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Title: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 12 January 2015, 12:11:25: I realized salad isn't so bad if you put enough stuff in it.

So today's lunch salad started out as an organic freerange ready made mix of baby kale, spinach, chard and beet tops which I chopped up to make it easier to eat at my desk.

I added in some sliced smoked turkey breast, bacon, krazy salt , black and white pepper, mustard powder, tumeric, cayenne pepper, diced sharp cheddar cheese, some diced fresh garlic, chopped green onion, soft boiled eggs and my current favorite salad dressing sriracha sauce.

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What do like in your salad?? 8)
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: baldgye on Mon, 12 January 2015, 12:12:34: Oil and lemon juice.
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: Joey Quinn on Mon, 12 January 2015, 12:31:19: I really like adding fruit to salads. My favorites are pear, tangerine, and dried cranberries.
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: dustinhxc on Mon, 12 January 2015, 12:36:31: Organic Spinach Leaves, Tomatoes, and Organic Bran Flakes.
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: billnye on Mon, 12 January 2015, 12:36:56: I like my salad tossed ^-^
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: VesperSAINT on Mon, 12 January 2015, 12:41:13: Quote from: billnye on Mon, 12 January 2015, 12:36:56
I like my salad tossed ^-^

u nasty
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 12 January 2015, 12:42:04: Bacon salad
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: billnye on Mon, 12 January 2015, 12:42:43: Quote from: VesperSAINT on Mon, 12 January 2015, 12:41:13
Quote from: billnye on Mon, 12 January 2015, 12:36:56
I like my salad tossed ^-^

u nasty
?
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: VesperSAINT on Mon, 12 January 2015, 12:47:04: Quote from: billnye on Mon, 12 January 2015, 12:42:43
Quote from: VesperSAINT on Mon, 12 January 2015, 12:41:13
Quote from: billnye on Mon, 12 January 2015, 12:36:56
I like my salad tossed ^-^

u nasty
?

don't even, m8. i'll send you right off into narnia-england.
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 12 January 2015, 12:47:19: Quote from: dustinhxc on Mon, 12 January 2015, 12:36:31
Organic Bran Flakes.

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Quote from: Computer-Lab in Basement on Mon, 12 January 2015, 12:42:04
Bacon salad

best kind :thumb:
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: fohat.digs on Mon, 12 January 2015, 13:01:02: Feta cheese, anchovies, green peppers, black olives
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: PunksDead on Mon, 12 January 2015, 13:05:54: hardboiled eggs + heavy meat
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 12 January 2015, 13:07:54: Quote from: PunksDead on Mon, 12 January 2015, 13:05:54
hardboiled eggs + heavy meat

you should try soft boiled eggs, very pleasant tasting
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 12 January 2015, 13:53:16: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Mon, 12 January 2015, 13:07:54
Quote from: PunksDead on Mon, 12 January 2015, 13:05:54
hardboiled eggs + heavy meat

you should try soft boiled eggs, very pleasant tasting

why not Raw... just get the pasteurized ones.. with the P stamp
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: inanis on Mon, 12 January 2015, 13:58:34: Dried cranberries and sunflower seeds.
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 12 January 2015, 14:00:38: Quote from: tp4tissue on Mon, 12 January 2015, 13:53:16
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Mon, 12 January 2015, 13:07:54
Quote from: PunksDead on Mon, 12 January 2015, 13:05:54
hardboiled eggs + heavy meat

you should try soft boiled eggs, very pleasant tasting

why not Raw... just get the pasteurized ones.. with the P stamp

Can't say I've ever seen those at wallyworld.
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: PunksDead on Mon, 12 January 2015, 14:01:33: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Mon, 12 January 2015, 13:07:54
Quote from: PunksDead on Mon, 12 January 2015, 13:05:54
hardboiled eggs + heavy meat

you should try soft boiled eggs, very pleasant tasting

will do, i have to break out of this eating out everynight routine and get back in the kitchen. I love eggs so i can imagine that being very tasty
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 12 January 2015, 14:06:40: Quote from: PunksDead on Mon, 12 January 2015, 14:01:33
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Mon, 12 January 2015, 13:07:54
Quote from: PunksDead on Mon, 12 January 2015, 13:05:54
hardboiled eggs + heavy meat

you should try soft boiled eggs, very pleasant tasting

will do, i have to break out of this eating out everynight routine and get back in the kitchen. I love eggs so i can imagine that being very tasty

my goal is to get my soft boiling time down to where they yolk is still slightly runny but so far i keep having solid but very creamy yolks but they taste much better than the 'green' yolks most people associate with boiled eggs
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: tp4tissue on Mon, 12 January 2015, 14:09:41: I'm surprised no Sifo has said Tofu yet.. (http://emoticoner.com/files/emoticons/onion-head/waiting-onion-head-emoticon.gif?1292862524)
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: danwomansan on Mon, 12 January 2015, 15:44:00: cheese and many light-coloured, thin dressings. meats are also nice.

make a salad a meal, not a side, I like to say

EDIT: by many I mean most, not a lot of them
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: dustinhxc on Mon, 12 January 2015, 16:01:29: Just had roasted potatoes in mine, omg that was amazing. :p
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: exitfire401 on Mon, 12 January 2015, 16:18:28: Spinach, sunflower seeds, a small amount of protein (turkey, tuna, chicken, ham, or steak) and whatever dressing or infused oil I can find. I really like simple salads.
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 12 January 2015, 17:06:15: I like yuppie greens(anybody else use this term?) with walnuts or pinenuts, dried cranberries or pomegranite, and either oil+balsamic or bleu cheese.
Chickpeas beets and jicama are good too.

I generally steer clear of cheese and red meats in salad, because that entirely defeats the purpose of eating a salad.

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Mon, 12 January 2015, 14:06:40
my goal is to get my soft boiling time down to where they yolk is still slightly runny but so far i keep having solid but very creamy yolks but they taste much better than the 'green' yolks most people associate with boiled eggs

Boil for 6 minutes on the dot, and put them directly into an ice bath = perfect runny yolk every time. Soak in a zip-loc baggie of soy sauce and tea (50/50) overnight for maximum yummyness.
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: exitfire401 on Mon, 12 January 2015, 17:08:56: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Mon, 12 January 2015, 14:06:40
Quote from: PunksDead on Mon, 12 January 2015, 14:01:33
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Mon, 12 January 2015, 13:07:54
Quote from: PunksDead on Mon, 12 January 2015, 13:05:54
hardboiled eggs + heavy meat

you should try soft boiled eggs, very pleasant tasting

will do, i have to break out of this eating out everynight routine and get back in the kitchen. I love eggs so i can imagine that being very tasty

my goal is to get my soft boiling time down to where they yolk is still slightly runny but so far i keep having solid but very creamy yolks but they taste much better than the 'green' yolks most people associate with boiled eggs

Get water boiling, drop eggs in, boil for 5 minutes, rinse in cold water and shell immediately. Mine come out perfect every time. (This time is for large eggs. For medium eggs, cut time by 30 seconds)
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 12 January 2015, 17:42:25: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Mon, 12 January 2015, 12:11:25
organic freerange ... baby kale, spinach, chard and beet tops

:confused:

huh

TIL

:))
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 12 January 2015, 17:56:10: Rainbow chard, whatever lettuce they have that isn't iceberg, kale, maybe some radishes or carrots if they're cheap, grab a random green

usually turns out ok since i put way too much dressing on a lot of the time since it makes it look prettier
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: katushkin on Mon, 12 January 2015, 17:56:42: My favorite salad:

Cous cous, feta cheese, roasted peppers and carrots. Lots of EVO. Served cold. It's so ****ing good.
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 12 January 2015, 18:00:04: Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 12 January 2015, 17:42:25
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Mon, 12 January 2015, 12:11:25
organic freerange ... baby kale, spinach, chard and beet tops

:confused:

huh

TIL

:))
Huehue...how to tell if anyone actually reads OP.
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: demik on Mon, 12 January 2015, 19:12:40: dead animals

cooked dead animals*
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 12 January 2015, 19:53:03: Quote from: demik on Mon, 12 January 2015, 19:12:40
dead animals

cooked dead animals*

i like my sushi raw thanks
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 15 January 2015, 12:01:36: I dedicate this salad to tp4.

Ramen broccoli coleslaw salad.

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Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Thu, 15 January 2015, 12:20:50: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Thu, 15 January 2015, 12:01:36
I dedicate this salad to tp4.

Ramen broccoli coleslaw salad.

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I'd eat that... looks yummy.
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: FrostyToast on Thu, 15 January 2015, 12:37:47: Is this an indication that you will have potato salad back in stock?
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 15 January 2015, 12:40:53: Quote from: FrostyToast on Thu, 15 January 2015, 12:37:47
Is this an indication that you will have potato salad back in stock?

(http://www.quickmeme.com/img/a4/a46d9cf064569c2e7b97dae76259c9a6e2c0541c5378bb0336fc8331367757e8.jpg) (http://www.quickmeme.com/img/a4/a46d9cf064569c2e7b97dae76259c9a6e2c0541c5378bb0336fc8331367757e8.jpg)
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: ice31000 on Thu, 15 January 2015, 13:36:29: Pecans and lemon juice are a match made in heaven.
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Thu, 15 January 2015, 13:38:57: Quote from: ice31000 on Thu, 15 January 2015, 13:36:29
lemon juice

goes great with fish

and now I want fish
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 15 January 2015, 13:47:50: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Thu, 15 January 2015, 12:01:36
I dedicate this salad to tp4.

Ramen broccoli coleslaw salad.

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(http://s4.postimage.org/1gf694okk/th_104.gif)

I don't have any coleslaw... I'll go buy some tonight and make this...

Which ramen r u using..
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: munch on Thu, 15 January 2015, 13:51:07: bún bò xào
vietnamese noodle salad...
you can make many varieties of it, but I like the one with grilled pork shoulder slices, or grilled shrimp.

http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016865-vietnamese-lemon-grass-beef-and-noodle-salad-bun-bo-xao
here's an example recipe!
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 15 January 2015, 14:09:45: Quote from: tp4tissue on Thu, 15 January 2015, 13:47:50
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Quote from: SpAmRaY on Thu, 15 January 2015, 12:01:36
I dedicate this salad to tp4.

Ramen broccoli coleslaw salad.

(Attachment Link)

(http://s4.postimage.org/1gf694okk/th_104.gif) (http://s4.postimage.org/1gf694okk/th_104.gif)

I don't have any coleslaw... I'll go buy some tonight and make this...

Which ramen r u using..

Here is the recipe my wife found it on facebook

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Oriental Ramen Broccoli Cole Slaw

2 (3 ounce) packages beef-flavor ramen noodles (we used the $0.30 maruchan packs)

2 (8 1/2 ounce) packages broccoli coleslaw mix (I just got 2 heads of brocollis and a bag of coal slaw)

1 cup toasted slivered almonds (we used regular slivered almonds not toasted)

1 cup sunflower seed (we couldn't find sunflower seeds so we got a sunflower and roasted pumkin seed mix)

1/2 bunch green onion, chopped

1/2 cup sugar

3/4 cup oil (we used extra virgin olive oil, perhaps a little sesame oil might be good but probably just a little as it can be overpowering)

1/3 cup white vinegar

I also added bacon bits, shredded cheese, sweet and sour sauce and sriracha sauce in my personal bowl.

Directions:

1Before opening noodles, crush into small pieces. Open packages and set aside flavor packets.

2 Place noodles in bottom of large serving bowl. Top noodles with broccoli slaw, then sprinkle with almonds and sunflower kernels, and green onions.

3 In a separate bowl combine sugar, oil, vinegar, and flavor packets from noodles. Pour over slaw, cover and chill up to 24 hours.

4 Toss before serving.

This makes a large batch so if fixing for one you might want to half or quarter the recipe (there were 4 of us and I had more than enough for lunch the next day and I threw some out since nobody else wanted any).

It can be filling but it also can be laboreous to eat if the ramen hasn't soaked up enough juices and is still hard. Also it seemed really oily so perhaps take that into consideration if you don't like oily foods.
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: C5Allroad on Fri, 16 January 2015, 00:15:14: Mom makes spinach, kale and such.

Usually I'll put some dried cranberries, feta cheese, and either ginger dressing or balsamic.
If she made some chicken or anything I can toss in there, I'll put in to make it less leafy tasting. Ooh, also some ground beef with cooked onions... Now I'm hungry... Thanks.
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: foxer on Fri, 16 January 2015, 07:36:47: I don't like salad. :( But I wish I did as they look absolutely delicious.
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: fohat.digs on Fri, 16 January 2015, 07:39:59: Quote from: Wadeu on Fri, 16 January 2015, 07:36:47
I don't like salad.

Greens generally prefer cool weather. They tend to get bitter in summer heat. Choose carefully and you might find that you like some greens but not others.
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: foxer on Fri, 16 January 2015, 07:46:14: I like... spinach. And that's it.
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 16 January 2015, 07:48:39: Quote from: Wadeu on Fri, 16 January 2015, 07:46:14
I like... spinach. And that's it.

I like spinach.. but I don't like how you gotta brush your teeth after eating it.... such a hassle..

otherwise, you get that astringent-feel, similar to unripe bananas..
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: sidel on Sat, 17 January 2015, 15:39:09: I'm a big fan of kale. Pine nuts are pretty fabulous as well. :thumb:
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: slip84 on Sat, 17 January 2015, 19:20:46: Spinach, almonds, a bit of feta, and a nice raspberry vinaigrette is nice.
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 28 May 2015, 11:35:25: (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/28/525906f73aa4a8adc618b19933123fc5.jpg)

Little bit of everything

since demik thinks this post was pointless i'll take the time to put what was in the salad

lettuce (don't know what kind), baby carrots, mushrooms, brocolli, cauliflower, crab meat, tuna, bacon bits, shredded cheese, I like all these things in my salad, since this thread is about what you like in your salad
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: tp4tissue on Thu, 28 May 2015, 11:48:31: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Thu, 28 May 2015, 11:35:25
Show Image
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/28/525906f73aa4a8adc618b19933123fc5.jpg)

Little bit of everything

No wonder you're hunger 2 hours after you eat that..

M0re carbs + oil needed..
Title: Re: What do you like in your salad?
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 28 May 2015, 11:58:16: Quote from: munch on Thu, 15 January 2015, 13:51:07
bún bò xào
vietnamese noodle salad...
you can make many varieties of it, but I like the one with grilled pork shoulder slices, or grilled shrimp.

http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016865-vietnamese-lemon-grass-beef-and-noodle-salad-bun-bo-xao
here's an example recipe!

I love this too