Salads and Salad Dressings

[rhiannon0320]

Okay ladies, I know we have some fabulous cooks on here and I need your help and suggestions.

Hubs an I are trying to eat better and one thing we want to incorporate into our diet is salads. I have never been a big salad person until recently, and even then, I never really eat them. Currently I have been using romaine, toss on some chopped up green pepper, a hard boiled egg, some cucumber, and a sprinkle of cheese with ranch dressing. I know I'll get sick of that combo quick.

So my question to you gals is; what are your favorite salads and salad dressings? I am not opposed to making salad dressings, but store bought suggestions are welcome too. Hit me with your best...salad!

[kobfield2007]

U can't go wrong with salad. All the greens are good for you.

I usually just do lettuce and spinach. Or if I wanna be "richer" I get the Spring Mix.

I just use low-fat cheese and either Italian dressing or my high fat mayo-sugar dressing. LOL

[ShaynaRae]

We always buy the bag of "Cesar Salad" and it has everything in it... including the dressing.

[littlecountrychick]

spinach with mushrooms, red onion and poppyseed dressing=amazing

i also make a mozzarella/tomato salad with italian or greek dressing

spinach, roasted walnuts, strawberries, mango vinegrette

cucumber, red onion, tomato, dill, italian dressing
i have a salad addiction lol

[maeberha]

Orange Salad with Green Beans

[kirstenh]

To add flavor and variety to salads, you can add grape or cherry tomatos. Cheese Nips add a nice, cheesy crunch, too.

[littlecountrychick]

i make my own croutons by chopping bread up in squares and drizzling with oil and seasoning...bake til golden

[SoonToBeWed]

I use either oil & vinegar or a vinegrette. I used use honey mustard.

[mpashon]

Not all salads are healthy. Sometimes, depending on what you are using.. it may have more calories than you think.

I use iceberg lettuce and spinach.. and Romaine

In the salad: carrots, cucumber, zuchini, mushrooms, green pepper, celery, tomatoes, black olives, boiled eggs...

And I usually have some cut chicken breast on top.

Also salad dressing are full of calories so try not to over do it.

I usually use non-fat or low fat Ranch dressing.

Maybe add some croutons on top..

[mpashon]

Originally Posted by littlecountrychick

i make my own croutons by chopping bread up in squares and drizzling with oil and seasoning...bake til golden

that's a great idea.

You defintly can save some money here