Create Your Own Main Dish Salad

Mix and match your favorite ingredients to bring new ideas to dinnertime while saving time and planning ahead.

Main Dish Salad Ingredients
Base	• 4-5 cups lettuce or salad greens (arugula, romaine, spinach, spring greens) • 3 cups cooked whole-wheat pasta • 3 cups cooked brown rice, bulgur, couscous, or quinoa • 4 cups cooked potatoes in chunks, regular or sweet • Whole-grain bread, toasted and torn into bite-sized piece
Protein	• 2 cup cooked beans (pinto, black, chickpeas, lentils) • 1/2 pound cooked ground meat (beef, turkey, game) • 1 1/2 cup cooked meat, diced • 1-2 cans (6-8 ounces) fish or chicken • 1 pound extra firm tofu, marinated and cooked • 2 cups hard-boiled eggs, chopped
Fruits or Vegetables	• 2 cups CNP Vegetable Mix • 2 cups fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables • 1 cup apple pieces, orange segments, raisins, or dried cranberries
Dressing	• Create Your Own Vinaigrette • Fat-free or low-fat dressing
Flavor	• 1/2-1 cup onion, celery, and/or green pepper, diced • 1 cups CNP Vegetable Mix • 1/2 cup Homemade Salsa • 2-4 Tablespoons fresh herbs, or 1-2 teaspoons dried herb
Topping	• 1/4 cup nuts, slivered or chopped • 2 Tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese • 1/4 cup shredded low-fat cheddar or mozzarella cheese • 2 Tablespoons dried fruit • Grated orange or lemon rind

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