FYI-Accidental Savings

I had some leftover chicken and decided to go to the grocery store to get some salad to go with it. I was torn between going to the salad bar and buying a prepackaged salad. I have not gone to the salad bar at the grocery store in a while. I always spend way more than $7.00 for the salad. The salad is always great, however, I can not always afford to pay that kind of money for salad.

I thought things through and reasoned that I already had chicken at home so I could get a salad without the meat. I am also on Weight Watchers, so I would not put all of the junk I normally would on the salad. I decided to go to the salad bar and I am glad I did. I got mostly mixed lettuce and fresh spinach with strategically placed veggies and cheese. I put the salad dressing in a container on the side. I got a full container of salad for $2.25. Yes, I said $2.25 for the salad. I almost fainted.

If you are looking to save a little money at the salad bar in your local grocery store, focus on lettuce, right portion veggies, a little cheese, and dressing on the side. Not only will you save money, you will save calories as well. Plus you will wind up with a healthy, tasty salad. Have a great weekend.