RandomFirefly
Assistant Cook
I've never really liked salads, but in trying to turn to a healthier eating style I've took it upon myself to eat a salad for lunch just about every day. That being said I'm fairly picky, and have found a go-to salad build that I am thoroughly enjoying. I'd like you to grade how healthy my salad is anywhere from an A to an F overall, and your suggestions on what you'd add or take away.
My work cafeteria offers an amazing salad bar, so just about every vegetable and topping is available. I start with a generous layer of green leaf spinach, and then add a generous layer of green leaf lettuce. I then add about 2 tablespoons of egg crumble, 1/4 cup of diced raw red onions, 1 tablespoon of sunflower seeds, 4-5 small strips of grilled chicken breast, and then for my dressing I add 1 tablespoon of light fat free ranch and 1 tablespoon of light fat free french.
So right off the bat I realize there are better dressing choices, but honestly I can't find anything I like. I feel that oils and vinegars are completely overpowering and ruins the taste for me. I've tried raspberry and other berry based dressings, but the sweetness does not pair well with salads in my opinion. I love the savory and creamy flavors that french/ranch brings, and while I know they are not the ideal choice I do opt for light fat free to avoid high calories and 0 fat.
Please grade away! I'd love some advice.
My work cafeteria offers an amazing salad bar, so just about every vegetable and topping is available. I start with a generous layer of green leaf spinach, and then add a generous layer of green leaf lettuce. I then add about 2 tablespoons of egg crumble, 1/4 cup of diced raw red onions, 1 tablespoon of sunflower seeds, 4-5 small strips of grilled chicken breast, and then for my dressing I add 1 tablespoon of light fat free ranch and 1 tablespoon of light fat free french.
So right off the bat I realize there are better dressing choices, but honestly I can't find anything I like. I feel that oils and vinegars are completely overpowering and ruins the taste for me. I've tried raspberry and other berry based dressings, but the sweetness does not pair well with salads in my opinion. I love the savory and creamy flavors that french/ranch brings, and while I know they are not the ideal choice I do opt for light fat free to avoid high calories and 0 fat.
Please grade away! I'd love some advice.