What veggies do you like in your green salad?

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   moonfairyposted 12 years ago

   What veggies do you like in your green salad?

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   LauraGTposted 12 years ago

   Everything and anything. I often do what I call "kitchen sink" salad, and throw in whatever leftover veggies (raw or roasted) I have in the fridge. Roasted zucchini or brussels sprouts are great. And, I love putting in chopped green onions.

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      moonfairyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      chopped green onions are a staple in my salads as well!!

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   Tonipetposted 12 years ago

   Lettuces, carrots, turnips and always pineapple. I discovered that pineapples or oranges can add fabulous flavors to a simple green salad. Happy Valentine to you moonfairy!

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      moonfairyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I adore pineapple but never thought to put it in my salad.....but I'll try it!
      and Happy Valentine to you as well Tonipet!

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   peachpurpleposted 12 years ago

   i love iceberg lettuce, carrots, cucumber, cabbage and tomatoes. Lovely mixture to go with Thousand salad dressings

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      moonfairyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      mmmmmm, cabbage. love it but again I never thought to put it in salad. I'll try that too because it sound delish!

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   ChitrangadaSharanposted 12 years ago

   Cucumber, cabbage, lettuce, carrots, spring onions, mint leaves----OH! there are so many more. I just love salads. I also add roasted seasame seeds, flax seeds and roasted peanuts into it. A little bit of yogurt for binding---so tempting!

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      moonfairyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Yes for roasted nuts in salads!!! I always add roasted sesame or roasted pumpkin seeds to my salads!

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   ElleBeeposted 12 years ago

   My standbys are spinach or spring mix, tomato and cucumbers.  Sometimes I'll add corn, chickpeas, roasted squash etc.  The one thing I definitely do NOT put in my salad is bell peppers. I detest bell peppers.

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      moonfairyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      tomatoes and cukes always go in my salad and I don't add bell pepper either...corn sounds kind of interesting

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   Seafarer Mamaposted 12 years ago

   Love Lettuce, Kale, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, string beans, and peas...anything I grow organically in my own garden. My family  lives on them from Spring until Fall. :0)

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      moonfairyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      that's awesome that you use fresh veggies from your own garden.....I have too many chipmunks and other critters to grow my own garden

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      Seafarer Mamaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I take it that even if you had a fence, the critters could climb under. Alas!

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   twig22bendposted 12 years ago

   I like to put in some marinated artichokes and stuffed olives along with roasted peppers. It all adds a zesty flavor to salads.

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      moonfairyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      OOOH, sounds good! I love marinated artichokes and roasted red peppers....

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      Seafarer Mamaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      That sounds yummy. Sometimes I toast garden-grown garlic to add to our salad....which usually my husband and I eat, but not my daughter.

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   beverleejbposted 12 years ago

   romaine, chicory, green peppers, cucumbers, garlic(fresh), tomatoes, snap green peas (in shell),radishes, apple sliced and lastly strawberries.

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      moonfairyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Ah, radishes....yum! Strawberries sound yummy too!

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      beverleejbposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Glad you agree.
      You will be pleasantly surprised at how well they go together.

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    jenbeach21posted 12 years ago

    My salads are pretty simple. I like spinach leaves, cucumbers, and carrots. I will also put apples and strawberries with the spinach if I feel like something sweeter.

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    Neinahpetsposted 12 years ago

    Cucumbers definitely.  Mushrooms, and onion.

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       moonfairyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       yeah, cukes are a must for me

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    vespawoolfposted 12 years ago

    I buy whatever looks fresh at the market. We usually start with either Romaine or leaf lettuce then I add sliced radishes, tomato wedges, diced red pepper, chopped celery, grated carrot, crunchy tart apple, dried cranberries and toasted almonds or pine nuts. We enjoy the salty/sweet combination. Then I dress it simply with either balsamic vinegar and olive oil or a garlicky homemade dressing. Yum! So healthy and tasty.

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       moonfairyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       sounds extremely tasty!!!! and I love roasted nuts in my salad

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    cjpooja26posted 12 years ago

    I like cucumber, tomato, spinach and sometimes cabbage.

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    MissJamieDposted 12 years ago

    My boyfriend and I eat alot of salads. I know the salads we eat aren't the most nutritious but we love them.
    
    We use lettuce or spinach, shaved carrots, croutons, jalapenos, sunflower seeds, bac-o-bits (he uses these I do not), cucumbers, sometimes a little cheese and Ranch or Italian dressing. If we have meat we'll throw some in like ham or chicken but typically no meat.

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       moonfairyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I think they sound delish!!

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    Missy Macposted 12 years ago

    I love peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchini.  I change up with lettuce based on the freshness of product.  Lettuce doesn't stay long in the fridge and the above vegies have a great staying power.

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