When I fix a big salad have found using Salsa works great. I always prefer salsa with taco salad, why not any salad, and the best part is fat free, low calories and you can use more salsa than any salad dressing. And to tweak I add a couple of tablespoons of Balsamic Vinegar.
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This is one of my favorite tips! I preach it to everyone who I see eating a salad. Why take something so good for you and pour all those calories on top??
BRIGNALIA4/22/2010 9:33:00 AM
awesome way to add veggies
SPARKLING-REET4/21/2010 1:45:00 AM
I use salsa this way, too! Lower in calories than most commercial dressings.
PYNNER4/21/2010 12:51:00 AM
I agree, last summer when my garden was in full swing I was constantly making fresh salsa and it tasted wonderful on my salads.
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My husband had suggested using salsa instead of salad dressing.you save a lot of calories and still adds good flavor to your salad
Most salad dressings are empty calories. Instead of regular salad dressing, try salsa, hummus thinned out with water or lemon juice, or any kind of yogurt sauce (greek tzatziki, indian raita, etc.) Any of these have lower calories and more nutrition than the empty fat/sugar calories of salad dressing.
