If you love salad bar flavors but not salad bar prices, this ones for you.
Salad bars are my kryptonite.
But that doesn’t mean I don’t regularly nosh on a crispy bowl of greens.
In many cases, you could make things just as flavorful at home for a fraction of the price.
Here are five salads you should be making, not buying.
Caesar Salad
The Caesar salad is an icon for a reason.
It even tastes good in the airport, which is saying something.
Instead, make your own so you might customize it with the crispy and crunchy ingredients you like.
My go-to is ourBest Caesar Salad with Crispy Parmesan.
Though the Parmesan crisps are a bit of extra work, their flavor is well worth it.
Top it with grilled chicken or salmon to add extra protein and make it a meal.
This helps me boost my whole grain and vegetable intake during the day without having to cook daily.
Make it your own by adding any whole grain, chopped vegetables and a dressing together.
Making your food at home allows you to customize flavors and have really delicious leftovers, too.
