SALADS

Everyday salad – that’s easy 😉 I’ve been throwing that one together for over 40 years 😊 However, I’ll share my finds…that will give specifics; and/or ideas 🥰

Everyday Salad – from Gimme Some Oven

DESCRIPTION

Our real-life, no-frills, easy-breezy, nice-and-healthy, fresh-and-flavorful, always-a-winner everyday green salad recipe.

INGREDIENTS:

5 ounces spring greens mix (or whatever greens you have on hand)
1 English cucumber, very thinly sliced
half of a medium red onion, peeled and very thinly sliced
1/2 cup pepitas or toasted pine nuts (or whatever nuts you have on hand)
1 batch Everyday Salad Dressing

EVERYDAY SALAD DRESSING INGREDIENTS:

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice (or red wine vinegar)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small clove garlic, pressed or finely-minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

To Make The Dressing: Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl (or shake together in a mason jar) until combined. Use immediately or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
To Make The Salad: Combine all ingredients in a large salad bowl and toss until evenly combined. Serve immediately and enjoy!