Bastet said:
Help! :shout
I'm looking for salad recipes (in an attempt to eat healthier lunches during the week) - something I can make a BIG bowl of, that will keep a few (or four) days. If anyone has anything up their sleeve (or in their recipe book), and you're willing to share it, please do! My only request is that if they've got a dressing involved, it's not a creamy one (or if it is, there's a low-fat option). Thanks in advance, folks!
When ever I prepare carrdero's dinners, I like to make his salads in advances for atleast 3-4 days. I get lazy...lol. I put them in those Ziploc plastic containers. They are pretty plain though but if it were my salad for my lunches or dinners, these are what I would put in them. I am not into salad dressing so I recommend purchasing salad seasoning that is low on sodium. I use Mrs. Dash or nothing at all.
lettuce (last longer, don't cut the lettuce because the blade will turn the lettuce brown sooner then if you break them into pieces.)
cherry tomatoes (whole)
red or regular onions
mushrooms (sliced)
carrots (shredded)
cuccumbers (take the seeds out)
red, yellow, or green peppers (optional)
bean sprouts (optional)
brocolli (optional)
black olives (optional)
what ever other raw vegetables you would like
toppings:
tuna in water drained
grilled chicken
grilled shrimp
grilled steak
grilled tuna
low fat cottage cheese
low sodium bacon bits (made from soy)
vegie cheese
firm tofu (fry firm tofu in a dribble of vegetable oil) you can substitute for croutons
low fat low sodium shredded cheese just for topping
Adding fruits on top of the salad is good too. Make sure you find the ones with light syrup or even no sugar would be even better. What ever you like. Sometimes it's trial and error. I recommend putting the fruits on the side and then adding it when you are actually going to start eating. Fruits on salads are not ment to have dressings in my department. I don't like salad dressings that much. I like plain salads. If you can get salad seasoning with low sodium that you can dash on your salad, that would be better then salad dressing if you are into eating healthier. I recommend Mrs. Dash or nothing at all.
Example:
Mandarine
Peaches
Mango
Papaya
Pineapple
and other fruits