Honestly, I am not a huge fan of making salads because I am a bit lazy when it comes to chopping veggies. But I always love the end result and that keeps me chopping away! I have found that my favorite salad doesn’t just include greens and veggies- it takes a specific equation. Here is how to make the best salad!
1. Start with the basics. Kale, spinach, or a spring mix are my usual go-to’s.
2. Pack in the veggies. I always add carrots and celery, but love to also incorporate seasonal veggies. Another thing I’m obsessed with adding are marinated asparagus spears!
3. Sprinkle in something sweet (sparingly). Adding a little sweetness to a salad makes it a lot more enjoyable if you don’t typically like greens. I add either a little chopped apple, some citrus, or dried cherries or craisins. But remember not to cancel out the salad with added sugar (no matter how natural it may be).
4. Make it filling. Bleu cheese is my favorite way to add some protein to a salad, but I also enjoy adding grilled chicken or parmesan cheese to make the side dish into a meal.
5. Go nuts! Adding some chopped walnuts, sunflower seeds, or slivered almonds gives an unexpected crunch to keep the salad exciting!
7. Drizzle on the dressing. In my experience, I have found store bought salad dressing to be overpriced and packed with calories and sugar. The easiest dressing to make is the usual vinaigrette of olive oil and balsamic vinegar- and add herbs if you want!
Don’t forget these salad essentials:
salad plates // salad bowl set // salad serving set
stainless steel salad spinner // salad dressing shaker // gold dipped salad serving set
And that is all it takes. I love making salads throughout the Spring and Summer months when I want a lighter meal. Stay tuned- I’m sure I will be sharing some of my specific favorite salad recipes in the near future!
XO,
L