How do I turn leafy greens from "ugh" to "meh"?

Smoothies! I have spinach and kale in my smoothies, made with a NutriBullet, every morning and you can't taste the greens at all. Or try adding more fun stuff to your salads like nuts, seeds, hard boiled eggs, fruit, etc.

i'm no help. I hate lettuce. So I eat other veggies instead.

One of my favorite salads is greens, grilled chicken, slivered almonds, mandarin oranges, and strawberries

Another is grilled chicken, crumble a few funions and a little BBQ sauce mixed into ranch dressing with mixed greens

Third favorite is greens with grilled chicken (are you seeing a pattern here hehe) FRESH chunky salsa and feta cheese


I would love to see some new salad recipes too as I seem to eat those three or a taco salad as my main "green" recipes

Try mixing it up a little. I prefer arugala for my salad greens. They are a little bitter and last all week if I put a piece of paper towel in their mix so that they don't go mushy. Try adding in some dried cranberries or craisins as they are called today. Also, I like to dice up a few dried plums/prunes. I also like to add red onions, kalamata olives, brocoli florets and other veggies. The sweet berries or prunes and the salty olives along with any hot jalapeno peppers, etc., make for a nice contrast.

You can also add arugala to sandwiches or mix it into a hot pasta dish, it won't go limp right away.

Try juicing! I hate salad and find that juicing lets me put all those nasty greens into a drink form (with an apple for some sweet!)

Failing that, I really enjoy mixing spinach in with pastas or Indian curries. You could also try a kale salad with sesame seeds, some oil and vinegar! Good to go.

Blend them into a smoothie!

90% of the time I loathe salads. To get more greens I blend kale, spinach or arugula into my morning smoothies which go something like this-

Big handful o' greens
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
Protein powder or 2 tbsp peanut butter
1/2 banana
1/2 cup berries
Ice


I mix up my fruits depending on what I have or what sounds good. The smoothie usually looks like muck but it tastes delicious!

Exactly! If you throw a big handful of spinach into a smoothie, I swear you will NOT taste it at all but get all the great benefits from it since it's still raw. You can do the same with a lot of other veggies too in a smoothie - some alter the flavor a bit but they're still palatable & it's fun to experiment (btw - I only use a blender not a juicer)

I don't know if you meant salads exclusively, but I like to use integrate leafy greens into lots of different foods. For example, I add spinach to egg white omelets or scrambled eggs. Instead of normal lettuce, I use leafy greens on sandwiches. I can usually get at least a cup or two in this way. I am also a fan of green smoothies. When blended with something like pineapple or key lime juice, I find that the spinach, kale, etc. is very manageable, and even tasty. I know salads can get boring after awhile, but maybe you can try adding the greens to more unexpected items for some variety.

Heated pan, olive oil, minced garlic. Add greens, saute til wilted.

The lettuce / greens are just a canvas. You can be super creative with salads and make them taste great. Of course you'll need to account for the calories of anything you add. Use any one or a combination of these on your salad:

Add 3 oz diced boneless, skinless chicken breast (grilled or boiled)
Add sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds for added protein and crunch.
Use 1/4 of a ripe avocado instead of dressing.
Add drained, rinsed black beans.
Use salsa instead of dressing.
Add a tablespoon of dried cranberries.
Use more veggies like carrots, cucumbers, beets, peppers, chopped broccoli, etc.
An over easy egg makes a great salad dressing.
Add diced, boiled egg.
Try mixing greens for different textures and flavors. I like a combination of romaine, arugula and spinach.
Add 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese.
Add diced or sliced apple.
Add berries.

One word: "Cheese"

Maybe just make a point to try out a new veggie in your salad each week?

Here's a link for summer salad ideas. Modify recipes as needed to keep it healthy and something you will enjoy. http://www.southernliving.com/food/entertaining/cool-summer-salads-00400000046866/

I've been into taco salads lately. Just take some left over taco meat, scoop it over romain lettuce and then top with favorite taco toppings like sour cream, salsa and shredded cheese!

Can I ask why you are wanting to add other leafy greens to your diet? Is it to boost Vitamin A? Fiber? Because you've been told to eat more greens?

Vitamin A. Romaine lettuce is an excellent source. As is green leaf. If you have a salad made with 2 cups or either, you've hit your daily goal.

What I do to take these from "ugh" to "meh" is to add all the other veggies that I love. Red bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, mushrooms, diced onion, herbs like cilantro, radishes, some blanched beets, avocado, green beans, edamame, etc.......

If you don't like kale, chard, or dandelion greens, don't add it to your diet. Get your nutrition through the hundreds of other fruits and veggies you love.

Then use BoltHouse Farms yogurt based dressings.

Special Sauce...need some?