What's your favorite salad?

amykins68
amykins68 Posts: 30 Member
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I eat the same salad every day for lunch. I'm not tired of it, but would love some new ideas. Below is the info on mine. Please share your favorite salad.

2 cups baby spinach
1 Tbsp. bleu cheese crumbles
1 package Emerald Breakfast On The Go mix (Breakfast Nut Blend)
2 Tbsp. Wishbone Superfruit Berry Vinaigrette

Thanks!
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  • jaimrlx
    jaimrlx Posts: 426 Member
    3 cups baby spinach
    1 slice Delifresh Rotisserie Chicken (packaged)
    1/8 cup petite cut diced tomato in garlic & olive oil (juice drained)
    2 tbsp. Light French Yogurt Dressing

    Super awesome and cheap to make :)
  • i_am_losing_it
    i_am_losing_it Posts: 310 Member
    Bump for ideas later
  • Lift_This_
    Lift_This_ Posts: 2,756 Member
    2 cups red/green leaf lettuce
    1/2 c beets
    1/2 c garbanzo beans
    1/3 c cottage cheese
    1/8 cup shredded cheese
    1/2 sliced egg
    1/2 small avocado

    1 tbsp light italian dressing.
  • annebubbles
    annebubbles Posts: 83 Member
    This is my favorite (fruit) salad.....

    1 tablespoon Peanut butter
    Juice of one orange
    ( this is the dressing)

    Dice one granny smith apple
    handful of seedless red grapes (sliced)
    handful of mung bean sprouts
    Tablespoon of raw sunflower seeds.

    (you can skip the bean sprouts & add banana instead)
    Toss it in a bowl & then eat it up.
  • annebubbles
    annebubbles Posts: 83 Member
    this one is good too.....

    Quartered artichoke hearts (in brine)
    White kidney beans
    tiny cubes of sharp chedder cheese
  • KeriLoy
    KeriLoy Posts: 23
    To Amykins.... and everyone else...lol

    I eat very close to the same thing but add in a handful of halved strawberries!
  • xlolitabandita
    xlolitabandita Posts: 242
    Half baby spinach and half sping mix.

    Honey Mustard Dressing.

    Chicken and Bacon(or in my case, vegetarian chicken and bacon).
  • AngieSchaible
    AngieSchaible Posts: 84 Member
    This is such a great topic!


    Must bump for later.
  • SerinaK
    SerinaK Posts: 87
    I eat the same salad every day for lunch. I'm not tired of it, but would love some new ideas. Below is the info on mine. Please share your favorite salad.

    2 cups baby spinach
    1 Tbsp. bleu cheese crumbles
    1 package Emerald Breakfast On The Go mix (Breakfast Nut Blend)
    2 Tbsp. Wishbone Superfruit Berry Vinaigrette

    Thanks!

    ^This except I use sliced apples, walnuts and cranberries. Yum!!
  • aftergypsies
    aftergypsies Posts: 248 Member
    Baby spinach
    Strawberries
    Tomatoes
    Blueberries

    Mix of Olive Oil and Balsamic vinegar for the dressing.
  • Bovaryoo
    Bovaryoo Posts: 1,374 Member
    Bump for later
  • merithj
    merithj Posts: 11 Member
    mixed spring greens, chopped apple, walnuts, gorgonzola, berry vinaigrette
  • ktsmom430
    ktsmom430 Posts: 1,100 Member
    2 cups baby spinach
    sliced fresh strawberries ( I have 4 large, but personal pref)
    1 Tbsp blue cheese crumbles
    strawberry poppyseed vinaigrette (made with truvia 23 cals for 2 TBSP)
    Sliced almonds
  • schaible6
    schaible6 Posts: 2
    Great idea's for salads!

    keep them coming ...
  • geecee77
    geecee77 Posts: 149 Member
    lettuce
    baby spinach
    spring onion
    cucumber
    tomatoes
    peppers

    with honey mustard fat free dressing and either boiled ham, chicken breast or tuna

    Yum!
  • chicpeach
    chicpeach Posts: 302 Member
    Nothing wrong with liking the same salad every day, you might just want to vary the ingredients every once in a while. For example, instead of feta cheese, try crumbled goat cheese, or add some fresh fruit, whatever is in season. Instead of crumbling a protein bar, occasionally try using some chopped nuts.
  • beggaboo2000
    beggaboo2000 Posts: 70 Member
    oh yeah gotta bump
  • brteyes108
    brteyes108 Posts: 3
    I eat the same salad every day for lunch. I'm not tired of it, but would love some new ideas. Below is the info on mine. Please share your favorite salad.

    2 cups baby spinach
    1 Tbsp. bleu cheese crumbles
    1 package Emerald Breakfast On The Go mix (Breakfast Nut Blend)
    2 Tbsp. Wishbone Superfruit Berry Vinaigrette

    Thanks!
  • queenofgrey
    queenofgrey Posts: 70 Member
    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.
  • brneydgrlie
    brneydgrlie Posts: 464 Member
    Baby spinach with pico de gallo, broccoli, black beans, cucumbers, kalamata olives, and grilled chicken or shrimp.
  • crammy18
    crammy18 Posts: 6
    butterd leaf lettuce 3 cups
    chopped boiled egg
    4tps. of low dressing
    and all ready shelled sunflower seeds

    yum!
  • crzyone
    crzyone Posts: 872 Member
    Baby spinach leaves
    Mini box of raisins
    cottage cheese
    chopped onions
  • samb330
    samb330 Posts: 328 Member
    what a great topic...bump, bump, bump!!!!! Thanks for some wonderful salad recipes!!! I like iceberg lettuce (i know boring) and just add random veggies, etc...this is great. Time to experiment.
  • cindygirl60
    cindygirl60 Posts: 1
    Spinach & Berry Salad:
    2 cups baby spinach
    2-3 strawberries sliced
    8-10 raspberries
    1/2 small avocado sliced

    Sauce: mix 1 tsp mayo with 1 tsp sour cream, add a tiny bit of fresh thymes leaves and mix. Drizzle only enough for taste over your salad. It's delish and and not that many calories (and if your exercising you can work that off quick enough)

    Raw Vegie Salad:

    1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped into medium sized squares
    1 Roma Tomato chopped into same squares
    1 Fresh carrot, sliced into semi-thick slices
    1 small avocado, chopped into medium size squares

    Mix your vegie squares. The juice from the tomato and the avocado make a natural 'dressing' and sprinkled with just a tiny bit of salt and pepper this salad is easy to make, very filling and low in calories but flavorful.

    Good luck!
  • SeannyB
    SeannyB Posts: 17 Member
    I have 2 in particular that I love!

    The first one is Spinach, walnuts, avocado and Annie's Goddess Dressing(<----to die for)

    And a caprese salad I make- mozzarella balls sliced, grape tomatoes sliced, and fresh basil mixed in a bowl with olive oil and balsamic vinegarette. Crack some pepper and sea salt in there...yum!
  • cowgirlashlee
    cowgirlashlee Posts: 301 Member
    Spring Mix or Romaine Mix lettuce
    Grilled Chicken
    Fresh Apples
    Pecans
    Pomegranate Vinaigrette Dressing

    or

    Spring Mix or Romaine Mix Lettuce
    Grilled Chicken
    Garlic Croutons
    Light Italian Dressing

    I'm not a very adventurous eater, but I do at least on salad a week, and these are the two I migrate back two the most. I don't do cheese on them, because I'm lactose intolerant. However, adding some fresh parmesan to either one would be delicious, I bet!
  • cbh142
    cbh142 Posts: 270 Member
    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/summertime-tomato-salad/detail.aspx


    I use grape tomatoes and red wine vinegar instead of what the recipe lists. the best part about this salas is the seasoned salt. You have to let it sit overnight or its not nearly as good. I also throw in some feta. Hubby and I love it so much we decided to get grape tomato plants this year!
  • verptwerp
    verptwerp Posts: 3,659 Member
    Just had it tonight at my favorite little restaurant ...... a Mediterranean salad with greens, feta, olives, tomatoes, roasted red peppers .... and grilled salmon ..... with balsamic dressing :smile:

    Otherwise, it's whatever is in my fridge .....

    - Combination of greens
    - Raw and/or cooked veggies
    - Leftover steak or chicken
    - Handful of black beans or chickpeas
    - Sprinkle of nuts and/or cheese
    - Apple slices
    - Rice wine vinegar
  • assilembob
    assilembob Posts: 18 Member
    So many! I'll put a few down. I rotate these through the week. I'm working on a BBQ seitan salad but have not found the combo I like for the sauce.

    what I'm eating right now:
    3 c. Mixed salad greens
    1 c. Spinach
    1/4 c. sesame ginger tofu
    1/4 c. quinoa
    1/4 c. carrots, beets and yellow squash mixed and grated
    about 10 cherub tomatoes
    1 baby bella mushroom sliced.
    balsamic vinegar

    Mixed berry salad
    3 c. mixed greens
    1 c. spinach
    1/4 c. sliced mixed fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
    2 Tb. raw walnuts chopped
    1/4 c. balsamic baked tofu
    balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar

    Mondo Veggie Salad
    3 c. mixed greens
    1 c. spinach
    1/4 c. mixed grated carrots, zuccini, yellow squash, beets
    2 baby bella mushrooms sliced
    1/8 c. mixed green peas and corn
    15 cherub tomatoes
    1/4 c. broccoli
    1/4 c. Italian baked tofu or tempeh
    2 tb. Italian Dressing

    Taco salad
    3 c. mixed greens
    1 c. spinach
    1/4 c. mixed grated carrots, peas and corn
    about 3 black olives sliced
    1/4 quinoa
    3 Tb salsa
    1/4 c black beans with some taco seasoning mixed in (cumin, chili, garlic, onion)
    optional: taco filling - tempeh steamed and then sauteed with taco seasoning
    about 1/4 of an avacado sliced
    Sanctuary dressing (from Isa Chandra's book Appetite for Reduction...a low fat/cal, dairy free version of ranch)
  • LCBinGA
    LCBinGA Posts: 102 Member
    Salad Greens Du jour (sack-o-salad)
    tuna/salmon (can or envelope)
    dried fruit
    flavored vinager (take plain vinager spice with dried/fresh seasoning let sit in a bottle use throughout the week).

    that's what i had all Mon-Fri last week, and really liked it! could also substitute with rotiss chicken/turkey

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