Salad Seekers

The Caesar salad is one of the most recognizable salads in restaurants. Often served with chicken or steamed shrimp, the Caesar salad is great! Originated in Tijuana, Mexico by Caesar Cardini in the 1920s developed this salad because he actually running out of food in his restaurant. Cardini used what he had left in his kitchen – romaine, garlic, croutons, and Parmesan cheese, boiled eggs, olive oil and Worcestershire sauce. He quickly served this salad as finger food to his customers and the salad became an instant hit worldwide. His brother, Alex, decided to add anchovies to the recipe, much to Caesar’s dismay. Whether you like anchovies or not, Saladseekers has found a light Caesar salad that is still tasty and will be a great satisfying salad.

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Often salad lovers make the mistake of pilling on unhealthy salad items that just destroy the purpose of a healthy meal. Although salad extras make a satisfying and fulfilling salad, if you use these items in moderation, you will have a wonderful and healthy salad.

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Mozzarella and Tomato Salad
Check out this different salad that only contains tomato, mozzarella cheese and basil!
Ingredients:

4 large tomatoes
10 ounces mozzarella cheese, thickly sliced
8 leaves fresh basil, torn into strips
4 tablespoons olive oil
ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

Slice tomatoes finely and arrange on a plate.

Drizzle a the four tablespoons of olive oil over the tomatoes, and sprinkle with black pepper.

Place slices of mozzarella cheese over tomatoes.

Add strips of basil over cheese.

Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

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The weather is getting warmer and that means a lot of parties, bar-b-ques, and get together are going to be happening. Why not surprised your host and hostess with a Seven Layer Salad that will be a delicious hit at the party?

Seven Layer Salad
1 head lettuce, torn into bite sized pieces
1 cup celery, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup sweet peas (cooked)
1 cup Miracle Whip
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 oz. bacon bits

In a glass bowl, starting with your lettuce, layer the ingredients. Keep salad in your refrigerator overnight before serving.

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After a long day at work or school, the last thing you want to think about is what you are going to cook for dinner. Because of the fast paced life we all lead, many people turn to fast food because it is readily available. But there is a much healthier option when you need a meal quickly. The salad bar at your favorite restaurant is great for your health and diet, when healthy options are selected.

The recommended serving for your daily intake of fruits and vegetables is 5 to 7 servings a day. By making a salad as your main dish, that one salad alone can be about 6 servings. Because the salad bar has many healthy options, you can very easily reach your daily intake of fruits and vegetables.

What are some of the best options at the salad bar besides leafy greens? Look for the brightly colored vegetables such as carrots, peppers, broccoli, and peas. Add some protein to your salad with no more than 3 ounces of chicken, turkey, or tuna. Even explore other options such as boiled eggs, cottage cheese, beans, chick peas, or tofu for a delicious salad.

Be careful when adding other items to your salad. Of course we all love cheese on our salads but cheese has many calories and fat. Use very little cheese as possible. Also skip any mayonnaise based salads such as potato or macaroni salad. These salads are full of calories and are not suitable if you are trying to lose weight. Also be very careful with your salad dressing. A creamy based dressing, such as blue cheese, is about 75 calories per tablespoon. Go for the low fat or fat free dressing for your salad, or even make you own. Mix a few teaspoons of olive oil with some balsamic vinegar for a low calories salad dressing that has a great flavor. To top off the salad, add some raisins and/or sunflower seed for a tasty flavor. Also, make sure to go light on the bacon and croutons. Those options are just more calories.

So remember, when you are in a rush for lunch or dinner, visit the local salad bar! Use these tips and your will make your own healthy meal!

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