Ultimate Salads

Salads can be far from boring! The best part is they're super easy and quick to make. Just be careful of what dressing you choose (stick to vinaigrettes or make your own!) and don't drench your salad, just lightly flavour.  

My go-to salad dressing:
Balsamic Raspberry Vinaigrette
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp. honey dijon mustard
2 tbsp. raspberry vinegar
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil


Google it! There are some great ones out there or get creative and start making up your own.

Try these ingredient combos:
1. mandarines, almond slivers, broccoli, chicken with spicy peanut sauce dressing
2. hard boiled eggs, ham, avocado, mushrooms, cucumbers, sunflower seeds with sun-dried tomato dressing
3. blackberries, strawberries, goat cheese with balsamic raspberry vinaigrette






Best things to replace croutons: (the stuff that can pretty much go with anything)
Sunflower seeds, almonds, craisins (they add a nice sweetness!), apples (you'd be surprised), cucumbers.  

What's your favourite ingredient in a salad?