If you love salad bar flavors but not salad bar prices, this one’s for you.
— Jessica Ball, M.S., RD September 26, 2021Welcome to Thrifty. A weekly column where associate nutrition editor and registered dietitian, Jessica Ball, keeps it real on how to grocery shop on a budget, make healthy meals for one or two and make earth-friendly choices without overhauling your entire life.
Salad bars are my kryptonite. I get hypnotized by the organized and colorful containers of veg, proteins and crispy toppings… and I load up. No cleanup! So many options! It’s all fun and games until I get to the checkout where my exciting lunch salad decidedly breaks the bank. As much as I love getting salads at restaurants, they can get expensive when you put them on the scale. As a dietitian on a budget, I try to reserve a takeout salad for special occasions or to treat myself. But that doesn’t mean I don’t regularly nosh on a crispy bowl of greens. In many cases, you can make things just as flavorful at home for a fraction of the price. Here are five salads you should be making, not buying.
Source: 5 Salads You Should Be Making, Not Buying | EatingWell
