Super Salad{s}

If you're like me you are trying to eat healthy-er.  I've been trying to eat a lot more fruits and vegetables.  Here's 2 of my favorite salads and they're a great way to increase your veggie intake.

I'll share the base salad then give you some add-in options.

Broccoli Salad

Chop 1 bunch broccoli or about 4 cups

 1 cup chopped celery

1 cup craisins or raisins

Optional add ins:

1/2 cup chopped onion, white, red, or green

1/2 cup chopped carrots

1/4 cup salted sunflower seeds

1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts

1 1/2 cup green grapes, halved

Dressing:

1/3 cup light mayonaise

1/4 cup plain fat free yogurt or greek style

3 Tbsp Sugar

1 Tbsp white vinegar

Mix the dressing well and pour over broccoli salad.  Stir to coat and Chill for about 1 hour then serve.

Cabbage Salad

Chop 1/2 head cabbage

2-4 green onions diced

2 Tbsp sesame seed 

(toasted is optional but yummy)

Optional add-ins:

1 pkg ramen noodles dry and broken up

2 Tbsp slivered almonds

1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts or honey roasted (either are great!)

1/2 cup chopped celery

Dressing:

2 Tbsp sugar

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup vinegar

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 tsp seasoning blend like Lowrys

1 flavor packet from Ramen if using

Mix well to blend oil and vinegar.  Pour over salad and stir to coat. Serve immediately.

I actually craved the Cabbage salad when I was pregnant with my 3rd child.  I seriously made it like 2-3 times a week.

Kido #5 is 4 years old now and 

I still love it.