Friday, June 19, 2015

Salad Matrix

Filling Salad for Dinner
Filling Salad for Dinner

This is matrix I use to build my lunch salad or even dinner sometimes. Just grab one or more items from each row and load it in a box or bowl. I have one copy hanging on the fridge and the other works as my grocery shopping list.
Greens
Lettuce
And more …..
Fresh Veggies
Pepper - sweet multi colored
Carrot
Cucumber
Celery
Radish
Sweet Pea
Boiled veggies
Boiled Potatoes (chopped  cubes or slices)
Eggs (Hard boiled or Poached)
Broccoli (steamed)
Frozen / Canned  Veggies
Edamame
Corn
Peas
Beets
Artichoke
Carbs
Pasta
Quinoa
Couscous
Fruits
Cranberry
Dates
Apricot
Watermelon
Apple
Orange / Mandarin / Cuties
Cantaloupe
Grapes
Mango
Dehydrated fruits (like shaved apples, dried pinapple, peaches, prunes...)

Carry these items in separate box, so they don’t get soggy. Mix them at the time of eating.
Crunch
Croutons
Breads
Tortilla chips
Nuts
Groundnut
Cashew
Almonds
Pecan
Cheese
Feta
Parmesan
Dressing
Olive oil
Lemon juice
Vinegar
Lite Mayo
Hummus
Soya sauce
Yogurt/Curd/ Ranch
Cooked Sabji
Channa Chole
Brown channa
Rajma
Green Beans
Black eyed Peas
Squash
Aloo bhaja (spiced strong with green chilly)
A whole bunch of Indian cuisine Sabji’s & Poriyal go really well with a green salad, making you feel full.

Salad lunch at Picnic
Salad lunch at Picnic


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