we only get time to eat one meal and others we are snacking on all the goodies in the break room. So since I started eating healthier, I found my addiction to fast food especially leaving work hungry. I then brought a salad (normally in an old cookie container or chinese takeout container) and at 7pm which is close to ending the day, I stood up and said it's 7 o'clock salad time. Now everyone is starting to bring one in. We are doing experiments on different types, different dressings, and different items on top. It is quit interesting and healthy to do.
I'm trying to do something that they would be shocked over. Anyone have ideas....

ckish

What a great idea! Salads have endless possibilites. Between lettuce varieties, fruits, veggies, protiens, dairy, and nut you could eat a different salad every day without ever getting bored. For me it is all about the dressing. I hate the taste or the calories of bottled dressings and I would get tired of just a light vinegrette. So here is my secret weapon..... I keep at least a half dozen flavored infused balsamic vinegars on hand. My 3 favorites are blackberry/ginger, lavander, and tangerine. If I want a thicker dressing I will add the vinegar to purreed fruits or jams. I just made an awesome dressing with sugarfree orange marmalade and tangerine balsamic. I also use instant clear jel (a cousin to corn starch) to thicken quickly without heating. Here are the links to my two "go to" products to keep my salads interesting.

http://www.amazon.com/Instant-Clear-Jel-1-lb/dp/B00015UC52/ref=pd_bxgy_gro_text_y

http://www.sepayoliveoil.com/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=14

dalgal26

Fabulous Idea! I may just have to borrow it! Thanks for sharing!:happy:

AZiegenhorn

What a great idea - wonderful solution to a real problem!