"Make eating salad as easy as can be with these tips for easy salads every day of the week!..."
INGREDIENTS
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VEGETABLE OPTIONS: (any combination of the below ingredients will keep nicely for several days in the refrigerator)
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chopped greens: typically a mix of romaine, spring mix, spinach, arugula, or butter lettuce (rarely all of them, just whichever ones I have on hand at the time)
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tomatoes: sliced or chopped
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cucumber: sliced or chopped (I often remove the seeds, but it isn’t required)
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corn: canned, frozen, or fresh
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bell peppers: sliced thin or chopped small
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red onions: sliced thin
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green onions: sliced thin
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PROTEIN OPTIONS:
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ground beef or ground turkey: cooked and seasoned generously with Mexican spices or taco seasoning
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taco meat with black beans and corn
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pulled pork or carnitas: shredded and chopped bite-size
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cooked or roasted chicken: shredded or diced
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ham: diced
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hard boiled eggs: chopped
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canned tuna fish: drained well
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cooked shrimp or fish
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beans: black, kidney, or pinto beans
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TOPPING OPTIONS:
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cheese: shredded, diced, or crumbled
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avocado: sliced or diced
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fruits: diced apples or pears, orange slices, fresh berries
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plenty of crunch: croutons, tortilla chips, or my personal favorite Fritos
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fresh lime
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salt and pepper
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salad dressing of your choice: Italian, Poppyseed, White Balsamic Vinaigrette, and the absolute BEST Homemade Ranch Dressing are a few of our favorites.