Description
We often think of salads as appetizers or as accompanying dishes, but if made right, they can be full stand alone meals that are delicious and extremely fulfilling. Check out the guide below to see what you can add to your salads to take them to the next level. Remember these are suggestions (meaning the list is not comprehensive) and as always there are no rules only what you like! TIP: Mix 1 or 2 ingredients from each category and you will surely end up with something fantastic
How to make better salads
Ingredients
Green Base
- Lettuce
- Kale
- Rocket leaves
- Baby spinach
- Cabbage
Carbs
- Cooked quinoa
- Cooked freekeh
- Cooked burghol
- Cooked wild rice
- Breadcrumbs
- Crushed crackers
- Croutons
- Noodles
- Pasta (like fusilli, orzo, or penne)
Raw veggies
- Avocado
- Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Capsicum
- Carrots
- Shaved koussa
- Onion
- Celery
- Mushrooms
Cooked veggies
- Koussa
- Eggplant
- Capsicum
- Butternut squash
- Potatoes
- Sweet potatoes
- Beetroot
- Pumpkin
- Cauliflower
- Broccoli
- Mushrooms
- Corn
- Green beans
Herbs
- Mint
- Parsley
- Coriander
- Dill
- Spring onion
- Basil
Protein
- Grilled chicken
- Grilled salmon
- Grilled shrimp
- Grilled steak
- Smoked salmon
- Lentils
- Tofu
- Chickpeas
- Kidney beans
- Edamame beans
- Boiled eggs
- Tuna can
- Turkey slices
Cheeses
- Feta
- Mozzarella
- Goat cheese
- Parmesan
- Blue cheese
- Halloum
- Burrata
Nuts & seeds
- Cashews
- Walnuts
- Almonds
- Pecans
- Peanuts
- Pistachios
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sunflower seeds
- Sesame seeds
Extras
- Berries
- Capers
- Pickles
- Olives
- Raisins
- Cranberries
- Green apples
- Orange slices
- Dried apricots
- Dried figs
Popular dressing ingredients are below
- Lemon juice
- Lime juice
- Orange juice
- All vinegars
- Mayonnaise
- Mustards
- Anchovies
- Sour cream
- Labneh
- Laban
- Tahini
- Peanut butter
- Garlic
- Chopped fresh herbs
- Dried herbs
- Chili flakes
- Zaatar
- Honey
- Date Syrup
- Soy sauce
- Coconut aminos
- Worcestershire sauce
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
Dressing
- DressingDressings for me begin with an acidic element, followed by a fatty element and salt of course. However, dressings today can be far more complex than lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.A rule to keep in mind is: 1 part acid to 1 or 2 parts oil.Then you can add things to make it more interesting, like mustard, mayo, peanut butter, tahini, or yogurt. You can also add garlic, chili or herbs. You can add a sweetener, like a teaspoon of honey to balance things out. You can thin it out with water if needed.Example1 tbsp apple cider vinegar2 tbsp olive oil2 tsp Dijon mustard1 garlic clove1 tsp honeySalt and pepper to taste
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