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What your best simple healthy salad recipies?

Posted on May 26, 2011 under Cooking Light Recipe

I’ve just started dieting and am sooo tired of the same old salad I know how to make.

Do you have any healthy simple salad recipes? or salad dressing recipes?

Giggles-for-life - said
May 26 2011 @ 02:52
I think the best salads are the ones I basically throw a bunch of stuff into.
Start with a base, like lettuce, spinach, arugla, etc. But remember, the darker theh greens, the more nutrients they contain, and the better they are for you.
Next, choose a few toppings to add! Just make sure that you choose at least one that is a good source of protein. Here are some ideas for proteins:
-grilled/sliced chicken breast
-ground turkey
-veggie burger patty
-beans
-hard boiled eggs
-canned tuna/salmon
-grilled/baked fish
-cottage cheese
Here are some other ideas for healthy add-ins:
-fresh chopped veggies (carrots, mushrooms, tomato, brocolli, etc)
-fresh fruit (berries, chopped apple/pear, citrus fruits, etc)
-dried fruit, like raisins or cranberries
-cheese (I like stronger cheeses like bleu or feta, because they add a lot of flavor)
-avocado
-nuts/seeds
-hummus
As for dressings, avoid the creamy type ones because they ususally contain more fat/calories. If you want to make your own, here are a couple recipes you can try:
http://cheaphealthygood.blogspot.com/2008/04/cheap-healthy-salad-dressing-102-light.html
Hope that helped!
Dr.House - said
May 26 2011 @ 02:52
Salad.
Emma - said
May 26 2011 @ 02:52
Here are a bunch of salad recipes for a large gathering – http://www.gourmet-living.com/category.html?category=salad