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Healthy Salads
By now, everyone knows that salads can be very healthy, or very deceiving, depending on what is in them. Remember, when eating out, it is always a good idea to customize your food choices to your liking. Below are some tips for choosing a healthier salad.
- Order dressing on the side so you can control how much you use.
- Dip your fork in the dressing rather than pouring it on the salad.
- Add cheese and less-healthy meats sparingly.
- Avoid veggies that have been marinated.
Low calorie choices:
- Any greens
- Peppers
- Broccoli
- Cucumbers
- Celery
- Mushrooms
- Radishes
- Zucchini
- Beets
- Carrots
- Tomatoes
- Hard-boiled egg white
- Olives
Dressings (2 Tbsp.)
- Balsamic vinegar
- Lite Italian
- Fat-free dressings
Higher calorie (healthy) choices:
- 1/3-cup chickpeas
- Green peas
- Kidney beans
- Chicken breast
- Grilled seafood
- Tuna (plain)
- Hard-boiled yolk
- Marinated veggies
- Nuts or sesame seeds
- Raisins
Dressings (2 tbsp.):
- Vinegar and olive oil
- Lite dressings
Less healthy choices:
- Cheese
- Croutons
- Bacon bits
- Salads w/mayo
- Ham or pepperoni
Dressings (2 tbsp.):
- French
- Ranch
- Thousand Island
- Blue cheese