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• 12 SALAD BAR MENU THEMES

• RICE IS NICE

• ROASTING VEGETABLES : TIPS & RECIPES

• VINAGRETTES & DRESSINGS

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• SEASONAL RECIPES FROM FOODLAND ONTARIO

   

12 Salad Bar themes

Simply click on the theme below which tkes you to suggested fruits, vegetables, carbohydrates, proteins for the salad bar plus links to RECIPES for large quantities!

MENU #1
Green Salad with MACARONI & CHEESE $.51 per serving

3 Fruits: Bananas, Oranges, Pears -$.45 per serving
5 Vegetables: Carrots (mini), Cucumber (English), Green Peppers,
Snow Peas, Grape Tomatoes -$.45 per serving
Lettuce: Iceberg - $.05 per serving
Carbohydrate: Macaroni
Protein: Cheese

MENU #2
PARSLEY, LEMON, DILL RICE and SALMON SALAD

3 Fruits: Honey Dew Melon, Apples, Bananas-$.45 per serving
5 Vegetables: Carrots (mini), Celery, Zucchini, Sprouts, Cauliflower -$.45/serving
Lettuce: Mesculan Mix - $.08 per serving
Carbohydrate: Rice - $.08 per serving
Protein: Salmon - $.40 per serving

MENU #3
Tacos with Refried Beans

3 Fruits: Oranges, Watermelon, Apples
5 Vegetables: Carrots (mini), Corn, Cherry Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Celery
Lettuce: Romaine
Carbohydrate: Tortilla Shells - Corn
Protein: Cheese – shredded, Refried Beans

MENU #4
CURRIED RICE SALAD

3 Fruits: Strawberries, Kiwi, Bananas
5 Vegetables: Sprouts – Mung Bean, Radishes, Cucumber, Green Peppers, Mushrooms
Lettuce: Mesculan Mix
Carbohydrate: Rice
Protein: Chickpeas

MENU #5
MEXICAN BLACK BEAN SALAD and QUESIDILLAS

3 Fruits: Bananas, Honeydew, Pears
5 Vegetables: Coleslaw – cabbage & carrots, Zucchini, Tomatoes, Broccoli
Lettuce: Boston
Carbohydrate: Quesidillas
Protein: Black Beans, Cheese

MENU #6
Pita Sandwiches with HUMMUS

3 Fruits: Apples, Cantaloupe, Nectarines
5 Vegetables: Carrots (mini), Cucumber, Green peppers, Tomato slices, Green onions
Lettuce: Mesculan Mix
Carbohydrate: Pita Bread
Protein: Hummus

MENU #7
3 POTATO SALAD and TUNA SALAD

3 Fruits: Honeydew Melon, Oranges, Bananas
5 Vegetables: Green Beans, Potatoes, Yams, English Cucumber, Green Peppers, Grape Tomatoes
Lettuce: Mesculan Mix
Carbohydrate: Potatoes and Yams
Protein: Tuna

MENU #8
Wrap Sandwiches with EGG SALAD

3 Fruits: Kiwi, Mango, Bananas
5 Vegetables: Asparagus, Mini Carrots, Yellow Beans, Sprouts, Tomatoes slices
Lettuce: Green Leaf
Carbohydrate: Wheat Wraps
Protein: Egg Salad

MENU #9
Caesar Salad with TOFU CAESAR DRESSING

3 Fruits: Apples, Cantaloupe, Nectarines
5 Vegetables: Carrots (mini), Cucumber, Green peppers, Grape Tomatoes, Green onions
Lettuce: Romaine
Carbohydrate: Croutons
Protein: Cheese – Parmesan, Tofu Caesar Dressing, Chickpeas

MENU #10
Pasta Salad

3 Fruits: Grapes, Nectarines, bananas
5 Vegetables: English Cucumber, Red Onion, Green Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes, and Carrot Sticks
Lettuce: Romaine
Carbohydrate: Orzo pasta
Protein: Feta Cheese
Olives

MENU #11
VEGETARIAN CHILI with Pumpernickel Bread and Cole Slaw

3 Fruits: Apples, Peaches, Cantaloupe
5 Vegetables: Mini Carrots, English Cucumber, Green Peppers, and Cauliflower.
Lettuce: Cole Slaw
Carbohydrate: Pumperknickel Bread
Protein: Black Beans, White Beans

MENU #12
Tacos with MOROCCAN RED BEAN SPREAD and GUACAMOLE

3 Fruits: Bananas, Plums, Honeydew
5 Vegetables: Carrots (mini), Cucumber, Avocados, Mushrooms, Tomato Slices
Lettuce: Ice Berg
Carbohydrate: Taco
Protein: Cheese – Shredded
Moroccan Red Bean spread