A great salad is a joy to eat – crunchy, colorful and full of flavor and phyto nutrients. People who love being fit, love salads, since they’re packed with health-boosting nutrients and contain a reasonable amount of calories. They’re also easy to assemble and can relieve cravings for goodies you may normally avoid, such as cheese, nuts and pasta, by giving you just a taste.
How green is your salad bowl?
Leaf lettuce, spinach, watercress, baby greens, mesclun mixes – you have a lot of choices these days so you don’t have to stick to romaine. (Romaine is still a great choice, though – two cups contain only 15 calories but packs beta-carotene, folate, manganese, chromium, potassium, fiber and vitamins B1, B2 and C.)
Power up with protein
Chicken, salmon and shrimp are just some of your power packed proteins. Mix things up with sliced lean beef, grilled (or canned) tuna, chopped eggs (or egg whites) or tofu, plus any variety of beans, nuts or FLT approved cheese. Vary the marinade or rub that you use on your protein for a whole new salad.
Tweak the texture
Add slivered almonds, scallions, blanched snow peas and mandarin oranges for Chinese chicken salad. For crunch, try roasted soynuts, toasted walnuts, raw cauliflower or shredded carrots. Fiber up your salad with beans and legumes, or add avocado or pear slices to liven up humdrum greens.
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