{"id":4725,"date":"2020-10-22T14:18:08","date_gmt":"2020-10-22T20:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wyoextension.org\/simply-centsible-nutrition\/?p=4725"},"modified":"2021-02-16T17:52:12","modified_gmt":"2021-02-17T00:52:12","slug":"create-your-own-main-dish-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wyoextension.org\/simply-centsible-nutrition\/create-your-own-main-dish-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Create Your Own Main Dish Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Create Your Own Main Dish Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mix and match your favorite ingredients to bring new ideas to dinnertime while saving time and planning ahead. <\/p>\n\n\n

Main Dish Salad Ingredients<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Base<\/strong>
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• 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
<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Protein<\/strong>
<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

• 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<\/a>, chopped
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Fruits or Vegetables<\/b>
<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

• 2 cups CNP Vegetable Mix<\/a><\/div>
• 2 cups fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables<\/div>
• 1 cup apple pieces, orange segments, raisins, or dried cranberries
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Dressing<\/strong>
<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

• Create Your Own Vinaigrette<\/a>
• Fat-free or low-fat dressing<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Flavor<\/strong>
<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

• 1\/2-1 cup onion, celery, and\/or green pepper, diced
• 1 cups CNP Vegetable Mix<\/a>
• 1\/2 cup Homemade Salsa<\/a>
• 2-4 Tablespoons fresh herbs, or 1-2 teaspoons dried herb
<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td><\/tr>

Topping<\/strong>
<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/td>

• 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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Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. Choose at least one ingredient from each row in the table below.<\/li>
  2. Combine in a large bowl.<\/li>
  3. Divide between four smaller bowls and serve.<\/li>
  4. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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