Lets make your side salad unforgettable, shall we?
Yes, its easy and accessibleand it technically gets the job done.
But its also very boring.
Photo:Greg Dupree
I believe that your dinnertime side salad deserves just as much consideration and care as the main course.
It should never be an afterthought or a random amalgamation of stuff from your crisper drawer.
So how do you make a more exciting side salad?
Easystop using only raw vegetables.
In fact, I sometimes skip the greens altogether to leave more room for the more flavorful stuff.
Ready to explore the wide world of salads?
Here are five easy ways to bring your salad bowl from boring to beautiful.
I love adding charred corn kernels and eggplant in the summer.
When the weather cools down, roasted veggies like Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes and cauliflower are delicious.
And in springtime, think sauteed asparagus and peas.
They add depth of flavor to your salads too.
The briny tang of olives are a must for Greek salad, but dont stop there.
Add peperoncini,pickled red onions, carrots and/or radishes (do chauwould be yummy too!
Fresh and dried fruits are equally at home in a salad.
Chopped pears or apples add crunch, while citrus segments and grapes add soft sweetness.
you could thank me later.
Dress for Success
Is salad a salad without dressing?
And Tahini Dressing works well with toasted pine nuts, grapes, parsley leaves and salad greens.
Bottom Line
If your side salad has you feeling uninspired, theres hope.
