Salad Days Are Here Again!!
You have to sing that to the tune of Happy Days Are Here Again. Here in the Northeast, we are finally enjoying some beautiful spring time weather. And there’s nothing like some sunshine and mild temperatures to make me start eating salad for lunch again. It is such a refreshing feeling to have salad cravings!
I made that one while lunching at home.
- Green leaf and romaine lettuce (NuVal score of 100)
- Cucumbers (NuVal score of 93)
- Cocktail tomatoes (NuVal score of 96)
- Grilled asparagus (NuVal score of 100, but the olive oil we used to grill it only gets an 11)
- Full Circle Garbanzo beans (NuVal score of 82)
- Boar’s Head sliced cheddar cheese (not yet scored)
- Newman’s Own light Italian dressing (NuVal score of 3)
I paired it with 2 Ryvita crackers (NuVal score of 87) and some Cedar’s roasted red pepper hummus (NuVal score of 61). It was so good, I had to make it in a bring-to-work version.
This time I swapped my Ryvita for some Joseph’s Flax, Oat Bran & Whole Wheat Flour Pita Bread (NuVal score of 65), added a clementine (NuVal score of 94), and finished up with a cup of Mint Medley tea and a few dark chocolate chips.
My office partner, Rachel, is on a salad kick too.
Between Rachel, Tina, and myself, there’s a lot of noisy crunching going on!
Remember my cool new lunch bag? Well, the kind people at Built NY sent me one to give away to one lucky ABBG reader!
The bag is called the Gourmet Getaway. So, today, in honor of the new beautiful Spring weather, I’m having a Gourmet Getaway Giveaway!
I love my lunch bag. Our Office Manager here at NuVal stopped by my office today and spied it. She thought is was a purse, not a lunch bag! She agreed that it is The Bomb!
The nice people at BuiltNY also sent me a laptop sleeve. For me – sorry, not to give away. Isn’t it cool though?
It’s made of neoprene (the wetsuit material) and it is checkpoint friendly so you can get through airport security faster. And, best of all, it matches my running shoes!
If you love BuiltNY stuff too, you can become a fan on Facebook. I know that next, I am shopping for one of their camera cases for my poor abused digital camera.
To Enter the Gourmet Getaway Giveaway:
All you need to do is comment below and answer the following question:
- If you won the Gourmet Getaway, what would you put in it and what is the NuVal score of that item?
For ideas, check out this blog, or our other two NuVal blogs: Trading Up Downtown or Nutrition Outlook. You can also find interesting scores on the NuVal site.
But wait, there’s more!
I am also throwing in a limited edition NuVal water bottle!
You get all this for one low price of leaving a little comment! You can’t go wrong. Hurry, the contest closes at 11:59 pm Eastern time tonight! I can’t wait to hear what you have to say! Happy Spring!
Winner of the Dreamfields GiveAway
Wow! It’s a big week for GiveAways! Congratulations to Commenter #16, Christina. You’ve won yesterday’s Trade-Up Tuesday GiveAway!
Posted by: Melissa 49 comments
Tags: BuiltNY
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 7:43 am
If I won I would put chickpeas in it (my current love) but I couldn’t find a score SO I will also put sweet potatoes in it which get a 96
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 7:43 am
Ok, I totally need that laptop cover…too!
I’d put a protein shake or two (no, really!), almonds and an apple in my bag.
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 8:02 am
I hope I am not too late! I would place my romaine lettuce (100) with cherry tomatoes (96) for my lunch (I eat it every day at work). Thank you!
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 8:02 am
Yummy tomatoes–Nuval score of 96
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 8:04 am
I make lettuce roll ups using canned tuna I keep in my desk and romaine–100–that I would pack in the bag
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 8:08 am
I would mash a sweet potato with cinnamon (Nuval of 96) and put it in the bag (though honestly my wife would probably steal the bag
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 8:08 am
Oh ~ I got my days mixed up…… thought it was the 11th!! I’d also include a banana (91). Thanks again!!
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 8:10 am
Wow, I am definitely ordering that laptop cover after I comment. I would make chickpea patties for my lunch bag! Nuval score of 82
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 8:57 am
Chobani Greek Yogurt Vanilla (73) and
Arnold 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Thins (37) with
Turkey Breast (skinless) (48),
Tomatoes (96),
Avocados (89),
and spicy mustard
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 9:00 am
I would put a vanilla Chobani yogurt (73) with some Bear Naked protein granola (45) in that fabulous lunch bag
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 9:01 am
oh my gosh – that is SUCH a cute lunch bag! i would put my fresh fruit for my lunch in it: banana (91) and apple (96).
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Blueberries (100) and a Greek yogurt! And an apple (96) for later cause they are my favorite snack:)
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 9:29 am
I seriously need a lunch bag to pack my lunch and snacks for work! If I won the Gourmet Getaway I would have Chobani Greek Yogurt Plain (NuVal score: 91) and Oranges (NuVal score: 100)in it for my afternoon snack!
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 9:34 am
What a great little lunch bag!
I would put in it
A turkey (score 48) sandwich on Arnold flax and fiber bread (score 48) with 1/2 avacado (score 89)
A cup of blueberries (score 100)
and a Kashi oatmeal cookie for good measure (score 40)
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 9:37 am
I would put a bnnana (91), blueberries (100) and an Oikos Greek Yogurt in it!
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 9:43 am
Oooo I’ve always wanted one of those lunch boxes and that one’s awesome!! I’d pack snacks for work- a mango (93), plain greek yogurt (91), Kashi whole grain cereal puffs (90).
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 9:50 am
blueberries (100!) are my favorite!
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 9:58 am
This is too stylish, I love it!!! Mangoes (93) were on sale this week, so that would definately be in my bag…I’m also trying hard to “trade-up” many of my items, so I would also have an Arnold whole wheat sandwich thin (37) with turkey, instead of the usual sliced bread!
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 9:59 am
this is so cute! I’d put some Ryvita crackers, apples, strawberries, sliced turkey and swiss cheese in it and take my kids to the park (since it’s SO nice outside) and have a little picnic. Why save this cute bag just for work?
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 10:06 am
I would put in sweet potatoes (96)!
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 10:11 am
I’d fill that lunch bag w/ a salad made of romaine lettuce (Nuval score of 100), broccoli (Nuval score of 100), cold roasted sweet potatoes (Nuval score of 96–I roast them w/o oil), and a sammich made w/ baked chicken breast(Nuval score of 39) and avocado (Nuval score of 89) and a Arnold 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Thin (37). And I’d also throw in some mango for dessert (Nuval score of 93).
Now I’m hungry!! Is it lunchtime yet?
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 10:11 am
This is an adorable bag! I’d pack a banana (Nuval score 91) – I think it would be way more protected in this lunch bag than floating around in my purse
Ha. Thanks, Melissa!
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 10:11 am
I’d pack fresh pineapple. A score of 99.
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 10:22 am
I would pack the leftovers of last night’s chicken, which includes cauliflower with a score of 100 (yay!), chicken thighs (couldn’t find the score, probably a little lower than the breast’s 39), chicken broth (?), olive oil (11), and curry powder. It’s one of those dishes that’s even better the next day.
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 10:34 am
I’ve been looking high and low for Teddie Unsalted Old Fashioned Natural Peanut Butter (NuVal score: 49) with no luck. WHEN I find it I’ll put it in my Gourmet Getaway!!
Thanks for a chance to win! ~ Angie
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 10:46 am
Love the bright colors! I would totally put in bananas since they are my new craving … and they score 91 which is a cool surprise!
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 10:55 am
My lunch lately has been been my version of stir fry using olive oil (11), onion (93), Broccoli (100), Carrots (99), Celery (90), Shrimp (75), with lot of spices.
I also take an apple (96) with me..
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 10:56 am
So cute! I would pack an apple(96) and some chobani plain greek yogurt(91) and some water for a snack!
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 11:07 am
I would put a salad with tomaotes (96) and finish it off with a bananna (91). I love the bag!
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 11:09 am
I would use it for some Chobani Greek Yogurt Plain (NuVal score: 91) and a banana (91). Thanks for the chance!
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 11:48 am
I’d take a salad! Romaine (100) with spinach, a tiny bit of grilled chicken, a mandarin orange, and oriental chicken salad dressing. Yum! No clue how to find the other scores, can’t figure out how to search on the site.
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 11:56 am
I would use it for some Chobani Greek Yogurt Vanilla (73) and Avocados (89).
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
I guess I’d pack a salad with some iceberg lettuce (82) and a ham salad sandwich with Healthy Choice Hearty 7 – Grain Bread (35)
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Great giveaway! I’ve been on a berry kick lately, so I’d put in some blueberries (100). And maybe a greek salad made with tomatoes (96) and cucumbers (93) and garbanzo beans (82). Yum!
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
I’d put my breakfast in it. A banana (91) and my chobani greek yogurt (73)
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
I’d put in anything with chia seeds in it – they are my new obsession! I couldn’t find a score for those.
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Love the colors of this bag!
I’m putting in a sweet potato(96) topped with some plain chobani greek yogurt (73).
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
I am on a veggie kick lately too, so I would put broccoli florets in the lovely new lunch bag. They score a 100. I need a less childlike lunch bag! Would love to win it.
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
I would pack it with avocado (89) cherry tomatoes (96) almonds, lemon and home made flax crackers. Yum!
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
I’m loading up my lunch with hummus. I love love love hummus. I think it would work just great in my new bag! (: Right next to my new water bottle too!!
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
Oooh I’ve wanted one of their lunchbags for so long!! I’m also starting to crave more raw veggies as the sun is shining more so I would probably put in there some of my favorite ones to munch on–cherry tomatoes (96) and cucumbers (93)…
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
This colorful bag is great! I would fill it with snacks like Kashi little oatmeal cookies (NuVal score of 40), fresh pineapple (NuVal score of 99), a container filled with cukes (NuVal score of 93), carrots (NuVal score of 99) and little tomatoes (NuVal score of 96). I have been wanting to try some of Tina’s good for us goodies, so I might bake some of those to put in the bag as well.
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Love this bag! I would load it up with a container of whole wheat couscous (88) mixed with chopped avocado (89) and salsa, and another container of bluberries (100). Yum!
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
sweet potato (96)as main.
greek yogurt (91) with a drizzle of honey yummm
&& kashi whole grain puffs (91).
Blueberries (100)! I LOVE LOVE LOVE blueberries!
wow I just ate lunch, but this is making me hungry! haha
I really hope I win this giveaway..
I have the worst luck with them!
But the lunch bag and waterbottle look so beautiful!
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
ooops ..something happened to my first post.Boomers have the hardest time with this new communicating…
I would love this ,especially when I take my Granddaughter to the local municipal airport . She likes to have snacks and watch the airplanes come and go in the warm weather.
I think it would be awesome for my mid-morning snack;
that is 1/2 banana(scores 91 for a whole)
on Mar 10th, 2010 at 7:28 pm
ooops ..something happened to my first post.Boomers have the hardest time with this new communicating…
I would love this ,especially when I take my Granddaughter to the local municipal airport . She likes to have snacks and watch the airplanes come and go in the warm weather.
I think it would be awesome for my mid-morning snack;
that is 1/2 banana(scores 91 for a whole),Chobani non fat Greek yogurt(91) and walnuts(82) . The waterbottle could hold my seltzer with a splash of cranberry(???? score) and of course the same nutritious snack for my Granddaughter.
My Granddaughter asks “can we go to the airport to see Plane Jane? ” an old Army airplane painted in a wonderful camouflage disguise…we are making memories and eating nutritious.
on Mar 11th, 2010 at 10:13 am
My husband LOST my BuiltNY bag. Obviously I miss it terribly! I would fill it with strawberries (100) and plain Oikos (93) !!!!!
on Mar 11th, 2010 at 11:01 am
Such a cute bag! I would put blueberries (100), a banana (91), and some Silk chocolate soy milk (68) inside
on Mar 11th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
I would make a salad using iceburg lettuce (82) with some boneless chicken breast (39). Yum!