Fit & Well: Salad Making Guideline!

Thursday, 1 May 2014

Salad Making Guideline!

There are countless foods that taste good mixed into a salad that allow you to pack in a ton of nutrition within just one meal. The trick is knowing how to build a salad from the greens all the way to the extra toppings so you can optimize the nutritive value of the meal!

Start w. Leafy Greens...

...1.5 - 2 Cups

- Arugula

- Lettuce

- Mixed Greens

- Spinach

Add Protein...

...1 or 2 Servings

- Sliced Boiled Egg

- Crumbled Feta Cheese/Mozzarella

- Grated Parmesan Cheese

- Grilled Chicken/Turkey

- Salmon/Tuna (Fresh/Canned)

- Black Beans/Kidney Beans

- Chickpeas

- Lentils

Add Veggies...

...2 Tablespoons

- Avocado

- Chopped Asparagus

- Sprouts

- Beets

- Bell Peppers

- Broccoli

- Shredded Carrots

- Celery

- Corn

- Cucumber

- Peas

- Tomato

Add Fruit...

- 1/2 Sliced Apple

- 1 Teaspoon Cranberries

- Handful of Grapes

- 1/2 Sliced Pear

- Sliced Strawberries

- Mandarin Chunks

Additional Toppings...

...1 Tablespoon

- Almonds, Cashews, Pecans, Walnuts
- Pumpkin Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Sesame Seeds

Enjoy!

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