I’m the furthest thing from a math person, but I’ve got a foolproof formula today, just in time for summer: The Salad Formula. Patent pending :)
Some examples (any of which are great with a simple dressing of equal parts olive oil/balsamic vinegar, or your favourite fresh and fruity vinaigrette):
Prewashed greens + strawberries + mozzarella + pecans = success
Prewashed greens + mango + goat cheese + walnuts = success
Prewashed greens + grapes + feta cheese + almonds = success
Prewashed greens + apples + Cheddar cheese + walnuts = success
This is my family’s new favourite salad, and I’m posting about it today on The Lydia Life, where I contribute monthly recipes. Pop over for the super simple printable recipe and/or more salady photos! What are your favourite summer salads that can function as side dishes or main dishes?
I agree to an extent and would disagree to some. Adding dry fruits, greens and cheese go well but I am not sure of adding fruits to a green salad. But will give a try to add apples especially green apples as they are close to the veggies and green. I make bell pepper – carrot salad with some crunchy peanuts. Sharing my recipe with you.
I’m totally with you on this! My husband would disagree (NO fruit in salads) but who asked for his opinion, anyway?? :)
I’m the furthest thing from a kitchen person, so what seems simple to you is, well, not!
1. Greens: Carrie sometimes adds some type of greens to our smoothies that have a terrible bite like wasabi… I bet that would kill a salad. (Aside: Greens, unless (over)cooked, are for rabbits. Rabbits, on the other hand, yummy!)
2. Fruit: Does canned count? Cuz I prefer canned fruit.
3. Cheese: Ew. Unless it’s melted.
4. Nuts: Nuts and meals shouldn’t mix, unless it’s cashews in a delicious curry. (Aside: who decided that walnuts are edible anyway?)
And that’s my factual analysis of your “foolproof” formula. (What does that make me?) I guess I’ll stick to my anything-but-salad diet.
You sound like me evaluating high school math formulas. Melted cheese in salad…hmmmm. Maybe salad really isn’t for everyone, but I’m sticking with “foolproof”, take it how you will ;)
I have everything I need to try this tomorrow night :) Looks yummy!
I 100% agree with this formula!! It never ever disappoints! Perfect trifecta of salads : )