Put the spring back in your step with these spring salads
It’s the first day of spring and while many of us take this time to spring clean our homes, it’s also the perfect time to spring clean ourselves. And what better way to do that than with a big bowl of salad? Say goodbye to winter and hello to healthy with these crisp and hearty salads.
Seared-Salmon Salad with Ruby Red Grapefruit with Grapefruit-Dill Dressing
Healthy Hits: Very high in fibre
Salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids
Olive oil and avocado are good sources of omega-6 fatty acids
Grapefruit is an excellent source of vitamin C
Baby Greens with Chicken & Spring Vegetables with Honey-Dijon Dressing
Healthy Hits: Low-calorie, high-protein, low-sodium
Romaine is an excellent source of vitamin A
Chicken is an excellent source of potassium
Apple-Fennel Salad with Prosciutto & Walnuts with Creamy Buttermilk Dressing
Healthy Hits: Low calorie, high fibre
Walnuts are a good source of omega-3 and 6 fatty acids
Leaf lettuce is an excellent source of vitamin K
Don’t have the greens to pull off the recipes above? No problem! Build your own salads with these tips:
Arugula
Bold, peppery flavour
Dressing: balsamic or maple vinaigrette
Add-ins: prosciutto, mozzarella or blue cheese, figs
Baby Spinach
Sweet and earthy flavour
Dressing: soy and sesame vinaigrettes
Add-ins: mango, grilled steak, toasted almonds
Bibb aka Boston Lettuce
Delicate, buttery flavour
Dressing: sweet citrus vinaigrettes
Add-ins: grilled chicken, berries, pecans, chevre
Mache
Mild nutty flavour
Dressing: rice or white-wine-vinegar based
Add-ins: pears, brie, pistachios
Radicchio
Fresh, bitter flavour
Dressing: warm balsamic vinaigrette
Add-ins: roasted mushrooms, orange segments, parmesan, walnuts
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