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nolanola
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| Healthy Salad Ideas (Posted on 12/4/12 at 12:12 am)
Want to start making healthy salads for lunch. Any ideas to make them un-boring yet healthy? Dressing ideas?
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TexasTiger05 
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| re: Healthy Salad Ideas (Posted on 12/4/12 at 12:18 am to nolanola)
lean protein, if you're a meat eater
nuts, seeds
berries, apples
try out different types of greens. My favorite is arugula
My favorite dressing is to lightly cover the salad with a basic balsamic vinaigrette- balsamic, olive oil, some dijon, s&p, whisk.
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nolanola
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| re: Healthy Salad Ideas (Posted on 12/4/12 at 12:21 am to TexasTiger05)
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My favorite dressing is to lightly cover the salad with a basic balsamic vinaigrette- balsamic, olive oil, some dijon, s&p, whisk.
Thanks this sounds really good. I'll give it a try.
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Layabout 
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| re: Healthy Salad Ideas (Posted on 12/4/12 at 5:29 am to nolanola)
I've become a fan of entrée salads because they're so quick and easy. I keep on hand the boxed greens, usually arugula, spring mix, or baby spinach. If you pay attention to the expiration dates, a box will last three or four days in the fridge.
I'll add grapes and cherry tomatoes, sometimes an apple or bermuda onion slices, strawberries in season, cheese crumbles and croutons. I usually buy a pound of chicken schwarma at Arzi's and add that to the salad for the protein, sometimes a small seared tuna steak if I've got one defrosted.
Dressing is either a good balsamic or Heinz salad vinegar with EVOO. I also like an occasional Caesar salad and think it's hard to beat Kraft Original Caesar dressing.
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| re: Healthy Salad Ideas (Posted on 12/4/12 at 8:26 am to nolanola)
spinach, cherry tomato, cucumber, baby carrots, red onion and pepper. low fat ranch or fat free italian.
maybe some nuts, avocado, low fat cheese. grill a chicken breast and cut it into strips and put it in the salad.
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TexasTiger05
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| re: Healthy Salad Ideas (Posted on 12/4/12 at 8:36 am to Layabout)
Ooooh, a tuna steak would be a great addition. Never thought of doing that
Saw Cesar dressing mentioned- you can also easily make your own. The bottle guys may add sugar. Sensation Salad dressing is also awesome.
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Layabout
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| re: Healthy Salad Ideas (Posted on 12/4/12 at 12:37 pm to TexasTiger05)
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Saw Cesar dressing mentioned- you can also easily make your own
Well, that's not exactly true if it's done right.
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Darla Hood 
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| re: Healthy Salad Ideas (Posted on 12/4/12 at 12:40 pm to nolanola)
My go to ingredients include (which people might be tired of hearing about):
Arugula
Grape tomatoes
Red onion
Pine nuts
Cheese: Blue, sharp cheddar, whatever you like, but not in large amounts
Fresh dill
Protein of your choice
My dressing isn't a healthy one, so I can't help you there (last night it was mayo mixed with sriracha).
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schexyoung
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| re: Healthy Salad Ideas (Posted on 12/4/12 at 12:50 pm to nolanola)
sunflower seeds
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Tigertown in ATL
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| re: Healthy Salad Ideas (Posted on 12/4/12 at 2:30 pm to schexyoung)
If by healthy you mean weight loss stay away from cheese, eggs, avocado and especially nuts.
Otherwise those are great suggestions.
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Drew Orleans
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| re: Healthy Salad Ideas (Posted on 12/4/12 at 2:34 pm to nolanola)
Balsamic like already explained or.
Mash garlic clove up with fork, use a little salt to help.
Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Add grated parm. for a less healthy but better dressing.
This post was edited on 12/4 at 3:03 pm
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Drew Orleans
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Completely disagree. Those can actually aid in weight loss if consumed in the correct proportions.
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TexasTiger05
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| re: Healthy Salad Ideas (Posted on 12/4/12 at 2:38 pm to Layabout)
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Well, that's not exactly true if it's done right.
if someone prepares classic cesar sald table side every night then I'm moving in with them. I've had to do it more times than I care to remember- it's actually not that bad.
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Layabout
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| re: Healthy Salad Ideas (Posted on 12/4/12 at 2:51 pm to TexasTiger05)
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classic cesar sald table side
When I lived in Chicago one of my favorite neighborhood restaurants was a Hungarian place that specialized in tableside Caesar salads. They made a big production out of it just like the guy in the video. I got spoiled.
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ruzil 
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| re: Healthy Salad Ideas (Posted on 12/4/12 at 3:10 pm to nolanola)
Arugula, roasted beets, goat cheese, with a light vinegarette.
Romaine lettuce, walnuts, gorganzola, and a light dressing made with walnut oil.
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MeridianDog 
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| re: Healthy Salad Ideas (Posted on 12/4/12 at 4:03 pm to nolanola)
Newmans own lite:
Raspberry walnut vinegarette
Balsamic vinegarette
Craisins
Walnuts
Sunflower seeds
Almond slithers
Parmesan slithers
This post was edited on 12/4 at 4:05 pm
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Motorboat
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| re: Healthy Salad Ideas (Posted on 12/4/12 at 4:18 pm to nolanola)
I did a pork loin salad last night. romaine, vbell peppers, White wine vinegar, olive oil, dijon, salt and pepper. made my own croutons. easy, light and fresh
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Drumguy25
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| re: Healthy Salad Ideas (Posted on 12/4/12 at 4:24 pm to Motorboat)
Baby carrots marinated in spicy pickle juice for a week. Sweet yet salty. A great addition to any salad and a good use for leftover pickle juice
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Tigertown in ATL
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| re: Healthy Salad Ideas (Posted on 12/4/12 at 4:37 pm to Drew Orleans)
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Completely disagree. Those can actually aid in weight loss if consumed in the correct proportions.
I have no idea whether what you are saying is correct.
I know that nuts and avocados are big points with Weight Watchers.
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Drew Orleans
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Very high calorie content but eating (in small portions) avacados, almonds, walnuts etc. is very good for you and can actually help you burn fat.
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