1. Cucumber-Feta Salad with Chickpeas and Basil
I made Jessica Seinfeld's Cucumber-Feta Salad with Chickpeas and Basil as a side dish the other night for my family and served it with baked chicken. However, chickpeas are a protein source (about 14.5 grams of protein per cup), and they could be served as a main meal. This salad is made in a snap and would be a great accompaniment to almost any meat.
2. Steak Salad with Snap Peas
I like this Steak Salad with Snap Peas recipe from Martha Stewart because the ingredients are simple. My kids love steak, snap peas, and raw carrots, but give them a cooked carrot, and they will not eat one bite. Salads like this make it easy for moms to prepare a whole meal that can serve everyone, even if deconstructed to suit everyone's tastes.
3. Asian Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Getting a rotisserie chicken at your local market is a quick and easy solution for dinner. If you are like me and want more veggies in a meal. I think this Asian Rotisserie Chicken Salad, again from Martha Stewart, is a chicken dinner winner. The cashews and red cabbage give it the perfect crunch in every bite. I also do Rotisserie chicken on Caesar Salad for qu
4. The Antipasti Pasta Salad
My children constantly eat pasta. It is their preferred carb. They also grab salami from the fridge for a snack. This Antipasti Pasta Salad made me realize it's okay to put salami, pasta, and mozzarella on a plate and call it dinner in warmer weather. But, as an adult, I need a little more pizazz for dinner, so this salad is perfect. If you prepare this salad, add more olive oil and a few splashes of reserved pasta water. I personally may omit the pasta for Zucchini Noodles.
5. The Fajita Steak Salad
This Fajita Steak Salad is another twist for a Mexican night in your house. It's quick and easy, and if the kids say no to a salad, just put their ingredients in a flour or corn tortilla. Add black beans, corn, and avocado to this salad. Use a bottled ranch or blue cheese dressing to make things really simple. I'm a big fan of the Little Black Dressing Company,. Jarred salsa would work well, too. Or use both for even more flavor. Another nice thing about this salad as a main meal is that each salad can be customized according to likes. Treat it like a salad bar, and let everyone make their own.
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