Stacy's Salads

I THINK SALAD IS THE CAT'S MEOW.

I decided to make a delicious salad. I cooked tofu on the stove and mixed it in the bowl with my own special dressing and raw almonds. I had a dried pineapple on the side. Yum. This meal is over 3 servings of vegetables that I need for the day. Ain't life grand...?

Why eating salad keeps you healthy www.ext.colostate.ed

• Lettuce, spinach and other salad greens are an important part of a healthful diet.
• Salad greens are year-round sources of vitamin A, vitamin C, and other nutrients.
• Red and dark green leafy vegetables are generally higher in nutrients than light-colored greens.
• Safe handling of leafy greens helps to reduce the risk of illness.

Stacy's Love of Salad

AFTERNOON VEGGIE DELIGHT.

I am beginning to realize that salads are the best way to get fiber, protein, and a good fat in one meal. You can do this by adding a wide range of ingredients. For me I usually have plenty of spinach in my salads and then also color them with lots of beans, a protein, cranberries, feta, and sunflower seeds. My friend Lisa taught me how to make this delicious salad dressing. The base is mustard which made me a little worried because the taste of mustard makes me run in the opposite direction. But this recipe is quite good and tasty.

Lisa's March Mustard Dressing
3 tablespoons of mustard
a pinch of salt
5 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 tablespoon of pepper

Try it! It's delightful!