Salads?

hermesgroupie · Nov 12th, 2006, 09:50 PM

I decided to start eating healthier. Well last night I went to a local restaurant and ordered a salad that I really enjoyed. Mesclun, avocado, tomatoes, and hearts of palm with a light vinagrette.

Another salad I like is endive with bleu cheese, pears and walnuts. These are just a few of my favorites. I would like to hear what other members like and try them out myself.

alvie223 · Nov 12th, 2006, 10:52 PM

i think those salads sound yummy as to be.

but idk if with the chese and some of the extras if they are really in fact healthier

iheartvuitton · Nov 13th, 2006, 12:06 AM

I like mixed spring greens with strawberries, goat cheese, and dried cherries topped with a red wine vinegarette. =)

Irishgal · Nov 13th, 2006, 12:12 AM

I am nutty for salads. DH and I bar-b-que chicken on Sunday evening and I make salads for 3 nights. I use tomatos, spinach, carrots, cabbage and a nice low cal dressing..YUM!!!

fayden · Nov 13th, 2006, 12:20 AM

i usually order tuna, tomatos, corn, boiled egg with honey dijon! sometimes i throw in avocados too.

shopalot · Nov 13th, 2006, 01:46 AM

I just made a salad tonight to complement my dinner
mixed greens - cherry tomatos - shaved carrots - goat cheese - croutons - roasted almonds - dried cranberries - poppy seed dressing.
very yum!

sonya · Nov 13th, 2006, 02:38 AM

All those salads sound delicious!

I also like roasted pear, brie, and frisse.

I just found this receipe online of a different salad that sounds delicious:
FRISSE SALAD WITH TART CHERRY DRESSING
FRISSE SALAD WITH TART CHERRY DRESSING
[SIZE=recipe italic]3 Steeple Street, Providence[/size]

5 heads baby frisse
4 tablespoons sugar
1 small bag pecan halves
1/4 to 1/3 pound Point Reyes blue cheese (or any strong, smooth cheese such as Maytag blue or Gorgonzola)
2 medium Asian apples (or pears, if you prefer)
cherry dressing (recipe follows)
Soak the frisse in ice water, then let drain on a paper towel.
Preheat oven to 200°.
Place sugar in a small, heavy sauce-pan and whisk on medium heat until sugar caramelizes. As soon as it turns from tan to caramel-color, add the pecans and stir to coat. Place coated pecans on a cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Remove and cool. Chop cooled nuts roughly.
Crumble blue cheese and set aside.
Slice the apple or pear in very thin slices. Set aside.
Divide the frisse among 5 salad plates. Arrange equal amounts candied pecans, cheese and sliced apples or pears on frisse. Serve with cherry dressing. Serves 5.
Dressing
1/4 pound dried tart cherries*
1/4 cup fresh chopped thyme
1 large shallot, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
Place all ingredients in a blender and purée until smooth. This dressing will keep in the refrigerator for about a month.

Nola · Nov 13th, 2006, 02:44 AM

Yum, I love salads that have a little macaroni in them, a little cheese and salad leafs and corn.

bluxcape · Nov 13th, 2006, 03:39 AM

had salad today at the restaurant... gosh, salad r definitely healthier....

annemerrick · Nov 13th, 2006, 03:42 AM

My DH eats salad EVERY NIGHT for dinner...and here it is: lettuce, bacon, blue cheese, avocado, yellow peppers, tomato, sometimes chicken breast. It is really yummy!!!!

hermesgroupie · Nov 13th, 2006, 06:47 AM

Mmmmmmm.

You folks are giving me great ideas for packing lunch this week.

Tammy518 · Nov 13th, 2006, 08:11 AM

Here's some more from a previous thread:

Share your salad recipes here!

I've made Cristina's Crab and Sun-dried Tomato Salad and the salad that Selena posted. Both are delicious and went over well at my house.

cat_inluv · Nov 13th, 2006, 09:00 AM

I only eat Salad and 2 small pieces of cheese everyday for lunch. so yummy!

It's very simple and quick to make..you could use anything you like
I use lettuce and tomatoe only

and then my salad dressing is Knorr Thyme something..
http://malincho.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=ST162
not sure if that's the exact flavor in the picture but their dressing is So yummy! it isn't even heavy ^^

Minnie · Nov 14th, 2006, 03:19 PM

I love eating
Mixed greens
tomatoes
cucumbers
grilled chicken
and avocado
with Sesame Ginger dressing. Its delicious.
I also love this salad in Houston's its called something like the crazy jungle steak salad or something. Its delicious
It had steak, avocado, mango, lettuce and mmore..

Leelee · Nov 14th, 2006, 08:35 PM

I love Caesar salads! Especially the cheese on top!

Nov 12th, 2006, 09:50 PM	#1
hermesgroupie Orange crush Location: Le Monde Hermes	Salads? I decided to start eating healthier. Well last night I went to a local restaurant and ordered a salad that I really enjoyed. Mesclun, avocado, tomatoes, and hearts of palm with a light vinagrette. Another salad I like is endive with bleu cheese, pears and walnuts. These are just a few of my favorites. I would like to hear what other members like and try them out myself. __________________ Space available for announcements

Nov 12th, 2006, 10:52 PM	#2
alvie223 Member	Re: Salads? i think those salads sound yummy as to be. but idk if with the chese and some of the extras if they are really in fact healthier __________________

Nov 13th, 2006, 12:06 AM	#3
iheartvuitton Member	Re: Salads? I like mixed spring greens with strawberries, goat cheese, and dried cherries topped with a red wine vinegarette. =) __________________

Nov 13th, 2006, 12:12 AM	#4
Irishgal I run with scissors Location: In a Bell Jet Ranger	Re: Salads? I am nutty for salads. DH and I bar-b-que chicken on Sunday evening and I make salads for 3 nights. I use tomatos, spinach, carrots, cabbage and a nice low cal dressing..YUM!!! __________________ Ten thousand blessings to all of our furry friends who are in need of prayers. May they be comfortable, healthy, and blessed with joy and companionship. May their eyes shine brightly and may they know that they are loved.

Nov 13th, 2006, 12:20 AM	#5
fayden latest obsession : Location: big apple	Re: Salads? i usually order tuna, tomatos, corn, boiled egg with honey dijon! sometimes i throw in avocados too.

Nov 13th, 2006, 01:46 AM	#6
shopalot Member Location: Toronto, ON	Re: Salads? I just made a salad tonight to complement my dinner mixed greens - cherry tomatos - shaved carrots - goat cheese - croutons - roasted almonds - dried cranberries - poppy seed dressing. very yum! __________________

Nov 13th, 2006, 02:38 AM	#7
sonya Member	Re: Salads? All those salads sound delicious! I also like roasted pear, brie, and frisse. I just found this receipe online of a different salad that sounds delicious: FRISSE SALAD WITH TART CHERRY DRESSING FRISSE SALAD WITH TART CHERRY DRESSING [SIZE=recipe italic]3 Steeple Street, Providence[/size] 5 heads baby frisse 4 tablespoons sugar 1 small bag pecan halves 1/4 to 1/3 pound Point Reyes blue cheese (or any strong, smooth cheese such as Maytag blue or Gorgonzola) 2 medium Asian apples (or pears, if you prefer) cherry dressing (recipe follows) Soak the frisse in ice water, then let drain on a paper towel. Preheat oven to 200°. Place sugar in a small, heavy sauce-pan and whisk on medium heat until sugar caramelizes. As soon as it turns from tan to caramel-color, add the pecans and stir to coat. Place coated pecans on a cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Remove and cool. Chop cooled nuts roughly. Crumble blue cheese and set aside. Slice the apple or pear in very thin slices. Set aside. Divide the frisse among 5 salad plates. Arrange equal amounts candied pecans, cheese and sliced apples or pears on frisse. Serve with cherry dressing. Serves 5. Dressing 1/4 pound dried tart cherries* 1/4 cup fresh chopped thyme 1 large shallot, roughly chopped 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar Place all ingredients in a blender and purée until smooth. This dressing will keep in the refrigerator for about a month.

Nov 13th, 2006, 02:44 AM	#8
Nola Waiting for my baby Location: Europe	Re: Salads? Yum, I love salads that have a little macaroni in them, a little cheese and salad leafs and corn. __________________

Nov 13th, 2006, 03:39 AM	#9
bluxcape The Garden of Secret Location: Washington	Re: Salads? had salad today at the restaurant... gosh, salad r definitely healthier.... __________________ Work, work, & work ( ), now when do I have time to play? ( )

Nov 13th, 2006, 03:42 AM	#10
annemerrick Member Location: Back in Dallas	Re: Salads? My DH eats salad EVERY NIGHT for dinner...and here it is: lettuce, bacon, blue cheese, avocado, yellow peppers, tomato, sometimes chicken breast. It is really yummy!!!! __________________ WWW.MYBAG.NET

Nov 13th, 2006, 06:47 AM	#11
hermesgroupie Orange crush Location: Le Monde Hermes	Re: Salads? Mmmmmmm. You folks are giving me great ideas for packing lunch this week. __________________ Space available for announcements

Nov 13th, 2006, 08:11 AM	#12
Tammy518 Just one more... Location: Virginia Beach, VA	Re: Salads? Here's some more from a previous thread: Share your salad recipes here! I've made Cristina's Crab and Sun-dried Tomato Salad and the salad that Selena posted. Both are delicious and went over well at my house.

Nov 13th, 2006, 09:00 AM	#13
cat_inluv Saudi Kitty ♥ Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia	Re: Salads? I only eat Salad and 2 small pieces of cheese everyday for lunch. so yummy! It's very simple and quick to make..you could use anything you like I use lettuce and tomatoe only and then my salad dressing is Knorr Thyme something.. http://malincho.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=ST162 not sure if that's the exact flavor in the picture but their dressing is So yummy! it isn't even heavy ^^ __________________ ♥♥ CAT ♥♥ My big angel Tala My little angel Maya

Nov 14th, 2006, 03:19 PM	#14
Minnie Member Location: NY,NJ	Re: Salads? I love eating Mixed greens tomatoes cucumbers grilled chicken and avocado with Sesame Ginger dressing. Its delicious. I also love this salad in Houston's its called something like the crazy jungle steak salad or something. Its delicious It had steak, avocado, mango, lettuce and mmore.. __________________ I got HERMES Fever

Nov 14th, 2006, 08:35 PM	#15
Leelee Up On My Toes! Location: Highland, Maryland	Re: Salads? I love Caesar salads! Especially the cheese on top!