To add flavor, texture, color, to a healthy salad, try these steps:
Use organic if possible. Select as few or as many from each category.
A. Leafy Greens:
- spinach
- mix greens
- kale
- endive
- broccoli
- sprouts
- etc.
B. Vegetables:
- (pickled) cabbage
- tomatoes
- avocado
- radishes
- carrot(s)
- roasted vegetables
- cucumbers
- zucchini
- cauliflower
- radicchio
- corn
- etc.
C. Texture:
- toasted (gluten-free) breadcrumbs
- seeds
- nuts (If serving to guest, check to see that there are no alleges.)
- fresh fruit
- dried fruit
- dried raisons
- cooked rice, lentils, quinoa, etc.
- (dairy-free) cheese(s)
- etc.
D. Herbs:
- chopped leaves from carrots, celery, radishes
- mint
- dill
- Italian herbs
- basil
- seaweed
- etc.
E. Finally drizzle with:
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- balsamic wine
- white or red wine vinegar
- chilli flakes
- favorite salad dressing
1. Toss the ingredients.
2. Drizzle ingredients of your choice.
3. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 2-3 days.
