{"id":1020,"date":"2017-06-22T01:45:05","date_gmt":"2017-06-22T05:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/?p=1020"},"modified":"2017-06-22T01:45:05","modified_gmt":"2017-06-22T05:45:05","slug":"springtime-salads-that-eat-like-a-meal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/?p=1020","title":{"rendered":"Springtime salads that eat like a meal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/spring_salads.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1005\" src=\"http:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/spring_salads.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/spring_salads.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/spring_salads-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/activeseniorsdigest.ca\/wp_activeseniorsdigest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/spring_salads-768x516.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a>There\u2019s no time like springtime to fill up on farm-fresh greens and crisp vegetables. Take advantage of nature\u2019s peak season by eating easy dinner salads all week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Add protein.<\/strong> Protein transforms a boring side salad into a satisfying main course. Don\u2019t overlook plant-based protein sources such as chickpeas, black beans, tempeh and tofu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Toss in grains<\/strong>. A true main course borrows from all the food groups, grains included. Grains, such as bulgur and quinoa, pack another punch of protein, which will keep you from sneaking dessert or a midnight snack later.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experiment with toppings and bases.<\/strong> Try crisp apples, nectarines, dried cranberries or grilled peaches for a change. Experiment with creamy goat cheese, avocado, fried Asian noodles or bacon. And ready-to-make cauliflower rice can make a hearty substitute for plain spinach.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dress it up.<\/strong> Ditch bottled dressing and start making your own. One of most basic and versatile types of salad dressings to make is a vinaigrette &#8211; mix one part vinegar\/acid to two to three parts oil.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s no time like springtime to fill up on farm-fresh greens and crisp vegetables. 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