We all have our favorite salads, right? My Everyday Salad is the salad I eat most days, especially during the spring and summer. For me, salads are the perfect lunch.
I tend to overindulge a bit during the holidays. Once they are over, I jump back into a regular exercise routine and a healthier eating plan.
Today I’m sharing my favorite lunch salad. It’s quick and easy. This salad is also filling and portable.
Salads can be so boring. However, I never, ever tire of the crunchiness, the sweetness, the tartness, the goodness of my everyday salad. Yum!
Of course, sometimes I get tired of this salad and I have to switch things around. I’ll change up the fruit, the nuts, and the salad dressing.
My Everyday Salad
For this salad, you’ll need:
- 2 cups organic spring mix (baby greens & radicchio)
- 1 small red delicious apple, cored and chopped
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans
- 2 Tablespoons Kraft Asian Toasted Sesame Lite Dressing
- 1 Tablespoon cranberries (optional)
Mix Things Up With My Everyday Salad
Sometimes, just to mix things up, I use a Bosc pear instead of an apple and walnuts or almonds instead of the pecans. As much as I love this dressing, I have to mix it up some so I don’t get in a rut.
I’ve never been one to like my salad swimming in dressing. When I’m eating out, I always ask for the dressing on the side so I can lightly dress the salad to suit my taste. Plus, I save lots of calories.
Helpful Hint: This salad can also be stuffed into a pita for a portable lunch.
More Healthy Salad Options
Salad greens are so good for us. Plus, they are usually very low in calories. Here are a few of my favorite greens:
- Spinach leaves
- Butter lettuce
- Romaine
- Shredded Iceberg
- Radicchio
More healthy Salad Add-Ins:
- Nuts (I always measure a serving size because the calories can add up quickly)
- Seeds
- Berries
- Beans (Chickpeas are a favorite)
- Fresh fruit
- Olives
- Fresh Vegetables
- Grilled chicken or salmon
Healthiest Salad Dressings
No matter how high we pile our plates with good-for-us greens, the wrong dressing can undo all of our good intentions.
It’s easy to whip up a healthy salad dressing at home using vinegar, herbs and healthy oil. You can also find a store-bought salad dressing that works.
When it comes to store-bought dressing, Asian Toasted Sesame is a favorite. I also like:
- Light Italian
- Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Lite Chunky Blue Cheese
My Everyday Salad
This is my go-to salad during the spring and summer. I love the crunch of the pecans and apples.
Ingredients
- 2 cups organic spring mix (baby greens & radicchio)
- 1 small red delicious apple, cored and chopped
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans
- 2 Tablespoons Kraft Asian Toasted Sesame Lite Dressing
- 1 Tablespoon cranberries (optional)
Instructions
- Place the spring mix baby greens in a bowl or plate. Top with apples, pecans and cranberries. Drizzle the dressing over the top.
Nutrition Information
Yield 1 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 359 Total Fat 26g Saturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0g Unsaturated Fat 22g Cholesterol 4mg Sodium 166mg Carbohydrates 31g Net Carbohydrates 0g Fiber 8g Sugar 19g Sugar Alcohols 0g Protein 4g
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Thanks for visiting! It’s my favorite salad!
that looks soo yummy and perfectly easy! i will be trying that asap!
Do try it and thanks for stopping by!