Does anyone know how to make good healthy salads?

Question

From chicken salads to green leafy salads, please.

Answer 1

there is so much you can do..... just don't put anything on it that is super high in fats/cals (heavy dressings, lots of cheese, french fries, etc) Check out the link I posted below:

Answer 2

Asian Pasta Salad
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Keys : Crs Healthy Salads Room
Ingredients :

1/2lbSpaghetti, broken in half And cooked
1cupTo 2 broccoli florets, Cooked until crisp tender
2xGreen onions, sliced
1cupSnow peas, cooked until Crisp tender
1xCarrot, julienned, cooked Until crisp tender
1/2xCuke, peeled, seeded and Sliced
ORIENTAL DRESSING
1tspCornstarch
7tspChicken stock
1tblLowsodium soy sauce
3tblRice vinegar
1tblLemon juice
30mlGarlic, minced
1tspGrated gingerroot
1/4tspFive spice powder
1tspApple juice concentrate
2dshOriental sesame oil
1cupShredded chicken, optional

Method :

* Combine pasta and vegetables and set aside while making dressing. Combine dressing ingredients, bring to a boil and boil until thickened, 1 minute, stirring constantly. Serve at room temperature.
* Health by Gloria Rose





Aunt Edie's Salad
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Keys : Healthy Salads Vegetables
Ingredients :

1cupCarrots, sliced 1/4" thick
1cupBroccoli flowerets
1cupCauliflower flowerets
1/2cupCelery, chopped
2xRed delicious apples, chopped, not peeled
1/2cupPlain lowfat yogurt, strained
4tblOrange juice
1pktArtificial sweetener

Method :

* Mix yogurt, orange juice, and artificial sweetener. Pour over vegetables and mix. That's it.
* I use strained yogurt but the original recipe calls for light salad dressing.

Answer 3

Asparagus Salad with Orange Wasabi Dressing

Ingredients (6 servings):
4 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoon Wasabi Powder
1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
3 tablespoons sesame oil
30 medium asparagus spears, trimmed
1/4 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded napa cabbage

Directions:

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, orange juice, sugar, wasabi powder and ginger.
Pour sesame oil into a shallow dish and add the asparagus. Sprinkle with pepper. Roll asparagus in oil to coat. Grill asparagus over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes, or until crisp tender.
Place shredded cabbage on a serving platter. Arrange grilled asparagus on top, and pour dressing over asparagus and cabbage.

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Thai Mango Salad

Ingredients:
1/2 Green Mango (about 150gm)
1 Carrot
1/2 Cucumber
1/4 Onion (thinly sliced)
1 tbsp Dried Shrimps
1 stalk Coriander
1/2 cup Boiled Prawn

Dressing:
2 tsp Fish Sauce
4 tsp Sugar
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
1 clove Garlic (finely chopped)
2-3 slices Ginger (finely chopped)
1 Bird eye Chili (finely chopped)

Answer 4

Romaine lettuce and some green leafy or red leafy lettuce for color, hand washed and picked through to remove bad leaves, spin dry with a salad spinner
add your favorite vegetables
we use
grape tomatoes
garbanzo beans feta cheese crumbles
good quality croutons
cubed Haas avocados
fresh cilantro cut with scissors after this is all tossed in a large salad bowl we top it with a dressing that is hand made with rice vinegar good extra virgin olive oil crushed garlic (2-3 cloves) as well as some freshly ground Italian spices (rosemary, oregano, basil, thyme)
McCormick sells a grinder with all those spices ready to grind, its called Italian herb blend (I'm looking at it) any way combine dressing ingredients together in a large glass measuring cup and microwave for about 10 seconds and stir.
pour over salad and toss
grind fresh pepper I like to add craisins to mine individually, but there you have a perfect Italian dinner salad

Answer 5

California Chicken Salad

Preparation - 15 minutes

1 cup shredded lettuce
1/4 pound cooked, skinned, and boned chicken, chilled and thinly sliced
1/2 small cantaloupe(1 pound), pared, seeded and thinly sliced
1/4 medium avocado (2 ounces), pared and thinly sliced
2 tbsp each plain lowfat yogurt and mild chunky-style salsa
1 tsp each minced cilantro and lime juice (no sugar added)
dash of pepper

Onto each of 2 individual plates arrange half of the lettuce; decoratively arrange half of the chicken, cantaloupe, and avocado over lettuce.
In small bowl combine remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Spoon over salad

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Mexican Tuna Salad

Preparation - 10 minutes

4 ounces drained canned tuna, flaked
1/2 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 cup each finely chopped red onion and red or green bell pepper
2 tbsp plus 2 tsp reduced-calorie mayonnaise
1 tbsp each chopped cilantro and lime juice (no sugar added)

In small mixing bowl combine all ingredients, mixing well.
Serve this Mexican-style salad in a taco with shredded lettuce and diced tomato.

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Fresh Fruit Salad

4 cups assorted fresh fruit, sliced
1 to 2 tbsp raspberry vinegar

Slice fruit and arrange on a serving plate. Sprinkle with raspbeery vinegar,cover andchill.
Note:
Choose seasonal fruit such as peaches, oranges,pineapples,seedlees grapes or fresh or frozen berries for this refreshing dish. Purchase rapberry vinegar in gourmet stores or make at home.

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Warm Mushroom Salad - serves 4

2 1/2 tbsp balsamic or rice winegar
1 1/2 tbsp water
3 tbsp port wine(or anysweet red wine)
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced into 1/4-inch slices
1 tsp margarine
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
4 leaves of Boston lettuce, rinsed and dried
1 tsp chopped fresh parsley

In a nonstick skillet, heat vinegar, water, wine and garlic over medium-high heat until small bubbles begin to form.
Add mushrooms and stir frequently 8 to 10 minutes, or until all liquid evaporates. Add margarine and pepper, stir to coat evenly.
Arrange mushrooms on lettuce leaves andsprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve warm.

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Mexican Salad

3/4 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup vinegar

3/4 tsp salt

3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 cup salsa

1 1/2 cups chopped red onion

1 cup sliced olives

1 1/2 cups cooked or canned black beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup sliced celery

12 cups torn romaine lettuce

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips

Method
In a small bowl, mix together oil, vinegar, salt, cilantro and salsa.

Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine all remaining ingredients.

Pour dressing over and toss well to mix.

Serve Immediately.

Serves 4 as a main dish; 8 as a side dish.

Answer 6

"Veggie Salad" - 6 servings

2 1/2 cups torn iceberg lettuce
2 1/2 cups torn romaine
3 green onions (scallions); sliced
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 radishes; thinly sliced
4 bacon strips; cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 medium tomatoes; halved and sliced
1 small cucumber; thinly sliced
2 hard-cooked eggs; sliced

Layer or toss as desired. Serve with dressing of your choice.


"Blueberry Chicken Salad" - 4 servings

2 cups fresh blueberries
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions (scallions)
1 (6 oz.) carton lemon yogurt
3 tbsp. mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. salt
Bibb lettuce leaves (optional)

Set aside a few blueberries for garnish. In large bowl, gently combine chicken, celery, red pepper, onions and remaining blueberries. Combine yogurt, mayonnaise and salt; drizzle over chicken mixture and gently toss to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve on lettuce-lined plates, if desired. Top with reserved blueberries.


"Vinaigrette Veggie Salad" - 6 servings

1 medium cucumber; sliced
1 medium green pepper; cut into 1" strips
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. celery seed
2 tbsp. canola oil
1 tbsp. white vinegar

In serving bowl, combine cucumber, green pepper and tomatoes; sprinkle with salt and celery seed. In small bowl, whisk oil and vinegar; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.


"Apple-Walnut Tossed Salad" - 8 servings

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh cranberries
2 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. chopped red onion
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 (5 oz.) pkgs. spring mix salad greens
3 medium Red Delicious apples; thinly sliced
1 cup chopped walnuts; toasted

For cranberry vinaigrette, combine first 7 ingredients in blender; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Transfer to serving dish. In large bowl, toss salad greens, apples and walnuts. Serve with vinaigrette.


"Lemon Vinaigrette on Greens" - 4 servings

1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup olive oil
2 green onions (scallions); finely chopped
1 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. ground mustard
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
4 cups torn romaine

In jar with tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients (except romaine); shake well. Place romaine in salad bowl; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Answer 7

use various kind of lettuce such as romaine, Boston etc., add tomatoes (cheery or regular wedges), cucumbers, radish, your favorite cheese, olives, croutons, parsley (optional), salt and pepper and a vinaigrette or Italian dressing is healthier than creamy dressings.

Answer 8

some lettuce, tomatoes....other veggies...put it all in a bowl...use half the suggested serving of dressing...BANG, healthy salad

Answer 9

olive oil, apples/pears, crushed almonds, raw red pepper, and salmon ,spinach

thats popoye salad NDYA

Answer 10

romaine lettuce, apples/pears, crushed almonds, raw red pepper, and salmon