How to Make a Salad

A salad doesn't have to be just boring lettuce. A green salad can be a tasty and healthy experience. Scroll down!

Do you ever wish you could have a quick and easy meal that is high in nutrients, but low in calories and fat? do your taste buds crave a crunch? Well, if that is the case, think about having a salad as your entree. follow the sure-fire steps below!

Steps

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   Get a bowl, and a head of lettuce. Make sure you wash the lettuce well. Break the leaves off, and rub the lettuce under cold water. Then dry. To save time, simply buy a bag of already washed and shredded lettuce. If you'd like to, you can buy mixed greens or a more "exotic" bag of salad.
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   Add some veggies that you like! Wash and chop up a few to throw in with the salad. Try to mix interesting flavors, such as tomatoes, celery, and herbs (fresh is best).
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   Go even further with some meat. If you want a salad with some extra protein, add some chopped pieces of turkey lunch meat or other meats.
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   Want to keep the salad vegetarian? Add some tofu or seitan chunks, and walnuts are good for any salad, meat-free or not.
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   Mix all of your ingredients into the bowl and stir together. Add your favorite dressing.
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   Serve. It's the easy, healthy, and tasty snack full of crunchy and chewy ingredients.

Tips

• Great salad herbs include chives, parsley, basil and oregano.
• Don't dismiss the positive outcome of adding fruit to a vegetable salad - mandarin pieces, pineapple pieces and cranberries can really spruce up the tired, everyday salad.
• There are several toppings you can add to a salad. These include dressings: varieties are indeed endless. Also, try bacon, shredded cheese and diced eggs. It will encourage you to eat a salad.

Warnings

• Don't leave a salad sitting out too long at room temperature; always refrigerate what you don't eat if you intend eating it again. You want to avoid the potential for bacteria such as salmonella. You could also get very sick from eating old salad.