Salads can be packed full of valuable nutrients, depending on the variety of vegetables you put in them. Also, the amount of calories in your salad can vary widely because of the type of cheese, dressing, nuts and protein you may add onto it.

Costco is a chain of membership warehouses, and also offers many meal options to choose from at its food courts. Items include desserts, sandwiches, hot dogs and even pizza. One option for lunch or dinner is a Caesar salad, with or without a grilled chicken breast.

Although fast food restaurants aren’t typically known for healthy food choices, McDonald’s restaurants offer salads that may be a good option for those watching what they eat. Like most foods, McDonald’s salads can be more healthy or less healthy depending on the way they are prepared.

Whether for a school-lunch sandwich filling, a fancy picnic spread or on top of some greens, egg salad provides plenty of protein to fuel your body. While most recipes contain the same basic ingredients -- eggs, mayonnaise, herbs and spices -- small variations can result in huge nutritional differences.

Seaweed provides the body with an array of health benefits due to its content of essential minerals, according to The Best of Raw Food online. Seaweed is often considered an “ancient super food” and was used throughout history to promote health and longevity.

Applebee’s is a casual dining restaurant offering a variety of menu choices, from pasta and burgers to chicken and steak. Although many items are high in calories, fat and sodium, the restaurant also offers healthier meals with less than 550 calories.

Many people think of salads as foods that will help them lose weight. It’s true that most salad vegetables are low in calories, which is important when trying to lose weight.