If your salads rely heavily on the basic lettuce varieties on the market (iceberg, leaf and romaine), it may be time to grab your salad spinner and venture deeper into the produce aisle. Go head – use our guide to help you grab a head of something exciting, flavourful and new.
When all you feel like is a salad, this classic Cobb Salad makes a deliciously-good meal. Combine romaine, Boston and iceberg greens, watercress and fresh chives with chopped avocado, chicken, bacon, tomato and hard-boiled egg. Toss with a light and flavourful Roquefort cheese dressing. Dinner’s ready!
This salad is a delectably-fresh combination of summer tastes and yummy textures. Mix arugula and chopped lettuce with cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, diced avocado, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds. Toss with a light citrus vinaigrette. Everyone will love it!
Mixed Green Salad and Mustard Vinaigrette
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A flavourful mustard vinaigrette dresses up mixed greens for a simple summer salad! In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine minced garlic, Dijon mustard, fresh parsley, red or white wine vinegar and other spices. Shake well. Add vegetable oil and shake again. Drizzle dressing over salad greens and toss.
