May 11, 2011

Leafy Green Salad Combos

Do you love salad but dislike the labor involved in making them?  Or are you always making the same salad and need some new ideas? We’re here to snap you out of the salad rut and help you not short change this noble side dish with some easy and, hopefully, inspiring combinations. You can boost the protein of any one of the combos below with the addition of chicken, meat, tuna, lentils or chickpeas, or whole grains like bulgur wheat or barley, turning them into hearty dinner salads.

Arugula, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes and chives with Lime-Cumin Vinaigrette

Romaine, apples, blue cheese and toasted walnuts with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Baby spinach with hard-boiled eggs, cucumber and croutons with Anchovy-Rosemary Vinaigrette

Mixed greens with toasted almonds, dried cherries and carrots with Mustard-Tarragon Vinaigrette

Arugula, radishes, olives, Feta and mint with Lemon-Honey-Shallot Vinaigrette

Butter lettuce with avocado, orange and red onion with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Posted by Jessica Seinfeld
Category: Delicious Recipes