Salads have always been a great add-on meal or used as a main dish. There are so many different salads and many are even sold a fast-food joints. Some people love salads and some people hate them. Presentations can make or break a salad ( click here to view images). I like to keep thing fast and simple.
I took some romaine lettuce , yellow , red and orange peppers along with red onions and cucumbers. It's very easy and fast to make and if you want to make a meal out of it can can always add some protein to it ( chicken , steak eggs or tuna ). Make sure to use a lettuce that is more nutrient dense than iceberg lettuce . Now, if you have children you are trying to introduce salads to, then maybe iceberg is a good starter base; otherwise, go with a romaine , Boston lettuce , red or green lettuce , Arugula/Rocket etc.
Make sure to slice veggies up small enough so you can taste a little of everything in the salad. If you cut veggies too large than you can't enjoy all of the texture and taste together . Part of enjoying a good salad is being able to enjoy each aspect of the salad . Try adding some toasted shaved almonds cooked in cayenne pepper ( only if you like it spicy ) . If you do something spicy then add something sweet in salad like sweet banana pepper, green grapes or dried cranberries ( check sugar content ) .
Remember, keep it simple and make it fun ! Enjoy some music while making your salad with your favorite glass of wine!
