I am not a big fan of salad. The primary reason is that they lack creativity and are boring. How many times have I gone out to eat only to find that the only salad offered is some cold iceberg lettuce thrown together with cheese, egg and maybe some tomato if you are lucky. When I find a good salad though, you have me for life. This is my current salad of choice and it is a mix of sweet and savory. When you put a salad together like this it is important to find the right balance of ingredients.
Field greens or baby greens, but please please please don’t use iceberg or romaine
Pecans- resist the urge to use candy pecans, the fruit give it enough of a sweet vibe
Chopped strawberry- only a few, start with 2 strawberries cut down to small size
Dried Cranberries- these give a little bit of tart to the mix, don’t exclude them!
Goat Cheese- plain, no flavor added, crumble in what you like. I tend to like more rather than less
Honey Mustard Dressing- I like the kind made with yogurt, low in calories and fat and great flavor
Simple toss the above ingredients to your liking. Keep in mind that the salad should only have a hint of sweetness so go easy on the strawberries. Everything should be in even amounts so they balance well. If you want, adding chicken to the mix is a good thing and makes a great meal. Enjoy!
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