Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Salads
from Fruits and Veggies More Matters
- Salty & Sweet. Combine romaine lettuce, fresh strawberries, mandarin oranges, red onions, and walnuts. Top with low-fat lemon poppy seed dressing then enjoy this salty and sweet combination!
- The Wedge. Slice a head of iceberg lettuce in half and top with low-fat blue cheese dressing, tomatoes, and low-fat feta cheese for a traditional wedge salad. Top with chopped nuts, such as almonds, instead of bacon for a healthier version.
- Keep it Classic. Clean and shred lettuce then top with your favorite vegetables and low-fat dressing for a classic garden salad.
- Fruit Salad. Combine all of your favorite fruits for a side dish at breakfast or as an afternoon snack. Try our Savory Pear Salad or our Cherimoya Fruit Salad.
- Arugula. Use arugula in place of lettuce in any of your favorite salads. Watch our video about making salads with arugula for some new combinations!
- Celery Salad. Use celery greens and stalks to make a new kind of salad. Add all of your favorite fruits and vegetables and your favorite low-fat dressing for something different. Video: Making Celery Salads
- The Salad Shaker. Combine all your favorite salad toppings, including low-fat dressing, into a plastic container with a top. Close and shake the container to coat your ingredients. This is a fun activity to do with your kids!
- Lean Bean Salad. Combine several varieties of beans with cilantro, olive oil, and scallions for a quick snack or appetizer. Video: Canned Bean Salads
- Festive Fajita. Combine tomatoes, corn, scallions, jalapenos, beans, and all of your favorite vegetables with a low-sodium taco or fajita seasoning. Top over crisp lettuce and serve with baked tortilla chips for dipping. Recipe: Mexican Salad Bowl
- Bruschetta Salad. Love bruschetta? The same ingredients are great over lettuce too! Try our Fresh Tomato and Pita Chip Salad.
