Julie in CA Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 What's in/on your salad? :bigear: Mine is romaine/baby spinach blend, with tomatoes, green onions, hard-boiled egg white, and a bit of cheddar cheese (no other dressing). On a splurge day, add bacon bits or avocado. :drool5: All I need is a salad chef to come and make me a salad every day for lunch & dinner, and I'm sure I'd lose weight easily. I love to eat salad, but hate to prepare it! :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I had the most wonderful salad at a wedding last year. It was a spinach/romaine blend with strawberries, blueberries, feta, and walnuts (I think, might have been pecans). The dressing was raspberry vinaigrette. It was fabulous!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Mine's pretty basic. It's got a lettuce mix, juicy tomatoes, some raw broccoli and cauliflower, a little shredded cheddar cheese, a little raw onion, and a lot of Ranch dressing :D (Not that I can eat that salad on my diet haha). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Preferrably, it would be some freshly cut lettuce (black seeded simpson) from our backyard garden. If we do not have any that's large enough at the moment, it would be romaine lettuce from the store....organic, of course. The only thing on it would be vinigrette (italian) dressing. I like VERY simple salads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleWonders Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 My favorite at the moment: romaine/green leaf lettuce, diced apples and pears, candied pecans, dried cranberries and a raspberry vinaigrette. If I'm not in a sweet mood (which isn't often! :lol: ), then I like romaine/green leaf lettuces with green onion (or purple onion), avocado, corn, and crumbled bacon with a splash of olive oil and apple cider vinegar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missesd Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Romaine lettuce, some olives, garlic croutons, bacon bits (real), and shredded cheese, with either Italian (fresh made) or balsamic. Though I really love salads from Olive garden (minus onion and peppers), and Outback (also minus onion, with xtra cheese, and honey mustard) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 It depends on the day and what's in my fridge. I'm very moody when it comes to salad. Tonight we had a romaine/herb mix with sundried tomatoes, assorted olives, and cubes of Havarti cheese, but I bought grape tomatoes and feta and plan to cook up some bacon for another salad later this week. Variety is the spice of life, baby! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I love to eat salad, but hate to prepare it! :glare: I am the same way! Why?? I know it's not that hard to cut up lettuce, tomato, peppers, cucumbers, etc.... Honest to Betsy, I will fry up a burger before I make myself a salad. :001_rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Baby spring mix lettuce/herbs, spinach, tomatoes, green onions, cucumbers, sunflower greens, cabbage topped with roasted black beans and corn with ranch dressing. A piece of bbq chicken is also yummy on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleWonders Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I love to eat salad, but hate to prepare it! :glare: I am the same way!Why?? I know it's not that hard to cut up lettuce, tomato, peppers, cucumbers, etc.... Honest to Betsy, I will fry up a burger before I make myself a salad. :001_rolleyes: I am the same way with salad, as well as with any fresh/raw veggies or fruit. I had doing the prep but if someone set a big plate of it in front of me, I'd eat it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacy in NJ Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 All I need is a salad chef to come and make me a salad every day for lunch & dinner, and I'm sure I'd lose weight easily. I love to eat salad, but hate to prepare it! :glare: That's why Panera was invented. I love their asian sesame grilled chicken salad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabelle Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Butter lettuce, a little chopped hard-boiled egg, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, dried cranberries and blue cheese with a soy-ginger type dressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 The more stuff in my salad the better! I like a green leafy mix (spinach, romaine, and mixed greens) Then add: avocado cucumbers tomatoes shredded carrots chopped broccoli and cauliflower strawberries or craisins red onions mushrooms ahh...just about anything really. If I'm not watching the calories, then add eggs and ham. Top it off with a good vinegrette :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I have baby spinach, a handful of sunflower seeds, sliced strawberries, fruit bits, a little granola cereal, cherry tomatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and a ginger dressing. Mmmmmm! The best part is the kids don't beg for bites! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Romaine/spinach Tomato thinly sliced red onion salad veggies (I precut zucchini, bell peppers, carrots into a dice & keep in a baggie) pumpkin or sunflower seeds feta cheese sliced almonds Dressing is usually a balsamic vinaigrette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Lettuce, green onion, boiled egg, bacon bits, mayo with sugar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jld Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Baby spring mix straight from the box with some slices of shallot and maybe a few chunks of avocado. Dressing is 2/3 goddess and 1/3 woodstock (Thanks, Annie!). Man, I ate that at least once a day when I was in America. Yum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Really fresh crisp lettuce. Homegrown tomatoes Homegrown cucumbers Slivered Almonds Shredded cheese Chicken tenders with buffalo sauce Ranch Dressing Or a really good taco salad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraciebytheBay Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Oh, this is an easy one! I love a nice big Greek salad, with romaine, cubes of beef, tomato, some onion, and LOTS of feta cheese! Add a delicious Greek dressing and some grilled pita bread, and I'm in heaven. Yuummmm...!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Favorite salad that I prepare is either: romaine/green leaf lettuce, tomato, carrot, chicken, balsamic vinaigrette with bleu cheese crumbles or romaine/green leaf lettuce, chicken, shredded cheese & salsa I ordered a salad the other night when dh and I went out for our anniversary that was bibb lettuce, pears, brie, pecans & vinaigrette. To.die.for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Everything. Preferably baby spring mix, roma tomato chunks, croutons, cheese, chopped pear, whatever nuts I have on hand, cuke, red onions slices, olives of any color or nationality, avocado, carrots, sliced beets if I have any on hand, chopped broccoli and/or cauliflower, sweet peppers, peppercini, topped with an olive oil vinaigrette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Baby spinach, rocket, tomatoes, Lebanese cucumber, avocado, a generous sprinkling of seeds and a home made dressing of good quality olive oil, red wine vinegar and wholegrain mustard. Maybe, for a change, I'd have tinned peaches instead of avocado. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjbeach Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Spring mix, sundried tomatoes, hb egg, fresh peas, shredded provolone, red peppers and I'm in heaven with some balsamic vinaigrette. (I'm picturing myself bent over the Whole FOods salad bar assembling my lunch in years past. yum) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Mmmmmmm... Romaine Dried cranberries Sliced strawberries Walnuts Blue cheese Cranberry vinaigrette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Baby lettuces/spinach with a little romaine thrown in, plus: Tomatoes Carrots Cucumbers Broccoli Cauliflower Chick Peas or hard-boiled egg (maybe both if I want a protein boost) Sunflower seed kernels--I have these in EVERY salad A sprinkle of colby jack cheese AND...my favorite dressing: Ken's (Steakhouse) Light Options Honey Dijon!! I vary only a bit from this salad and I never get tired of it. Optional things I might throw in include: black olives, avocado, bean sprouts, croutons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Two: Spinach, dried cranberries, handful of shredded mozarella, nuts (walnuts or sliced almonds) with balsamic vinagrette or Brianna's Poppyseed dressing Coleslaw mix with either salmon or chicken, nuts (walnuts or sliced almonds) with Brianna's Poppyseed dressing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 A Greek salad without the anchovies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 baby spinach, dried cranberries, pear, walnuts, and feta. Mmmmmm..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGabe Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Oooh I like this game! I LOVE salad! Mine would be romaine and a little spinach with: croutons tomatoes cucumber grilled chicken parmesan cheese and caesar dressing! YUM!! I want salad now :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Spinach leaves, maybe a bit of romaine for some crunch. Nuts, whatever is available - walnuts, pecans, almonds Fruit, whatever is available - strawberries, pears, apples, blueberries Veggies, whatever is available - bell peppers, carrots, cucumber, radishes, onions Couple seeds, flax or sesame or pumpkin Dressing, usually oil & vinegar but sometimes a fruit vinaigrette if it's in season I eat at least one salad every day, usually for an afternoon snack. It just depends on whatever is on-hand. No dairy, no meat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Take out from Olive Garden. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Romaine/baby spinach (maybe toss in some other greens) tomatoes scallions (green onions) grilled mesquite chicken breast freshly grated Parmesan cheese garlic croutons Italian, Raspberry vinaigrette, or Caesar dressing Another favorite is: baby spinach chopped walnuts chopped apple Raspberry vinaigrette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 I'm envious of you who live in places where you can easily buy salad when you're out. I live about 8 miles out of the nearest town, and that town has no good and accessible salad sources. The next city over is about 25 miles. A little too far for a daily salad. :glare: Not only do I not have a good source for buying salad, but I don't even have a good source for buying salad ingredients unless I drive the 25 miles. I only do that once a week, so...fresh salad ingredients are relatively hard to come by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Mixed lettuce greens, plenty of tomato, cheese, and a nice amount of ranch or bleu cheese dressing. Optional, but nice would be some shredded carrot and turkey or ham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 we love salad here, we eat a huge bowl about once a week. I love it all, Greek, fruits, Cobb, all of it. And my kids eat as much as I do. I can't pick a favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Romaine and spring greens, grape tomatoes, broccoli and cauliflower, fresh peas, cucumber, boiled egg, a bit of shredded cheese, parmesan Italian dressing, topped with chow mein noodles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter's Moon Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Does fruit salad count?? Raspberries, strawberries, apples, banana, feta cheese. Simple, but so yummy. I love the way the berries flavor the apples and bananas. :drool5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Leftover homemade tortilla from last night. Layer with: spinach red sail lettuce a twirl of olive oil a dab of real red wine vinegar So, so, so, so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Right now I have a double salad plate. A green salad with romaine, tomatoes, persimmon, cucumber, avocado with a yogurt dressing--and--a hot pasta salad with zuchinni, onion, artichoke, feta drizzled with a fig balasmic vinigar. I'm very happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Today it's turkey taco meat, avocado, sour cream mixed with TapatÃo, cilantro, and a few chips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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