Salad Bowls for a Crowd

 Dressing

3/4 cups Apple juice concentrate

 3 Tab olive oil

1/3 cups Balsamic vinegar

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 Tab. garlic

minced

4 oz. Baby spinach

fresh, leaves

Salad

8 oz. Tomatoes

fresh, diced

4 oz. Cucumbers

fresh, diced

4 oz. Carrots

fresh, shredded

1/3 cup Red onions

fresh, thinly sliced

1/2 lb Cranberries

dried

23 Eggs

boiled, diced

4 oz. Apples

diced, fresh

1/2 lb Baby spinach

fresh, leaves

3/4 lb Romaine lettuce

fresh, shredded

Dressing: Pour apple juice concentrate, olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic, and spinach into a blender. Blend on high speed until dressing is liquefied and smooth. Mix for 3–5 minutes. DO NOT OVERMIX.

Assembly per bowl:

First layer: 2 Tbsp spinach dressing on the bottom of each container.

Second layer: 1⁄4 cup tomatoes on top of spinach.

Third layer: 1⁄8 cup cucumbers on top of tomatoes.

Fourth layer: 1⁄4 cup carrots on top of cucumbers.

Fifth layer: 1⁄4 cup onions on top of carrots.

Sixth layer: 2 Tbsp cranberries on top of onions.

Seventh layer: 1⁄2 cup eggs on top of cranberries.

Eighth layer: 1⁄4 cup apples on top of eggs.

Ninth layer: 1⁄2 cup lettuce on top of apples.

Spinach Salad with Eggs and Onion

Quartered hard-boiled eggs, diced Spanish onion,  garlic croutons and baby spinach.

source: Susannah's Kitchen

Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese and Pears 🍐

Sliced pears, pecans, craisins, goat cheese and baby spinach. 

source: Susannah's Kitchen

Spinach Salad with Tomato and Egg

Halved cherry tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs quarters, salt and  freshly ground pepper on a bed of baby spinach.

source: Susannah's Kitchen

Mediterranean Spinach and Quinoa Salad

Baby Spinach
Quinoa, cooked
White beans
Golden raisins
Orange segments
Feta cheese
Black Olives,  sliced
Red onion, sliced
Roasted Red Peppers

Orange Vinaigrette dressing
Makes 10 servings; one serving 1 Tablespoon

1/2 cup Olive oil
2 Tab. White Wine Vinegar
1/4 cup Orange juice
2 tea. Fresh dill
Salt and pepper, to taste

Whisk everything together and serve.

Source: Skinny Ms.

I got this one from my local community college cafeteria! It may not be the prettiest of salads, but oh, so good and so good for you!

Dark Greens- Spinach, Kale, Chard

Perfect Portion : Eat as much as you would like.

• Very low glycemic index 
• Helps prevent cancer 
• Lowers risk of heart disease 
• Lowers risk of cataracts and macular degeneration 
• High in vitamin K, helps build strong bones 
• Prevents loss of long-term memory and learning ability