salad season

Warm weather often also means that it is salad season. There are many ways to make a salad, with tons of recipes as well. It is also o.k. to take your favorite ingredients and create your own salad. Here is a great list of items that go nicely in a salad.

                                 

• chopped greens: typically a mix of romaine, spring mix, spinach, arugula, or butter lettuce 
• tomatoes: sliced or chopped
• cucumber: sliced or chopped 
• corn: canned, frozen, or fresh
• bell peppers: sliced thin or chopped small
• red onions: sliced thin
• green onions: sliced thin
• your choice of protein that can be prepared specially for the salad or leftover from a previous meal.

Don't forget the toppings as that is one thing I look forward to when dining on salad

• cheese: shredded, diced, or crumbled
• avocado: sliced or diced
• fruits: diced apples or pears, orange slices, fresh berries
• plenty of crunch: croutons, tortilla chips, or  Fritos
• fresh lime
• salt and pepper

Top it all off with your favorite salad dressing

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