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Caesar Salad

Saladseekers — Fri, 15 May 2009 07:31:00 +0000

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.

The top 4 items to use in moderation at the salad bar!

Saladseekers — Wed, 13 May 2009 22:10:48 +0000

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.

Cinco de Mayo Salads!

Saladseekers — Wed, 06 May 2009 01:03:38 +0000

Today is Cinco de Mayo and in honor of this day, Saladseekers has a few Mexican bean salads to share at your Cinco de Mayo festivities. Enjoy these tasty and diet friendly ensalada recipes. BLACK BEAN AND RICE SALAD (VEGAN) 2 cups cooked rice -- cooled 1 cup black beans – drained and cooked 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded 1 tablespoon fresh parsley -- snipped 1/4 cup Low calorie Italian salad dressing 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice Lettuce leaves Combine rice, beans, tomato, cheese (if desired), and parsley in large bowl. Pour dressing and lime juice over rice mixture. Toss. Serve on lettuce leaves.

Make your chicken salad low fat…and still taste good!

Saladseekers — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:38:23 +0000

Chicken salads taste great over a few crackers or in between two slices of bread. However, chicken salad has quite a few calories and if you are watching your weight, chicken salad is a silent sabotage to your weight loss. Try these tips to make a low fat chicken salad and have it still taste great!

- Use low fat vinaigrette instead of mayonnaise.

- Add fruits, nuts or other vegetables to your chicken salad. You will be adding essential nutrients to your delicious salad.

- Use one part mayonnaise and one part low fat yogurt to cut down the calories.

- Add some spice to your chicken salad. Try rosemary, cayenne pepper or even a bay leaf to give your chicken salad a distinct but delicious flavor.

The Salad Bar Is Your Friend

Saladseekers — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:07:33 +0000

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!