Healthy Salad Ideas

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.

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.

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.

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).

If by healthy you mean weight loss stay away from cheese, eggs, avocado and especially nuts.

Otherwise those are great suggestions.

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.

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Well, that's not exactly true if it's done right.

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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.

Arugula, roasted beets, goat cheese, with a light vinegarette.

Romaine lettuce, walnuts, gorganzola, and a light dressing made with walnut oil.

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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Completely disagree. Those can actually aid in weight loss if consumed in the correct proportions.

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I have no idea whether what you are saying is correct.

I know that nuts and avocados are big points with Weight Watchers.