Salads...
Okay…I think I’m just making salads wrong. I never really ate them growing up at home and now that I’m an adult I want to like them…but I am having a hard time moving away from a classic iceberg with some veggies and ranch. And honestly…not loving that. 😂 This mama has to eat better and lose some weight. Help me embrace the salad!
6 answers
moni190
Ohh I love making salads! I think the idea is to give them different textures and flavors. 1) Spinach, strawberry, goat cheese, and pine nuts is a favorite plus Balsamic vinegar + olive oil
2) capresse salad - tomatoes (heirloom works well) and cheese (mozzarella), again add some nuts and a nice vinaigrette.
3) baby tomatoes, arugula, cucumber, caramelized onions, and feta cheese crumbles make a yummy one as well
Also @JackieR is a master mind at salads.- moni—Was also thinking that Costco salads kits are great and I love them for hosting or just when I’m in a rush, maybe you get started with those. Organic Mediterranean Salad, Ceasar salad, or Asian cashew
I don’t have a ton of salad and dressing recipes, but my husband did request salads for lunch for a while. So I can share my Pinterest board of the little I have.
https://pin.it/7Gjhtc03Rmamajen210
Pick your favorite Veggie(s). Add your favorite protein & cheese Then add seeds, nuts, something for crunch. Almost any salad is great with mayo & sourcream. I like to add ranch or taco seasoning to step it up. Broccoli, peas, bacon & cheddar. Cukes, tomato, chicken & feta (great with flavored olive oil & basalmic vinegar). Corn, bell peppers, cotija, cilantro +on smoked pork is awesome. Cabbage, chestnuts, almonds, chicken. Endless options! Add pasta to make them go farther, spinach hides almost anywhere, hemp seeds hide well too for picky eaters!
if you don’t like salad, I wouldn’t try and force yourself to eat salad 🤷🏻♀️ How do you feel about soups? I actually feel like I eat healthier in the wintertime bc I can throw stuff that I like together in the crockpot with minimal effort.
jujubee140
I love to use the preshredded cabbage mix that you can buy at the store in the salad section to create vinaigrette based coleslaws. I use 3 Tbls Olive oil and 2 Tbls acid as my base for a vinaigrette. For example, 3 Tbls Olive oil and 2 Tbls lime juice mixed with cilantro, sliced green onion, and salt to taste makes a great Mexican coleslaw to serve with tacos.
Olive oil, balsamic vinegar, parsley or basil makes a nice salad to go with pasta dishes.