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How to Build A Salad You Actually Want to Eat

4/17/2017

3 Comments

 
Ah, salad. The ultimate one-dish meal. But how depressing are your salads? Really, be honest. If you'd rather skip lunch altogether than eat a salad, you may need some help to create a proper salad. I'm not talking iceburg lettuce with shredded carrots, doused in ranch dressing. I'm talking deliciousness you'll look forward to eating, that also happens to be super healthy. You can always use recipes like the ones at the bottom of this post, but you don't really need one.

​Follow the 5-ingredient rule. Any salad with at least a "base", protein, vegetable, "extra", and dressing is sure to be tasty. Choose at least one from each category to make a salad you'll actually want to eat. ​Use our guide below to try it out.

Pick a Base 

(rice, quinoa, any type of lettuce, spinach, pasta, barley, etc.) 
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Protein

(chickpeas, chicken, black beans, shrimp, lentils, eggs, red beans, cheese, etc.)
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Veggie

(tomatoes, bell pepper, broccoli, kale, spinach/greens, squash, corn, any you like!)
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Extras

(nuts, sunflower seeds, parsley, raisins, chopped dates, dried cranberries, etc.)
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Dressing

(oil & vinegar, balsamic, or your favorite!)
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And now for some examples of the tasty salads you can make with this guide:
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Apple Cranberry Salad Toss
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Kale Slaw
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Veggie Barley Salad
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Simple Green Salad
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Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes
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Southwest Salad
3 Comments
Katie B
4/20/2017 10:09:32 pm

You are a BLOG MASTER PRO! Amazing post in content visually and style! Nice job!

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Natural Temptation link
10/19/2020 11:33:31 pm

I like the helpful info you supply for your articles. Thanks for sharing a smart thought.


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Herb Avore
4/16/2021 01:07:39 pm

Great salad ideas, and excellent food modeling.I'm looking forward to some kale slaw !🐇💨

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    • Breads and Muffins
    • Desserts
    • Dips and Salsas
    • Drinks and Smoothies
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    • Salads
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
    • Soups and Stews
    • Sodium Free Spice Blends
    • Recetas
  • Farmers Markets
    • Find a Farmers Market
    • CT Crop Calendar
    • Using SNAP/EBT at Farmers Markets
  • Education
    • Healthy Eating >
      • MyPlate
      • Understanding The Nutrition Label
      • Added Sugar
      • Healthy Snacking Tips
      • Calories Needed Each Day
      • What is "enough" fruits and vegetables
      • Recipe Videos
    • Budget Shopping >
      • Healthy Shopping on a Budget
      • What Can $16 Buy?
      • Budget Pantry
    • Diabetes >
      • Healthy Eating with Diabetes
      • "Diabetes-Friendly" Recipe Guide
    • Heart Health
    • Exercise Tips
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