Unlock the secret to creating extraordinary salads every time. This guide will introduce a simple formula that will revolutionize your salad-making process, ensuring you never have to settle for a mediocre salad again.
Every salad needs:
Vegetables
- Greens
- Raw greens
- Grilled vegetables
- Roasted vegetables – grilling vegetables adds smokiness and, depending on how aggressive you get, a nice char
- Optional Protein
- Herbs/Fruit/Grains/Etc.
Protein: Cold leftover roasted chicken, hot and crispy ground lamb, poached eggs, basically any cheese ever
a little protein goes a long way when it comes to rounding out a salad.
- Grains and Carbs: Add cooked grains, quinoa, bulgur, couscous, barley, farro, wheat berries
Dressing
Without a dressing, your salad is just a sad bowl of vegetables
- Vinaigrette
- Seeds
- Nuts
- Olive oil and vinegar
- Vinegars and citrus juices
- Thick and Creamy
- Hearty salads with big flavors can stand up to creamy dressings like ranch or buttermilk
Fresh herbs
Mint, parsley, cilantro, basil
