Substitutions for Summer Salads

[LauraJ]

Check out the asparagus salad recipe I posted. It is yummy!

L

[recipelover]

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[imfeisty]

Speechie,
Do you have the recipe for the sweet potatoe salad? That sounds really good especially since I never liked reg. potatoes anyway.
Thanks

[recipelover]

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[speechie]

Oops-just checked this thread today. Sorry. I haven't made this yet from the orange book but here it is:
Boil 1 1/2 lbs. of sweet potatoes until tender. Peel and cut into cubes. In a large bowl combine:
the cubed sweet potatoes
1 large apple, peeled, cored, cubed
1 large rib celery, chopped

In a small bowl wisk together:
1 Tbs. orange juice
1 Tbs olive oil
2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. sugar substitute
pinch of salt

Pour mixture over potato mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Good luck !

[recipelover]

I just tried a new salad and it was a great change of pace. It would be really good for any gathering, especially in warmer weather (no mayo)

Carrot Apple Salad, P2 [posted by recipelover]
(from allrecipes.com)

4 carrots, shredded
1 apple, peeled, cored and shredded
1/4 c. blanched slivered almonds

Mix together and toss with above ingredients:
1 T. lemon juice
2 T. honey
salt/pepper to taste

Chill before serving.

[ami]

Make Over Your Salads

Tired of eating the same salad, day after day? Hit up your supermarket, food co-op, or one of the many winter farmers’ markets for some new, seasonal ingredients. Getting creative with new flavors and textures is also a great way to sneak extra nutrients into your salad bowl. Here are a few alternatives to typical salad fixings that you can use to revamp your next salad on any Phase of the South Beach Diet:

Skip the iceberg lettuce and choose more nutrient-dense greens, such as baby spinach, romaine, arugula, or a spring mix like mesclun. You can also toss fresh well-trimmed and cut up kale with some lemon juice, salt, and pepper, let it sit for an hour or so, and then shave Manchego cheese or Parmesan over it. A salad option for Phase 2 is to prepare a Sicilian citrus salad, using orange or blood orange slices and a vinaigrette made with extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice or juice from the oranges, salt, and pepper.


Take advantage of your barbecue (you can still fire it up in the winter) and grill eggplant, artichokes, squash, fennel, or shiitake mushrooms with a basting of herb-infused extra-virgin olive oil.


Add sliced avocado or olives for a touch of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. You can also slice up a hard-boiled egg and use some cornichons or anchovies as an alternative for olives.


Toss in grilled salmon, shrimp, or tofu, rather than grilled chicken.


Top with some chopped pecans or almonds, or a handful of sunflower seeds, instead of buttery white-bread croutons.


Make your own salad dressing with a mix of extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and fresh herbs. Trying a new store-bought dressing is fine, too, as long as it doesn’t contain more than 3 grams of sugar per 2-tablespoon serving.

[ami]

3 Healthy On-the-Go Lunch Suggestions

When you’re trying to stick to a healthy eating plan, brown-bagging it to work can sometimes be a challenge. But with a little forethought, you can purchase and/or prepare South Beach Diet–friendly foods that will travel well, taste great, and keep you on track at lunchtime. Try these tasty suggestions for on-the-go lunches:

Enjoy a healthy sandwich. For Phase 2 traveling sandwiches, look for nutritious breads that will hold up well: 100% whole-wheat or whole-grain sliced bread, whole-wheat pitas, and whole-grain tortillas are terrific options. If you’re on Phase 1, forgo the sandwich bread and opt for a roll-up made with lettuce. Whatever Phase you’re on, be sure to choose lean, reduced-sodium deli meats like turkey breast, chicken breast, roast beef, and ham. Also make sure to select varieties without added sugars (for instance, avoid honey-baked ham) and serve deli meats with South Beach Diet–friendly condiments like Dijon mustard or sugar-free salsa.
South Beach Diet tip: On any Phase, enjoy a meatless sandwich using tofu and grilled veggies, reduced-fat cheese, and/or hummus.


Prepare a hearty salad. Make a filling Cobb or chef salad for one or more using dark, leafy greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, reduced-fat cheese, turkey bacon, and/or lean deli meats. Divvy it up into separate air-tight containers for any family member on the go. Put the dressing in a separate small container to add just before eating.
South Beach Diet tip: Select a prepared salad dressing with fewer than 3 grams of sugar per 2-tablespoon serving, or create your own dressing using extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar or lemon or lime juice, garlic, and fresh herbs.


Consider soup. Lentil, split pea, and black bean soups are nutrient-dense, fiber-rich, satisfying choices, as are soups made from cauliflower or broccoli. Other cold-weather soups include tomato and mushroom or revitalizing chicken soup made with plenty of veggies. The great thing about soup is that you can prepare a big pot on a Sunday and it will still be good for a few days into the week. Hot soups can be packed in a thermos or microwavable container.
South Beach Diet tip: Opt for broth-based soups over cream-based ones, which can be high in saturated fat. On Phase 2, go for soups using brown rice or whole-wheat pasta instead of the refined white versions.