Sunday, March 27, 2011
Salade du Jour!
Do you know what is so special about salads? No two salads are the same! No, that is not one of my lame jokes I like to tell, but I truly believe in the diversity of salads! More times than not my salads start with a green base: bibb, butter, romaine lettuces, and spinach is a favorite, also. There are the times, though, when I skip the greens altogether! The joy of salad-making is that there are so many different combinations. I love all veggies, so I am almost always certain to include any sort of mushroom (crimini, oyster, portobello, shittake, and white), and onion (leeks, white, red are my faves). Tomatoes are a favorite of mine also, but size, in this case, matters. I use grape tomatoes for a 'chunky' salad; it is a whole fruit, which is easier to pick up when the other components are just as big. Roma tomatoes go wonderfully with a dark leaf salad; the sweet flavor compliments the fullness of a romaine or spinach or even a kale-bedded salad. Of course, sund-dried tomato boosts any salad flavor (Try a spicy sun-dried tomato with a cream-based dressing!) I create salads out of so many things, but I try to vary my combinations. I love boiled eggs, cucumbers, cheeses (all kinds), meats, pasta, fruits (dried and fresh), nuts, and dressings. Over time, I have chosen certain combinations and stuck with those, but ultimately every bite of every salad you make can be different!! What are your favorite salads to make?
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my salads are normally simple. green base(no iceburg--usually romaine or spinach), tomatoes(i don't like Roma and typically will slice a regular mater;), cucumbers, boiled egg, chick peas, and shredded cheese. i use olive and vinegar as my dressing. for a quick salad for lunch, i put all of the ingredients together with a dash of seasoning salt and lots of garlic powder in a Tupperware container and shake. once i am ready to eat my lunch, i add the oil and vinegar and shake. easy as pie :)
ReplyDeletegrilled chicken over mixed greens with shredded cucumbers, glazed pecans, blueberry and/or pomegranate flavored Craisins (and regular :) topped usually with raspberry vinaigrette but balsamic vinaigrette is a close second.
ReplyDeleteOoh, both of you have splendid ideas! @ CS, the garlic powder is a great addition! And I use your tupperware trick, too! @ NS, the craisins are right on time! I'm partial to vinaigrettes, too. I drizzle my salad with dressing and toss in tupperware! Yum:)
ReplyDeletehey Shana
ReplyDeletei adore fruit salads...especially chunky fruit salads with a tangy vinagrette
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