Five Refreshing Salad Ideas

Zesty Cucumber Salad

There is nothing more refreshing then the crisp coolness from a cucumber. Add that with flavor with some delectable spices and you have a delightful little treat! It is so good your children may actually forget they are eating a salad, every mother's dream!

Try this cucumber salad recipe at: allrecipes.com.

Southwestern Salad with Black Beans

Are you looking for a light lunch? Well here is your ticket! This salad is incredibly flavorful but sits light in your stomach. If you are trying to prevent a food coma you must try this fun and fresh salad. Don't get me wrong you will be satisfied and full, just not painfully full (think the hour after your Thanksgiving feast). This very versatile salad can be used as a side dish or a lunch idea, very simple and keeps well in the fridge until lunch hour!

Give your lunch hour a face lift with this recipe, check it out at: Eating Well.

Black Eyed Pea Salad

If you are looking to prepare a salad that is just a touch different the the others I would recommend black eyed pea salad. It has a robust combination of flavors and textures that will leave you wanting more. This is another of my lunch time favorites. It is very easy to prepare the night before. Are you dieting and staying away from calorie packed dressings…well this salad requires NO dressing, it is so scrumptious you won't even realize you are missing it!

If this sounds like a salad you would like to try, get the recipe at: Food Literacy.

Caesar Salad

We eat this family favorite at least once a week, if not more. It is the perfect last minute side for any meal. For years I have been buying those pre-made salad kits, I never imagined that I could make my own dressings! Revolutionary I tell you! This is a great recipe to try, the directions are very easy to follow and you will yield a terrific dressing! Before you know it you will be whipping up your own classic dressings in no time!

Make your own caesar salad complete with dressing, find it at food network.

Wilted Lettuce Salad

You are probably thinking how gross this sounds! Quite the contrary! I know I promised healthy salads, but bacon is healthy right? Just think of it as protein and splurge just this once! We find this to be a perfect side for any BBQ meal we are serving. There is never any left overs, in fact you may want to clarify who gets the last serving before you dish up, it prevents any sparring at the salad bowl!

Try this to die for wilted lettuce recipe at Taste of Home.

Salads For Balance

Whatever type of salad you are looking for this will get you on the right track. Make sure, if you are a calorie counting queen, to always watch the type of dressing you put on your salad as they add up in sodium and salts.

If you liked this list of salad or we didn't put your favorite up here let us know about it! We love your suggestions and ideas feel free to share yours.

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