OK. I have to admit being pregnant is HARD for me so I don't crave this like I did before I was pregnant with this fourth baby. But living in the boonies has forced me to figure out ways to keep fresh produce tasty and healthy for...
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OK. I have to admit being pregnant is HARD for me so I don't crave this like I did before I was pregnant with this fourth baby. But living in the boonies has forced me to figure out ways to keep fresh produce tasty and healthy for my family, especially salads. I have a mixture of healthy greens I prepare ahead of time and keep in a large rubbermaid container in the fridge and I add different stuff to it each day for lunch for variety and healthful eating. Here's what I do: 1 bag of hearts of romaine lettuce 1 bag baby spinach Chop the hearts of romaine, rinse it, and spin it in a cheap salad spinner from Walmart. Getting that excess water off the leaves helps it to stay fresher, I'm convinced. Now wash the spinach, too. Sometimes I also peel and shred a bunch of carrots since my kids seem to eat shredded carrots better than chunks of carrot. Now think of the possibilities! Asian salad: boiled, shelled edamame (soybeans) sliced almonds drained, canned mandarin oranges chopped red bell pepper chow mein noodles Newman's Own Sesame Salad Dressing Mexican Salad: (this is a great side for enchiladas or burritos or whatever that's healthy!) 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can yellow or white hominy, drained 1 can corn, drained chopped tomatoes crushed tortilla chips Salsa Ranch dressing Tuna and White Bean Salad: 1 can Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed 1 can white tuna, drained and flaked shredded parmesan cheese Fat Free Italian Salad dressing (I like Walmart's brand) Italian Salad: 1/2 c shredded mozzarella 1/2 c turkey pepperoni, chopped Big crunchy croutons Any kind of Italian salad dressing (I have a great recipe on here for a Creamy Low Fat Italian dressing Now let your imagination go and create your own!
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