How to Make a Great Hearty Salad
My ongoing goal is to eat at least one large and delicious salad each day. For many of you, the thought of eating a salad as your main course may be a sad and dreary idea. I am here to try to change your mind. When made thoughtfully, salads can be totally satisfying, filling, and scrumptious. Plus, as you’ve likely gathered by now, I am all about the health benefits, and there aren’t many vehicles better for serving up nutrition than a beautifully made salad.
If you’ve been following along for awhile, you’ll have my 6-step bowl formula down pat. In case you are new here, the basic salad formula is as follows:
Add a whole-grain (brown rice, farro, soba noodles, quinoa, wheat berries, millet, etc.)
Add some protein (tofu, edamame, beans of all varieties, tempeh, etc.)
Add something leafy (leafy greens, cabbage, leafy herbs, etc.)
Add in a ton of veg (and fresh fruits, as many different varieties as possible)
Add a delicious nutrient-rich dressing
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You don’t have to worry if you are missing an element. For optimal nutrition, however, adding in all six elements will ensure that you are meeting all your nutritional needs.
Here are the salads that I will be cooking in the coming weeks:
Potato and Pea Salad with an Herby Tarragon Dressing -
www.feastingathome.com/spring-peas-and-fingerling-potatoes-w-tarragon-and-mustard-seed/
Summertime Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Corn, and Jalapeño Pesto - www.cookieandkate.com/summertime-pasta-salad-recipe/
Rainbow Salad with Cranberries and Beets -
www.edgarraweats.com/new-blog-1/2017/10/4/rainbow-salad-1
Beet Poke with Soba Noodles and Avocado -
www.feastingathome.com/beet-poke/
Grilled Vegetable Salad with Wheat Berries and Chickpeas - www.yummybeet.com/2015/07/13/grilledvegetablesalad/
Carrot and Quinoa Salad with Pea Shoots and Almonds -
www.feastingathome.com/carrot-quinoa-salad/
Peach Panzanella Salad -
www.rainbowplantlife.com/peach-panzanella-salad/
If you would like additional inspiration, here are salad collections from some of my favorite plant-centered chefs:
Feasting at Home: www.feastingathome.com/make-ahead-vegan-salads/
Cookie and Kate: www.cookieandkate.com/category/food-recipes/salads/
Rainbow Plant Life: www.rainbowplantlife.com/amazing-vegan-salad-recipes/
Heidi Swanson: www.101cookbooks.com/salad-recipes/
Yummy Beat: www.yummybeet.com/category/salads/
Give eating a huge salad a day a try. Your health and waistline will thank you, and you might even start to crave your daily salad meal. I know I definitely do!
Wishing you happy eating!
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