BUILD YOUR OWN SALAD
5 Easy Steps to Building a Healthy Salad
Step 1: The Greens—A Delicious Foundation
Use one type of salad greens or combine your favorites for color and flavor
∙ Mixed Greens
∙ Kale
∙ Romaine Lettuce
∙ Red or Green Leaf Lettuce
∙ Baby Spinach
Step 2: Fruits and Vegetables
Combine traditional favorites or create something new and different
∙ Green Beans
∙ Canned Beans
∙ Corn
∙ Mandarin Oranges
∙ Pineapple
∙ Strawberries
∙ Blueberries
∙ Cucumber
∙ Bell Pepper
∙ Cauliflower
∙ Carrots
∙ Apples
∙ Grapes
∙ Oranges
Step 3: The Crunch
Add some great texture and flavor! Time to be creative.
∙ Pecans
∙ Peanuts
∙ Celery
∙ Radishes
Step 4: Extra Flavor
Sprinkle on a few toppings for a tasty treat. There are lots of choices.
∙ Hard boiled eggs
∙ Cheese
∙ Onions, variety
Step 5: The Dressing
Put it all together
Use no more than 2 Tablespoons
∙ Fresh Squeezed Juice: lemon, lime, orange and grapefruit, salt and pepper
∙ Salsa
∙ Vinaigrette
Check out our dressing recipes:
∙ Balsamic Vinaigrette
∙ Ranch Dressing
∙ Honey Mustard Dressing
∙ Italian Dressing
This salad is sure to be a family favorite
Spinach Salad
Makes 6 servings
- 5 cups baby spinach (washed, dried, stems removed)
- ½ cup strawberries
- ½ cup pecans
- ½ cup Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Add spinach, strawberries, pecans, and dressing to a large bowl.
- Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Find more delicious salad recipes:
- Kale Salad
- Broccoli Salad
- Cucumber and Tomato Salad
- Creamy Fruit Salad
