Sunday, August 24, 2008

Easy-- and Filling-- Salad

Bag of mixed greens + any variety of toppings + any dressing

TOPPINGS:

Protein
hard boiled eggs
lunch meat
left over chicken or turkey
shrimp
cheese
bacon
pepperoni
tofu

Veggies
tomatoes
carrots
red onion
broccoli
cauliflower
cucumber
olives
canned corn
bell peppers
artichoke hearts

Fruit
apples
strawberries
mandarin oranges
blueberries
pineapple chunks
dried cranberries
raisins

Extras
nuts
croutons
Chinese noodles
croutons

Some suggestions:

Tropical Chicken Salad
greens
oranges
pineapple
chicken breast (marinate with lime and garlic if you want)
Chinese noodles
dressing: honey, mustard, soy sauce, a little brown sugar

Pizza Salad
greens
pepperoni
artichoke hearts
tomatoes
olives
crumbled feta
crushed red pepper
oregano
balsamic vinagrette: make your own with a little balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and spices

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