Catherine’s
Throw-it-in-the-salad Salad Recipe
Basically all you’re going to do is throw the salad together
by finding something that fits these categories. You won’t always hit them all,
and often one ingredient will fill multiple roles when you’re trying to keep it
simple, but it’s an easy checklist.
1. Green
Base
a.
Lettuce, Spinach, Arugula, Parsley, Kale,
Coleslaw, etc.
2.
Something sweet
a.
Fruit: apples, berries, mango, dried cherries, clementine,
etc.
3.
Something crunchy
a.
Nuts, seeds, celery, carrots, onions,
wontons/tortillas, croutons
4.
Something salty
a.
Nuts, seeds, cheese, dash of salt
5.
Something creamy
a.
Salad dressing, avocado, some cheeses or soft
fruits
6.
(more optional) Something with a punch of flavor
a.
Salad dressing, herbs, chili lime cashews, blue
cheese, roasted veggies, etc.
7.
(more optional) Protein
a.
Eggs, chickpeas, chicken, etc.
Examples
Spinach Berry Salad
Those are
the base then consider: walnuts, pepitas, blue cheese or feta, Bolthouse
dressing, avocado etc.
Southwest Salad
Put things
you’d traditionally put on a taco into this salad, options: black beans, fire
roasted corn, taco filling, salsa, tortilla chips, avocado, etc.
Mango Arugula Salad
Arugula (1
and 6), Mango (2), Red Onion (3), Feta (4 and 5), Avocado (5), Balsamic and
Olive oil (6)
Roasted Veggie Salad
Lettuce,
grapes, pepitas, avocado, roasted veggies.
Salad Dressings
Bolthouse (2 points per tbsp.)
Lemony Goodness (see recipe for Rainbow Kale Salad)
Olive Oil and spices
Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
