DASH Spring Salad

  DASH Spring Salad A simple salad with just a few ingredients is always welcome especially when seasons are changing. This one uses spring ingredients including greens and berries. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. 6 cups spring lettuce...

Summer Farro Salad

Summer Farro Salad This delicious farro salad has a lot of flavor and best of all, it is a meal all in one bowl. Salad2 cups cooked farro (cooled)4 cups spring lettuce mix1 avocado (peeled, pitted, diced)1 beet (peeled and sliced thin)1 scallion (sliced)1 cup radishes...

Lettuce: Leafy, Healthy, and Delicious!

How many different types of lettuce can you name? Which type of lettuce has the most nutrition? The least? You may be surprised! All types of lettuce are largely water, ranging 84-96% water by weight. All are low in calories, with 4-10 calories per cup. No lettuce...

The 12 Types of Lettuce

If you routinely choose just one or two different types of lettuce, break out of the rut and experiment with something different for more flavor, texture differences, and a range of nutrition benefits!             Arugula: It’s not really...

Bang Bang Chicken Salad

Bang Bang Chicken Salad We turned a classic Chinese street food snack into a delicious salad that features a peanut sauce, cold shredded chicken, and lots of crunchy veggies. Chicken 1 chicken breast1 bay leaf1 teaspoon black peppercorns2 cloves garlicSalad2 carrots...

Comparing Salad Dressings

Salads offer a fantastic way to get some more vegetables into your eating pattern. They also present a unique opportunity to try a few new vegetables in a low-pressure setting. However, the dressing you pour on your salad can add a lot of unexpected calories, fat,...