Chopped Green Salad
For my salad, I make a typical green salad with whatever greens I have in the fridge, usually Romain and maybe some baby greens. I chop the greens into bite-size pieces, add some fresh tomato that I've cut into small pieces, 1/4 cup of walnuts, sunflower seeds or pine nuts, and some Feta cheese. Done.
For a real taste treat, I add half of an orange, peeled and sliced into bite-size pieces. I've added fresh strawberries, too, after giving them a trip through my trusty egg slicer.
I also keep a couple of bags of dried cranberries and dried cherries on hand. I can scoop up 1/3 cup or so to make any green salad more flavorful.
For my salad, I make a typical green salad with whatever greens I have in the fridge, usually Romain and maybe some baby greens. I chop the greens into bite-size pieces, add some fresh tomato that I've cut into small pieces, 1/4 cup of walnuts, sunflower seeds or pine nuts, and some Feta cheese. Done.
For a real taste treat, I add half of an orange, peeled and sliced into bite-size pieces. I've added fresh strawberries, too, after giving them a trip through my trusty egg slicer.
I also keep a couple of bags of dried cranberries and dried cherries on hand. I can scoop up 1/3 cup or so to make any green salad more flavorful.
BTW. Don't forget to wash the greens and zip-zap them dry in your salad spinner. It's just better to serve 'not water-soaked' salad, and the dressing sticks better.
Any of your favorite salad dressings work. I like to create my own with a little vinegar and oil and some flavorings. But try a bottle of Raspberry Vinaigrette to keep the prep time short.
Too easy to make, even easier to devour. Yum!
Note: Cooking is just so much more fun... and easier... when you have the right kitchen tools on hand.
That's it for today, blog. Ge