Karen in CO Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I am a person that likes to have a predictable lunch. I'm allergic to wheat, corn, tree nuts, soy, MSG, melons, and cinnamon, and I need help with lunch. I've been trying to make an easy, filling salad with a variety of healthy stuff in it. My typical salad contains the following: a generous portion of mixed baby greens cherry tomatoes a couple of tablespoons hummus a couple of tablespoons of feta a leftover steamed vegetable - today it was a cup of steamed broccoli olive oil and balsamic vinegar What else can I put in that is easy to to add, will give good nutrition and won't require too much additional preparation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britomart Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I really like cottage cheese in salads. Or blue cheese. Also, I think tomatoes always make a salad better too. And for flavor, if you like them, green olives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Peppers (red, orange, or green), sprouts, cucumber, black or kidney beans, onions (vidalia,sweet, spring), other kinds of cheese. Still thinking, brocoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery. I make a base salad, then add seasoned taco meat (from scratch) and cheddar/jack cheese and black beans. Or add chicken, or tuna salad, or sliced roast beef. Change up the meats, alternate out the veggies and cheeses, and get a few salad dressing recipes you like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Dried cranberries or blueberries. Cucumbers Sliced Fuji apples Hard-boiled egg Diced chicken or turkey Tuna - either plain or with a bit of mayo Pineapple Bean Sprouts Water chestnuts Sunflower seeds ? Mandarin orange slices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Sunflower seeds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 sundried tomatoes various types of olives- we love the special marinated ones but kalamata are great avocado sprouts (i love sunflower sprouts and ming bean sprouts) mixed tamari nuts- either bake or dry toast in a heavy frypan, a mixture of almonds, sunflower seedsm pepitas and sesame seeds (or jsut sunflower seeds), until lightly toasted. While still very hot, add a splash of soy sauce, Braggs or tamari and stir in, and let it evaporate. Let them dry and then cool, and then place in a jar. Use a couple of tablespoons on salad. Different salad dressings- home made- can be good too. Avocado dressing, asian salad dressing, I make a great pink goji berry salad dressing. I make them in bulk and keep them in the fridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Dried cranberries or blueberries.Cucumbers Sliced Fuji apples Hard-boiled egg Diced chicken or turkey Tuna - either plain or with a bit of mayo Pineapple Bean Sprouts Water chestnuts Sunflower seeds ? Mandarin orange slices :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I often have a salad with fresh spinach and tuna, with an italian or oil/vinegar dressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Can you eat Pine Nuts? Some people with allergies to tree nuts can eat them. A friend of mine makes a wonderful spinach salad that's really easy: Fresh spinach, strawberries, pine nuts, feta cheese and a sort of balsamic viniagrette (she makes her own). It's VERY tasty! I'm sure it could be eaten without pine nuts, or you could sub in something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourtneyChn Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I add avocado to all my salads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I love chickpeas in a salad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 Can you eat Pine Nuts? Some people with allergies to tree nuts can eat them. A friend of mine makes a wonderful spinach salad that's really easy: Fresh spinach, strawberries, pine nuts, feta cheese and a sort of balsamic viniagrette (she makes her own). It's VERY tasty! I'm sure it could be eaten without pine nuts, or you could sub in something else. I haven't tried - I have a fear of trying things related to things I'm allergic to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I haven't tried - I have a fear of trying things related to things I'm allergic to.Totally understand that! They're insanely expensive, at least around here, anyway! But that salad tastes sooooooooooooo good! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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