Getting Creative With Salads

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Getting Creative With Salads
Wed, 04-09-2008 - 7:24am
Getting Creative With Salads

Tired of eating the same salad, day after day? You can cure the salad blues by experimenting with new and exciting ingredients. Here, approved for all Phases, are a few alternatives to typical salad fixings:

  • Try a darker, more nutrient-dense green (such as baby spinach, arugula, or a spring mix) over your usual iceberg lettuce.
  • Opt for squash, eggplant, artichoke, and zucchini grilled with a touch of extra-virgin olive oil, instead of (or in addition to) more traditional ingredients, like tomatoes and cucumbers.
  • Try avocado or olives for a touch of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat.
  • Toss in grilled chicken, salmon, tuna, shrimp, or even tofu, for some satisfying lean protein.
  • Top with pecans, sunflower seeds, or another more exotic nut, instead of white-bread, buttery croutons.
  • Make your own salad dressing with an extra-virgin olive oil, mustard, balsamic vinegar, and garlic. Store-bought dressings are fine, too, as long as they don't contain more than 3 grams of sugar per 2-tablespoon serving.
Adding variety to your salad possibilities will help you enjoy healthy, flavorful meals and continue with the South Beach Diet® lifestyle.
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