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Salad Daze: where to eat fresh
Mark Twain once famously commented that to eat might be human but to digest is divine. He might not be totally off the mark as heating food beyond 41 degrees Celsius kills the friendly enzymes in them that aid in digestion. Essentially heating food kills all the living goodness, the enzymes, of food. A popular study suggests that 90 per cent of our staple diet should consists of live food but eating everything raw would be asking too much of humans and especially us Indians. Push come to shove if that be the case then salads are the perfect way out. Not only do the veggies and fruits in your salad bowl contain all the goodness of Mother Nature and if done right they don’t add those inches all around.
There are numerous outlets offering salads to suit the mood and pocket. Starting out in 2001, the world’s largest submarine sandwich giant Subway introduced the concept of raw food on the go. Today with more than 30 outlets in just the NCR Subway’s ubiquitous salads and sandwiches is part of the city’s regular diet. In addition to offering daily specials at killer prices (Rs 75) Subway also allows you to convert just about everything on the menu into a lip-smacking salad. Besides offering standard regulars like BLT, Turkey Breast, Veggie Delight, Subway’s Indianised menu includes Chicken and Paneer as well as Aloo Tikki in the no-fuss-all-choice options.
Salad Chef, the quaint little outlet in C Block Vasant Vihar, still remains a popular salad joint. Great value for the money it charges, Salad Chef’s portions are healthy and offer a wide array to choose from. The first to throw open the concept of raw food for the masses, Salad Chef’s also got the locals to like international favourites like Som Tum (green papaya salad from Thailand), Egg Salad and Bavarian Sausage Salad without altering the taste to suit the Indian palette. People might not be flocking to Salad Chef’s outlet as much as the years gone by but it continues to be a popular take away option.
Most fine dining restaurants seem to be cashing on the fresh food fetish of people and have started offering combo buffets. FrescCo in the Ambience Mall, Gurgaon, has an excellent Unlimited Soup-Salad-Dessert Buffet which is to die for. Consisting of a Vegetarian and a Non-Vegetarian soup (usually spinach and chicken broths) the buffet’s salad section has just about everything you could’ve imagined—Greek Salad, hummus, Lebanese, Spicy Chicken, Ceaser, apple and fennel, potatoes, cold cuts, accompanied by generous servings of different kinds of breads.
For the finicky FrescCo also has a live salad bar where the chef would suit your salad to your mood. Add to this the soothing blue and white Mediterranean décor and the food only gets better! The pre-mixed salads are tossed to perfection with the right amount of dressing and condiments. There is no way that you wouldn’t overeat. Moving on the dessert section has mousses, pastries, and a home-made ice cream section. To top it off all this comes at just Rs 305 (plus taxes). Going green isn’t all that bad for once you try these greens there’s no way you would not want to come back.
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How to Make Simple But Tasty Diabetic Meals: Chicken, Peach, Walnut Salad or Chicken Tortilla Soup
Would you like to invite your diabetic friend over for lunch or perhaps you are diabetic and want to invite friends to lunch but don't want them to feel they have to eat "diabetic food." There are quick, easy and lite meals you can make quickly, easily, and all will enjoy. This recipe for the Chicken, Peach, and Walnut Salad is a perfect choice. This recipe works for diabetics because of the carb to protein ratio and the 3 grams of fiber per serving. Remember there is basically no nutritional value in iceberg lettuce so it is best not to use it as a substitute for the mixed spring greens. Walnuts are very healthy nuts but if you just don't like them, you could substitute pecans or slivered almonds. If you prefer soup over salad or want to have a soup and salad luncheon, here is a Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe.
CHICKEN, PEACH, AND WALNUT SALAD
2 cups cubed or shredded cooked chicken breast
2 fresh peaches (medium sized), peeled and chopped coarse
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup mayonnaise (fat-free preferred)
1 tsp curry powder
8 cups packaged spring salad greens
In a medium mixing bowl combine the chicken, peaches, raisins, walnuts, mayonnaise, and curry powder. Gently toss to combine ingredients until coated.
Place salad greens on salad plates and top with the chicken mixture.
Yield: 4 servings
Per serving with 1/2 cup chicken mixture and 2 cups salad greens: 277 calories, 19 g carbs, 26 g protein, 3 g fiber, 12 g (1 g sat)fat, 57 mg cholesterol, 295 mg sodium Note: This analysis figured using fat-free mayonnaise!
Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meats, 1 1/2 fat, 1 starch
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
1 large chicken breast
32-36 oz chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
2 tbsp minced cilantro
2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
8 corn tortillas
In a large saucepan, simmer chicken covered in water for about 30 minutes.
Remove chicken from broth. Add enough of the canned broth to make the needed amount of broth called for. Shred chicken into the broth; add the onion, garlic, and tomatoes. Simmer mixture for 20 minutes. Add the cilantro and simmer 10 minutes longer.
To serve, cut 1 tortilla per serving and place in the bottom of the bowl. Add soup and sprinkle 1/4 cup of the shredded cheese over the top of each bowl. Float a sprig of fresh cilantro on top of each bowl as a garnish, if desired.
Enjoy!
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Unlimited soup, salad and bread stick special at Olive Garden?
I wanted to go to Olive Garden tonight but I am not sure if this special is only for lunch or is it also available for dinner? If so are the prices different?
It's only offered at lunch. It's my favorite thing on their menu!
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