Hi everyone! Lance and I have made it a goal to eat healthier. Don't worry, we still love our treats. Our eating healthier just means more fruits and veggies. Something we have been eating a lot of lately is green salad. I love green salad! It is a perfect compliment for any meal, or it can be a meal in and of itself. I like to switch up what I put in my salads. I'm a girl that likes a little variety in her life. I get really bored with the same old thing. So, here is a list of some ingredients you could put in your salad to spice it up a little. These are just simply ideas. You can go wild with it yourself. Just remember that the base is lettuce or spinach. That is the most important part of a green salad.
Fruits
mandarin oranges
navel orange pieces
diced apples
pomegranate seeds
strawberries
blueberries
raspberries
blackberries
pineapple
tomatoes
olives
Vegetables
corn
diced or shredded carrots
sliced or diced cucumbers
diced zucchini
beans
sugar peas
peas
water chestnuts
onions
red onions
raddishes
red cabbage
red or green peppers
Nuts/Seeds
walnuts
almonds
cashews
sunflower seeds
Meats
chicken, diced or in strips, grilled or fried
bacon
hard boiled eggs, sliced
ham, diced
Other
shredded or diced cheese
cottage cheese
crunchy chow mein noodles
goldfish crackers
oyster saltine crackers
croutons
As a side note, there are many different salad dressings available. Most people think it's safe with ranch. Yes, ranch is delicious, but it's a super safe and boring choice! Next time try a vinaigrette or an exotic dressing like cilantro lime or poppyseed. Seriously, if you try it, you just might like it! If you're apprehensive to buy or make an entire bottle of different dressings like this, the next time you're at a buffet like Chuck a Rama, look at the dressings they have there. You might just find out that the salad bar is your new favorite area . . . other than the desserts, of course.
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