Comments on: 10 Classic DIY Salad Creations

By: Kat Tancock

Kat Tancock — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:05:10 +0000

…from Mark’s Daily Apple, a collection of 10 healthy salad recipes…

By: Nancy S

Nancy S — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:28:19 +0000

I like a little balsamic vinegar on my caprese. Here in Italy the mozzarella is different than the stuff I was used to in the states (you know, the “Precious” brand), a lot less salt and not a bunch of flavor so a little balsamic jazzes things right up! There is almost always olive oil and balsamic vinegar on the table here.

My other favorite Italian appetizer (yes, caprese is usually an appetizer course) is proscuitto and cantaloup, not sure if that has an Italian name! And I’m not sure where cantaloup falls on the PB spectrum of acceptable fruit, but it’s better than a breaded and fried appetizer, right????

By: Aaron

Aaron — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:06:19 +0000

Honey, like table sugar, is both sucrose and fructose and has the same sort of insulin response. Note however the small amounts called for in the recipes. If I recall correctly, 1 tbsp of honey is about 16 g sugar. Many of the above salad recipes (and accompanying dressings) make more than one serving.

Sugar substitutes are another story altogether:

On the Question of Sweeteners

By: Aaron

Aaron — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:03:58 +0000

Jennifer,

Mayo is your friend - especially if you make it yourself and use quality olive oil. Here is a recipe:

Homemade Condiment Creations

By: kat

kat — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:01:25 +0000

Great salad suggestions and fantastic blog. I got inspired and made myself a delicious and healthy steak salad with homemade balsalmico right now. Diggin’ in.

By: Moe

Moe — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:14:45 +0000

Yum!