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 359Total Fat 26gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 22gCholesterol 4mgSodium 166mgCarbohydrates 31gFiber 8gSugar 19gProtein 4g
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3 comments
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!