What can I replace cucumber with in a salad?!
Answers: I just don't like it. I don't like bananas and not too fussed on celery. In a sandwich or pitta pocket I will have lettuce leaves and tomato and I want something different. PS no meat
In pitta, how about trying rocket and watercress which are a bit more interesting than lettuce, with some cherry tomatoes. Then there are all kinds of other things you can have, roasted peppers or aubergine, garlic mushrooms, fried courgette. I'm sure that whatever veggies you have in your cupboard could enhance the flavour.
For that little bit of extra flavour though, try topping it with a dollop of homous and a drop of hot pepper sauce (if you like things spicy!)
Bean sprouts
red onions and grated carrot
baby spinach-------------watercress===cress==... green or yellow peppers----coleslaw
celery
How about zucchini or squash? Eggplant, pears, almonds, walnuts, cranberries, black beans, peas, strawberries, green beans, lentils...you're only limited by your dietary restrictions and your imagination!
carrot..?
courgettes, peppers, red onion
Avocado, grated carrotts, cheese, onions, peppers
Mmm enjoy it!
Just leave them out. Do a simple lettuce tomato salad
tomato, boiled egg, sweetcorn, sweet peppers, carrot sticks, grapes, a nice crispy iceberg lettuce, i could go on and on mmmm i really fancy a salad now
Avacado perhaps?
Carrots, green pepper, yellow pepper, apple, raisins or maybe just a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.
why not try avocado, half it scoop out the flesh and dice it mix it with mayo and mix wit6h salad
also try cabbage
Sprouts are a great idea for a pita sandwich. You could also use broccoli florets, or sliced bell peppers.
chick peas... mmmm
CARROTS
TURKEY SALAD PITAS
1/4 c. low-fat, low sodium Swiss cheese, cut into thin strips
1/2 c. cooked, cubed turkey
1 tbsp. thinly sliced green onion
1 1/2 c. chopped vegetables (celery, cucumber, zucchini, green pepper, etc.)
Combine and chill. Prepare dressing.
DRESSING:
1/4 c. low or no-fat plain yogurt
1 tbsp. lite mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. prepared mustard (salad or dijon style)
Dash or more (as desired) black pepper
Mix dressing with meat, cheese, and vegetables. This will fill 2 large (6 1/2 inch) pitas - whole wheat or of choice, or more smaller pitas which may be halved and filled for appetizers.
HUMMUS
A Middle Eastern dip that is served with warm pocket bread. 2 tbsp. sesame seeds 2 tbsp. olive oil 4 to 6 tsp. lemon juice 2 tsp. paprika 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 tsp. salt Dash of pepper 6 inch pita rounds, cut in sixths
Drain beans, reserving 1/3 cup of the liquid. In blender of food processor bowl, combine all ingredients. Process until smooth, scraping sides of bowl with spatula. Turn into serving bowl; serve at room temperature with pita wedges.
This recipe was given to me by a Lebanese friend many years ago. It makes a great appetizer as a filling for cherry tomato cups. Cut top off tomato, scoop out pulp, fill each tomato using a pastry bag, and garnish with a parsley leaf.
TUNA & KASHA SALAD
1 (7 oz.) can tuna (chunk or solid), drained
3/4 c. cooked Kasha
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1/4 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. chopped onion
2 tbsp. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 tbsp. prepared mustard
2 tsp. lemon juice
Use kasha prepared according to basic recipe on package. Combine all ingredients. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to mingle. Serve on lettuce along with tomato wedges. Or fill pita bread pockets with the salad and garnish with shredded lettuce. Serves 4.
Here's a hearty and healthy salad choice for lunch of a simple supper. Served either as a salad or as a filling for pita sandwiches, this recipe adds up to good eating. Take it along (in an insulated container or Thermos) to work or the ski slopes.
TUNA & KASHA SALAD
1 (7 oz.) can tuna (chunk or solid), drained
3/4 c. cooked Kasha
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1/4 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. chopped onion
2 tbsp. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 tbsp. prepared mustard
2 tsp. lemon juice
Use kasha prepared according to basic recipe on package. Combine all ingredients. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to mingle. Serve on lettuce along with tomato wedges. Or fill pita bread pockets with the salad and garnish with shredded lettuce. Serves 4.
Here's a hearty and healthy salad choice for lunch of a simple supper. Served either as a salad or as a filling for pita sandwiches, this recipe adds up to good eating. Take it along (in an insulated container or Thermos) to work or the ski slopes.
TUNA & KASHA SALAD
1 (7 oz.) can tuna (chunk or solid), drained
3/4 c. cooked Kasha
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1/4 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. chopped onion
2 tbsp. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 tbsp. prepared mustard
2 tsp. lemon juice
Use kasha prepared according to basic recipe on package. Combine all ingredients. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to mingle. Serve on lettuce along with tomato wedges. Or fill pita bread pockets with the salad and garnish with shredded lettuce. Serves 4.
PITA SALAD SANDWICH
4 loaves pita bread
4 c. shredded lettuce
2 green onions, sliced
1 carrot, diced
1/3 c. red bell pepper, diced
1/2 c. grated American cheeze
Dash of salt
Mayonnaise as spread
Tomatoes, diced (optional)
Spread mayonnaise inside bread. Toss vegetables. Fill each half pita with salad. May send sandwich filling in separate container and fill sandwich just before eating.
are you a rabbit or what
You can slice raw zucchini or crookneck squash ... jicama is good in julienne slices .... alfalfa sprouts ... try sliced strawberries or mandarin oranges in salads too (especially good in spinach salads)
spinich
Uncooked and raw? I really like thinly sliced courgettes/zucchini as an alternative to cucumber.
But if you are generally thinking about new and more challenging fillings, try grated cheese MIXED with chutney, or onion, or chopped tomato, or tomato ketchup, or HP sauce, or whatever you like! Also egg chopped up with onions, or herbs, or mustard, or mayonnaise, or a mix of all! The best about this sort of mix, is that it sticks together in the sandwich and is easier to carry about (for packed lunch and stuff). Always be generous with salt and pepper/seasoning when making sandwiches and make sure the mix is right up to the edges rather than all in the middle. Have fun!
One idea might be to use shrimp...if you like shrimp. Another really great idea is to use those orange peanut butter crackers. Break them up and serve in the salad. Mmm-mmm!
You know what..there are sooooooo many things out there to put in a salad. I know people who have used Cracker Jacks and others who have used cheese.
A walk through the store tonight should provide you with plenty of added supplementals. Give 'em a try.
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boiled egg
Horse radishes cut into strips.
radishes