What are your favorite things to put in your salads?

marriedchick06

I am talking like green lettuce/spinach salads.

I need some idea for this diet of mine!

FloF9

tomatoes, cucumbers, scallions, green/yellow/orange/red bell peppers, craisins, pieces of chopped apple or pears, bean sprouts, walnuts or pecans, corn nibblets, water cress,  chopped parsley, onions, zucchini, brocolli or cauliflower florets, shredded carrots, any type of bean: garbanzo, pinto, pink, black, etc..

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I have been making a huge salad most nights to go with my dinner.  I use organic romaine lettuce, shredded carrotts, bell pepper (yellow, usually) and two tomatoes (I love tomatoes).  For a little crunch and extra protein, I add some roasted/unsalted pumpkin seeds.  I often throw a handful of chicken on top and make that my supper.

You could also add beans, a little low fat shredded cheese, sunflower seeds, cucumbers, sprouts or red cabbage.

KristinKD

I'll tell you if you email me the 3-day PTing book!

Really, though, my favorite salad is spinach, sliced pears, shaved Pecorino Romano cheese (which can be optional), and balsamic vinaigrette. Another favorite is arugula, sliced fennel, with lemon juice, a drop of extra-virgin olive oil, and freshly ground pepper.

Mostly, though, when I make salads, it's whatever's in the fridge, often romaine lettuce, spinach, celery, carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, and broccoli. I add grilled chicken, grilled salmon, canned tuna, browned tofu, or beans if I'm making it a meal.

FloF9

Forgot to add:  a sprinkle of hard cheese like gargonzola or sharp cheddar (not too much as it's fatty).

Also - throw in a can of tuna fish or canned chicken

Oh also - chopped hard boiled egg if you like this

teg

I love craisins on salad.

IAM4UK

Remember a salad is not always considered a diet food. It really depends on what you place on top and the portion that you use as well. Dressing plays a huge part as well.

There are salads on some restaurant menus that top over 1000 calories alone!!

Try to put a color from every category in your salad and you have yourself a great meal.

brightning

I love sunflower seeds on a salad. Ridiculous amounts of them.

Dried cranberries, feta and walnuts are another fave.

Mrs Manners

Steak (filet is my fav)

Grilled Chicken

Grilled Shrimp

Grilled Salmon

Diced Ham

Slivered almonds or walnuts or cashews (huge fan of all nuts)

Sesame seeds

Strawberries

Dried Cranberries

Rasins

Cucumbers

Mandarin Oranges

Blueberries

Obviously...I don't put all those things on a single salad...but I like to mix and match from that list.

dnagal

Gorgonzola Cheese!  (maybe not so diet friendly, but YUM!)

Goat Cheese is a yummy healthier substitute for a raw veggie dip.

 

 

cepcep

Olives, baby pickles and avacados are a few of my faves. ? A great salad idea is spinach, strawberries and fat free balsamic vinaigrette, you can add a few nuts of your choice too. ?Its is so good!

LoriFalce

Spinach salad? Cottage cheese, dried cranberries and pecans. Or chicken, strawberries and a little honey mustard.