Hi friends-
If you are in a salad rut, I am here to help because I love a GOOD salad. I don't do boring salads. Salads should be loaded with lots of different flavors, textures, colors, and toppings!
Use these 10 simple tips for taking your salad to the next level! Plus, I am sharing a few of my all-time favorite salad recipes!
SALAD TIPS
*Go Green- most salads start with a bed of greens. Don't be afraid to mix things up. Use kale, spinach, romaine, arugula, butter leaf lettuce, shaved Brussels sprouts, or a mix of greens!
*Pick a Protein- Get a protein boost by adding chicken, fish, shrimp, or steak. For a vegetarian salad, add beans, hard boiled eggs, lentils, or tofu. My personal favorite? Roasted chickpeas! So good!
*Add Grains- Bulk up your salad by adding your favorite grains. Pasta, quinoa, farro, orzo, and wild rice are all good options.
*Crunch-Crunch- Top your salads with homemade croutons, nuts (raw, toasted, or candied), pita chips, or tortilla chips. Candied pecans are always a winner! Cucumbers, bell peppers, cauliflower, and other fresh veggies also add a nice crunch.
*Feeling Fruity- Sweeten up your salad with fresh or dried fruit. Add in apple, pear, or peach slices. Berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries) are always a good idea. And don't forget about watermelon, it's so refreshing. For dried fruit, I love dried cranberries, cherries, or golden raisins.
*Roasted, Grilled, or Pickled Veggies- I love adding roasted vegetables or grilled vegetables to my salads. Clean out your veggie drawer, roast or grill, and top your salads. So easy! Pickled veggies also add a nice punch of flavor!
*So Fresh- Fresh herbs add SO much flavor! Mix in fresh basil, mint, chives, rosemary, or dill.
*Oh-So-Creamy- Adding in a creamy element is always so nice. Try avocado slices, crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese, a dollop of hummus or guacamole, tzatziki, or a scoop of cottage cheese.
*All Dressed Up- A good salad dressing is key! I love making my own homemade dressings, they are easy to whisk up and are so much better than store bought. A few of my go-to's include: basil vinaigrette, balsamic vinaigrette, Italian dressing, and creamy cilantro lime dressing. Drizzle away!
*Don't Forget About Salsa- Fresh salsas add SO much flavor. Sometimes, I use salsa as a dressing! Try these: easy blender salsa, pico de gallo, mango salsa, or pineapple salsa!
Don't be afraid to play around with your salads! Make sure you mix things up regularly!
Here are a few of our all-time favorite recipes if you need some inspiration to get started!
FAVORITE SALADS
- Easy Quinoa Salad
- Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
- Cobb Salad
- Easy Orzo Salad
- Summer Salad
- Black Bean Salad
- Chopped Greek Salad
Want More? Find ALL of our SALAD RECIPES HERE! There are too many good ones to list!
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Have a great day!
Maria
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