Assignment 25: Sepehr Piltan

Even though many people think salads are bad tasting, there are plenty of ways to make a tasty salad that is still healthy. Keeping your salad healthy is the number one key. Adding too many calories by using salad dressing and cheese can make your salad unhealthier than eating a slice of cake. You want to find a good balance of healthy food ingredients that spice up the flavor of your salad without adding too many calories. Try adding some greens. There are several different types of lettuce that you can choose from to start your salad off with. If you are going to pick iceberg lettuce, make sure that you add another type of lettuce because iceberg has the least nutritional value out of all the types of lettuce. Add as many vegetables as you can. Pick any vegetables that you like and add it to your salad. Besides the basic carrots, broccoli, tomatoes and radishes, try other vegetables in your salad such as corn and peas. All the different vegetables will add crunch and different flavors to your salad. Try adding in some fruit into your salad. Try some apples, mandarin oranges, blueberries, raspberries, or pineapple to give your salad a sweet flavor, without adding a lot of calories. Toss in some protein to keep you feeling full longer. Again, there are several different options that you that will keep your salad healthy. Try a piece of grilled chicken. If you want more flavors, try adding some garlic to your grilled chicken. Other protein sources include tuna, turkey, and nuts such as almonds. Beans are another great option for adding some protein to your salad. If you must have cheese on your salad, like I do, make sure that you pick a low-fat cheese. Adding too much cheese to your salad will add the calories to the salad and you can get flavor elsewhere besides the fattening cheese.