Senior Care in Wake Forest, NC
Salads filled with fresh veggies can make for healthy, nutrient-rich meals all year long. They are a great way for elderly adults to get fiber, essential vitamins, and minerals without any added sugars, trans fats, or artificial ingredients. Unfortunately, elderly adults living at home can get into a salad rut and eat the same combo of veggies over and over again. When the salad becomes boring, it becomes less desirable and may get swapped out for a less nutritious meal. However, it can be important to keep salads a part of the meal plan for their health benefits. Read on for some ideas on how to spice up a simple salad and make some unique combinations that you can enjoy from week to week.
A salad has some basic components: greens, proteins, cheeses, dressing, and crunchy toppings. Use the lists below to create your own combinations for delicious and nutritious entree salads:
Greens:
- Romaine Lettuce
- Iceburg Lettuce
- Bibb Lettuce
- Kale
- Cabbage
- Dandelion Greens
- Arugula
- Spring Greens
- Baby Lettuces
Proteins:
- Grilled Chicken
- Grilled Steak
- Cooked Salmon
- Black, Northern, or Pinto Beans
- Chick Peas
- Pork
Cheeses:
- Cheddar
- Mozzarella
- Parmesan
- Blue Cheese
- Gorgonzola
- Provalone
Dressings:
- A simple blend of oil and vinegar
- Oil and lemon juice
- Honey Mustard
- Poppyseed
- Raspberry vinaigrette
- A creamy ranch
- French
- Green Goddess
Toppings:
- Croutons – store-bought or homemade
- Baked tortilla strips
- Nuts
- Sunflower Seed
- Crispy chow mein noodles
Fun Extras:
- Raisins or dried cranberries
- Mandarin oranges
- Apple Slices
- Melon chunks
- Mango chunks
- Figs
- Corn
Don’t Forget Your Colorful Veggies:
- Carrots
- Beets
- Red cabbage
- Bell peppers
- Red onion
- Avocado
- Radishes
- Cucumbers
- Tomatoes
Source
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/salad-ideas.html
Spice it Up: Salad Topping Ideas
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