Leafy Greens Salad Bar

01/21/2014

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Leafy Greens Closes Manhattan Beach Store, Licenses Brand to Other Operators. After almost 2 years of being so well-received and enjoyed by the local community, Leafy Greens Salad Bar will be closing its downtown Manhattan Beach location this month. - PR12271120

12/31/2013

Happy New Year!! We are closed today and tomorrow. See you on Thursday 1/2. Be safe over the holiday!

12/30/2013

Fruits & veggies are the biggest bang for the buck. We agree with that statement. Read up on 14 top diet trends for 2014. http://newhope360.com/breaking-news/14-top-diet-trends-2014

Which fad diets will be hot? Which will be out? Which foods top the list? Here's what leading dietitians' magic 8 balls read.

12/27/2013

Focus on a combination of health and food enjoyment when preparing meals. It's the best of both worlds. Happy weekend!!

Don’t let the nutrition “shoulds” of cooking can get in the way of true food enjoyment. Here are 5 secrets for enjoying the best of both worlds:

12/24/2013

We will be closed today and tomorrow for the Christmas holiday. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!!

12/23/2013

Now here is a different type of holiday Wreath. It's a salad wreath. Brilliant! Thanks to Real Food for Life! for sharing.

Need a last-minute idea for a holiday gathering? This salad makes a wonderful center piece. You can serve it family or buffet style and allow guests to serve themselves or you could toss it table side and serve it to everyone. Cheers! Print Holiday Salad Wreath Serving Size: 4 Ingredients 2 poun...

12/20/2013

As Christmas approaches, we have the perfect Christmas tree salad to add to the menu over the holidays. Thanks to The Lunchbox Bunch for sharing. Take a peek:

1 bunch organic swiss chard (red or green will work) - rinsed well + sliced into thin ribbons
1/3 cup pomegranate seeds (about the amount from from 1 medium pomegranate)
3/4 cup frozen red globe grapes, sliced*
2 satsuma mandarin oranges, chopped
1 small onion, diced
1/4-1/2 cup chopped pecans, raw
2 Tbsp dried cranberries (or another dried fruit like dried golden raisins or even chopped dates!) - organic
1 small honeycrisp apple, organic - chopped

Directions: Simply prep all your ingredients and toss them with the dressing/spices in a large bowl. Toss and mix very well since this will help to distribute the flavors and infuse the chard with flavor. You can serve right away or chill in the fridge for up to 12 hours in advance before serving. Any longer and your chard will begin to get a bit soft. Serve raw and chilled. Top it! For the ""star"" tree topper, simply toast any slice of bread and using either your knife (free-hand) or a star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out a toast star to top the tree salad.

Check out this link for dressing and special ingredient ideas: http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2012/12/christmas-tree-salad-pomegranate-pecans.html"

12/19/2013

Looking for a last minute, healthy food option for your holiday party? Call us. We will bring the healthy to you! orderleafy.com

12/18/2013

Stick with the eating plan during the holidays. This includes plenty of salads and following these 10 tips from .

Liz Pearson is a Registered Dietitian, Speaker and Bestselling Author who believes that food, love and life should be delicious! She has a passion for peanut butter sandwiches and an undying love for chocolate.

12/17/2013

You take a good amount of time creating that perfect, healthy salad for your meal. What about the beverage? If you want to treat yourself to something besides water, here are 20 healthy alternatives to soda and juice.

These healthy alternatives to soda will please even the pickiest palate and satisfy your cravings for fizz. I've collected 20 fabulously fizzy, healthy, homemade drink recipes for you to try.

12/16/2013

Are you a fan of brussel sprouts? Not many people are. Here are 8 recipes that may change your mind. Thanks to Healthcastle Fraser Valley for sharing. www.raservalley.healthcastle.com/8-recipes-will-change-your-mind-about-brussel-sprouts

12/13/2013

Happy Friday! Today we share a Christmas salad recipe you can use throughout the entire holiday season. Take a look:

Salad ingredients
1 crunchy round lettuce
1 pack or three mixed salad leaves (rocket, spinach, mustard leaf, lambs lettuce….)
3 green apples cored and sliced
3 hard pears, cored and sliced
1 punnet strawberries
1 punnet blueberries
250g caramelized salted nuts (easy to find at Christmas)
150g Gorgonzola cheese

Add other ingredients you like such as: grapes, kiwi, pumpkin seeds, crispy bacon pieces, other cheeses, asparagus, pecans, roasted cashews, whatever is your bag.

Steps:
1) Place the bowl of dressing in the centre of a large platter with a ladle.
2) Break up the crunchy lettuce and spread around the bowl and over the plate as a base.
3) Next cover that lettuce with interesting and tasty salad leaves. Place the apple on one side and the pear on the opposite side. Sprinkle the fruit with broken up Gorgonzola.
4)Fill the remaining sides with strawberries and blueberries.
5) Sprinkle the caramelised salted nuts over all.
6)Place the spectacular, colourful platter on the table and your guest can take their salad and ladle the dressing onto their own plates.

For more info on how to make the dressing, follow this link: http://devonium.wordpress.com/2012/12/15/christmas-salad/

Enjoy the salad and enjoy your weekend.