With summer just around the corner, many people are turning to salads to aid them on their way to a summer body. In this week’s Canyon Park Apartments Blog, we’ll share with you some recipes for salads that are not only good for you, but are also filling and delicious. The last thing you want is to come away from a meal unsatisfied.
Combine your love for steak and potatoes with the healthiness of a salad. This recipe is the epitome of hearty. With key ingredients like potatoes, New York Strip steak, and goat cheese, this salad is packs a punch reminiscent of a Sunday dinner. This recipe is a perfect way to eat healthier in the spring and summer.
Ever heard of a salad with a sunny-side-up fried egg on it? This Huevos Rancheros salad is a delicious fusion of a salad and huevos rancheros, hence the name. This Southwestern salad consists of black beans, red onions, plum tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, spring greens, crumbled queso fresco, hot sauce, eggs, and tortillas.
If the ratatouille in Pixar’s Ratatouille looked delicious, you’re in luck. This ratatouille salad is that delicious dish in salad form. The grilled eggplants, zucchini, squash, and tomatoes tossed with arugula in a lovely red wine vinaigrette is a refreshing take on the traditional salad.
Chicken Fajita Salad with Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette
Chicken fajitas are a great meal. This chicken fajita salad is even better! Your traditional chicken fajita ingredients merged together in a healthy, delicious salad. For this salad, you’ll need chicken breast, bell peppers (any color you like), jalapeno, an onion, an avocado, limes, honey, cilantro, and romaine lettuce.
Salads aren’t just food to eat when you’re looking to lose weight, but can be a healthier alternative to the heavier meals you’re accustomed to. Do you have any salad recipes you enjoy? Let our Puyallup, WA apartment community know by leaving a comment below! Thanks for reading, and have a great National Salad Month!