Spice Up Your Salad: 7 Toppings to Considered for Your Next Food Delivery Order
Posted by Amelia K. on Friday, September 12th, 2014 with 6 Comments
Eating a salad for lunch is a great way to keep your meal healthy and filling – and also delicious. Salads can help you meet your daily fiber needs, are filled with various vitamins (because of the abundance of fruits and veggies). They can provide an opportunity to include more smart fats in your diet, through toppings like avocado and olive oil, which help your body absorb phytochemicals like lycopene and lutein. Eating lots of raw veggies is also linked to living longer – which is something we can all appreciate!
But with that being said, there are a lot of popular salad ingredients that can really sabotage your daily dietary goals – things like fried wonton strips, heavy dressing choices and an abundance of cheese. If you’re trying to keep your salad on the lighter side – but are tired of eating the same old thing, every single day – you might feel like it’s time to throw your salad aside in favor of a more flavorful (and potentially more calorie packed) lunch option. But never fear! We’ve found seven great ingredients to help you spice up your salad – and leave you coming back for more.
Using unique tastes and textures for your salad is a great way to spice up your lunch!
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Sweet corn: You love sweet corn at summer barbeques, so why not try it on your salad? Sweet corn offers a lovely taste to compliment the other ingredients in your lunchtime meal and can also add a new texture to your salad combo.
Asparagus: Not only is asparagus loaded with nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and folates, it also offers detoxifying qualities that could help protect you against certain kinds of cancer. And since asparagus is a delicious way to mix up your greens, it’s a great addition to your daily salad.
Spinach: You may have tried spinach as a base for your salad before – but some don’t like the texture of just spinach and veggies for their meal. Mixing a little spinach in with your usual mixed greens is a great way to still get the awesome health benefits of this super food, while maintaining the texture and taste of the daily salad you love.
Salmon: If you’re tired of the usual protein options for your salad – like shredded chicken or boiled eggs – try adding salmon to the menu. It’s a delicious and lean source of protein that will have you wondering why you didn’t try it sooner.
Edamame: While this tasty treat is usually reserved for sushi day, edamame is a rich source of protein – and a great salad topper, especially for the vegetarians of the office. Plus, one cup of cooked edamame covers half of your daily manganese intake – a mineral that promotes strong bones. Delicious and nutritious – that’s a food we love!
Sunflower Seeds: An often overlooked salad topping, sunflower seeds are packed with vitamin E – making them a great addition to your lunchtime meal. They’re also a healthy snack option between meetings – consider keeping them at your desk for a fantastic midday snack.
Cilantro: If you’re a big fan of spicier foods, cilantro is a great way to mix up the flavor of your salad. Cilantro is packed with antioxidants and aids digestion – it can even help control blood sugar. Because of the seemingly endless health benefits – and great flavor – cilantro is a great way to add a new taste to your lunch.
Whether you’re ordering lunch in or looking for fresh ideas for your next catered meal, consider adding some new tastes and textures to keep your salads fresh and interesting. When you’re ready to eat, Waiter.com can help – our online ordering system has a great food delivery service that gets your meal to you quickly and easily, making lunchtime food orders a breeze!
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There are some good ideas here. Edamame is tasty and easy to take with you. I wonder how you would prepare the asparagus so that it is easy and still tasty by lunchtime?
If you order in, the restaurant could probably grill it for you!
Loved these unusual topping ideas. Would have never thought of using corn or salmon on my salad.
It’s a nice treat to mix things up a bit – let us know how you enjoy it!
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