Are you hungry, want to be healthy & escape the Freshmen 15? Here are a few tips on how to build the perfect healthy and delicious salad!
Pick Your Leafy Green (s):
- Romaine
- Spinach
- Arugula
- Kale
- Endive
- Radicchio
- Collard Greens
- Swiss Chard
- Mixed green lettuce blends
Pick Your Fruit n’ Veggies:
- Cucumbers
- Bell Peppers
- Tomatoes
- Broccoli
- Mushrooms
- Carrots
- Red Onions
- Asparagus
- Sweet Potatoes
- Radishes
- Pineapple
- Berries
- Sugar Snap Peas
- Apples
- Kiwi
- Oranges/Grapefruit
- Purple Cabbage
- Avocado
Pick Your Protein:
- Organic chicken or turkey
- Beans or legumes
- Eggs
- Nuts and Seeds
- Quinoa
- Salmon or other seafood
Pick Your Toppings:
- Dulse Flakes
- Unsweetened toasted coconut flakes
- Seeds (hemp, chia, ground flax)
- Nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews)
- Whole Grain Gluten-Free Croutons
- Fresh herbs
- Olives
- Figs
- Pomegranate seeds
- Dried Fruit (cranberries, cherries, mango, blueberries, golden raisins)
Pick Your Dressing:
- Fresh Citrus Juice (Freshly squeezed lemon juice, orange juice)
- Healthy Oil (Flax oil, olive oil)
- Vinegar (Balsamic, Apple cider)
- Mustard (Dijon, spicy, whole grain)
Here is a personal favorite of ours!
Leafy greens: Kale & Collard Green
Fruit n' Veggies: Apples, Strawberries, and Mandarins!
Protein: Quinoa and Grilled Shrimp
Toppings: Almonds toasted with honey & craisins
Dressing: Raspberry vinaigrette (Balsamic, Apple cider, fresh raspberries, olive oil)
Thanks for keeping up with us! Tell us how the recipes go! See ya next time!
