On the weekend, we were at the mall in the late afternoon. On the way out, we passed by Fresh Choice, a salad buffet. It’s one of the places we go to once in a while with the toddler. There is lots of room, it’s noisy, and if the toddler makes a mess, it’s not a big deal… Plus, the toddler really likes to eat beans there. It’s not that we don’t eat beans at home, but I guess to the toddler they taste better at Fresh Choice….
Anyway, when we passed by there, the toddler insisted on eating there. Since it was almost dinner time, and I really didn’t feel like cooking anyway, we agreed. And I remembered that I really enjoy eating a nice, “interesting” salad when I don’t have to make it…
Here is my plate. Because of all the different textures and flavors, I never need to use dressing at Fresh Choice. I don’t remember everything I put on my plate, but there was spinach, cucumber slices, mushrooms, beets, red cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, jicama, radishes, gabanzo beans, edamame, kidney beans, cottage cheese, & blue cheese.
And here is hubby’s plate.
And the toddler’s bowl of beans & peas…
The toddler also loves to eat the tofu there. So he always gets a bowl of tofu as well.
In addition, the toddler also finished a bowl of macaroni & cheese. Since children 2 and under eat for free, the toddler certainly got his money’s worth! :)
I think the reason hubby loves to go to Fresh Choice is the dessert. He always gets a little bit of ice cream with tons of chocolate syrup, strawberry sauce, & caramel sauce. Since we don’t go very often, I guess it’s okay…
And here is the toddler’s and my dessert. Yes, I know, the toddler and I are soooo good! Just kidding; there are no "good" or "bad" foods... :)
Questions: What do you add to your salad to make it “interesting?” Do you put things on your salad at a buffet that you never add at home? I always add cottage cheese at a buffet, but I never add it at home for some reason…
Be well,
Andrea
