Friday, June 12, 2015

Salads

Summer is a GREAT time to make the most of all the fresh produce out there!  If you don’t have a garden or go to the Farmer’s Market, there are still lots of options to purchase fresh fruits and veggies.  Most stores have TONS of varieties and options for a delicious salad!  And I’m not talking about your boring ole salad with iceberg lettuce and carrots.  There are so many different types of salads!  You can change the taste and flavor of your salad just by changing up a few ingredients.  So get crazy!  Try some new options!  Experiment!  Think outside the box.  You can change up the whole style and flavor of your meal.  Add a sprinkle of cumin to make a “taco” salad.  Add some low sodium soy sauce and salmon for a salad that mimics sushi.  Add strawberries and walnuts and you’ve got a dessert salad!  The possibilities are endless!  Here’s a list of all kinds of salad ingredients that you can throw together!
Greens
Spring Mix
Kale
Spinach
Bok Choy
Iceberg Lettuce
Leaf Lettuce
 
Vegetables
Broccoli
Carrots
Cauliflower
Tomatoes
Onions
Cucumbers
Peppers
 
Fruits
Strawberries
Watermelon
Peaches
Dried Cranberries
Blueberries
Avocadoes
 
Protein/Meats
Hard Boiled Eggs
Ground Turkey/Beef
Chicken
Smoked Salmon
Walnuts
Pecans
Almonds
Quinoa
Edamame
Black Beans
 
Toppings/Extras
Feta Cheese
Mushrooms
Low Sodium Soy Sauce
Cumin
Olive Oil
Corn
Olives
Fresh Parmesan
Fresh Mozzarella
Chickpeas
Garlic
Have a WONDERFUL weekend!!!

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