Salads are often considered a healthy meal option, but certain ingredients can add unexpected calories. Registered dietitians highlight seven common culprits: salad dressings, cheese toppings, croutons and other crunchy add-ins, certain protein choices, pasta and grains, dried fruit, and nuts and seeds. They recommend opting for homemade dressings, using small amounts of strong-flavored cheese, choosing healthier protein sources like grilled chicken or tofu, and being mindful of portion sizes for high-calorie add-ins. Incorporating a variety of colorful vegetables and lean proteins can help keep salads nutritious and satisfying.
A nutritionist explains that while vegetables are essential for health, many people find them bitter due to evolutionary taste preferences and genetic differences in taste receptors. However, it's possible to train our taste buds to enjoy salads by repeatedly exposing ourselves to vegetables, using strategies to mask bitterness such as adding salt, fat, or sweet fruits, and experimenting with different preparations and pairings. The article encourages patience and a positive approach to incorporating more vegetables into our diets, suggesting that taste preferences can change over time with consistent effort.
This article provides a simple breakdown of a Friendsgiving meal prep, featuring organic ingredients from O Organics® at Albertsons. The suggested menu includes a charcuterie board for appetizers, a squash and feta salad as a side, autumn seasoned air fryer "roasted" potatoes, coconut chicken curry as the main dish, and holiday kettle corn bark for dessert. The recipes are quick, easy, and affordable, making it a no-fuss and healthy Friendsgiving spread.
This article provides three delicious Thanksgiving side dish recipes to add some variety to your holiday meal. The first recipe is for Italian green olive breadsticks, which are lighter than dinner rolls and easy to make. The second recipe is for a radicchio, roasted pear, radish, and pistachio salad that adds a refreshing and colorful element to the meal. Lastly, there is a recipe for chestnut and apple stuffed winter squash with an apple cider glaze, which can be served as a side dish or a main course for vegetarian guests.
TikTok's viral cucumber salad recipe has taken the platform by storm, with various spin-off videos showcasing different variations of the dish. The salad features Persian cucumbers, mini sweet peppers, chili onion crunch, and ginger dressing, providing a flavorful and crunchy experience. The addition of vegan feta and chia seeds adds creaminess and protein, but other ingredients like conventional feta or protein sources like tofu, chicken, steak, or salmon can be used. Commenters have suggested substitutions such as olive oil and jalapeños or roasted chickpeas to enhance the salad's flavor and protein content. Overall, the salad is versatile and offers fresh flavors and pleasing textures.
The Chopped Power Salad with Chicken is a versatile and protein-packed meal that can be customized with various ingredients. Inspired by the historical salmagundi, this salad combines fresh greens, vegetables, pickled onions, and shredded chicken for a satisfying and nutritious dish. The dressing, made with grated garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, adds a flavorful punch. With its adaptability and easy preparation, this salad is a great way to introduce the family to hearty salads that can be enjoyed as a main course.
This shrimp and bean salad is a perfect addition to a summer salad bar lifestyle, offering a luscious, elegant, and protein-rich plate with minimal effort. The dish combines cooked shrimp, tender white beans, finely diced celery and onion, and a herbaceous pesto and lemon dressing. It can be served as is or nestled into lettuce leaves for an extra touch of freshness. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal or as part of a larger spread.
These 15 anti-inflammatory lunch recipes are packed with gut-healthy ingredients like onions, yogurt, asparagus, and legumes. From a vegetarian Reuben sandwich to gochujang-glazed tempeh bowls, these nutritious and delicious recipes can help relieve inflammation symptoms while supporting healthy digestion. Other options include a chickpea salad sandwich, white bean and veggie salad, and a cucumber, tomato, and arugula salad with hummus. These recipes provide a variety of flavors and textures to keep your lunches interesting and satisfying.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has just released information about a 2022 outbreak of Cyclospora infections in Florida, which affected 486 people. The outbreak was attributed to an unnamed brand of packaged salad. The CDC report did not explain why the agency delayed revealing this information. Cyclosporiasis cases have been increasing in recent years, with the parasite being found on domestically grown produce. While washing produce may decrease the risk, it will not eliminate the parasite.
Cameron Diaz faced backlash on Instagram after revealing her fridge filled with plastic containers while promoting her collab with Gwyneth Paltrow's goop Kitchen. Fans criticized the actress for her not-so-environmentally-friendly fridge set up, despite promoting a better-for-you Sauvignon Blanc and Summer Crunch Salad. Diaz's salad is available for delivery in LA, but fans are urging her to use less plastic.
These quick and easy cookout side dishes can be prepared in 20 minutes or less. Recipes include corn salad with avocado and pickled jalapeño, pasta salad with sun-dried tomatoes and white beans, Chilean-style avocado salad, watermelon and cucumber salad with ginger, lime, and mint, and orange and cashew cabbage salad with sesame dressing. Perfect for last-minute potlucks and cookouts.
Author Natasha Feldman shared Memorial Day-inspired recipes on "Good Morning America," including a fruity agua fresca, a super-crunchy green salad, garlicky cabbage with whole-grain mustard, and a rainbow cookie icebox cake. The recipes are easy to make and perfect for a festive Memorial Day feast.
A woman allegedly entered a closed Georgia restaurant after-hours and made a salad worth $500 by rummaging through its food coolers and touching several items, leaving them useless. Authorities charged her with theft by taking. It's unclear what she put in the salad.
A woman has been accused of breaking into a restaurant and making a salad, causing $500 worth of damage to food items. The incident is being investigated as a burglary.
After returning from a vacation in Italy, the author realized that their family had been missing vegetables in their diet. To remedy this, they made mujadara, a Middle Eastern dish consisting of lentils and rice cooked with caramelized onions, which is loaded with anti-inflammatory benefits. The dish is served with a Greek-style salad loaded with anti-inflammatory ingredients as well. The mujadara holds well and can be reheated for lunch or frozen.
