THE BEST TOSSED SALAD RECIPE

THE BEST TOSSED SALAD RECIPE

A good crispy lettuce salad is always a tasty change from all the greasy and creamy dinners throughout the week. It’s so good you won’t even be thinking of how actually healthy and low-calorie it is.

THE BEST TOSSED SALAD RECIPE

Typically, in a tossed salad as a base, you use lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and carrots, with the addition of sliced avocado and roasted corn in case you’d like to jazz it up a little.

This salad makes for a good side for your meals, but it can be enjoyed on its own as well, it’s quite filling especially if you toss in some canned tuna or sliced cooked chicken breast.

There aren’t really any rules to making salad, so get creative! The options are limitless, but you can never go wrong by keeping it simple.

TOSSED SALAD INGREDIENTS:

• Carrots

• Onion

• Romaine Lettuce

• Olive oil

• Red wine vinegar

• Sugar

• Cucumber

• Plum tomatoes

• Grilled corn

• Avocado

• Black pepper and salt

Extra virgin oil is the first choice when making a salad dressing, and Monkfruit sweetener or honey to keep it at a low-calorie level.

HOW TO MAKE EASY TOSSED SALAD?

    1. Rinse and slice your vegetables. In the bottom of a salad bowl, lay out your lettuce, then top with the diced vegetables.

    2. To make your dressing, combine your sugar, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Pour over the salad and toss until mixed and coated.

HOW LONG DOES TOSSED SALAD LAST?

I would recommend only making the exact amount you’ll be able to eat when preparing a salad. In case you are left with some leftovers, get rid of any extra dressing left, cover, and store in your fridge for around 3 days. When ready, you can add the dressing again later.

VARIATION AND RECIPE SUBSTITUTIONS

• If you’re brave, fresh fruit is a good addition. Some that go really well with salads are blueberries, oranges, and strawberries. The sweet kick of fruits pairs well with the tanginess of the vinegar.

• Add nuts for a bit of extra crispiness and flavor.

• For an Italian-style salad, sprinkle in some fresh herbs such as basil and grated parmesan. If you like it, goat cheese is also great.

• Croutons: Crunch is always good, so consider tossing in some croutons as well.

• Protein: Salads are always elevated when mixed with cooked or grilled chicken breast, which also will make it a full meal. Tuna or grilled steak are an option too.

RECIPE TIPS:

    1. Before dicing your tomatoes, it’s best to take the seeds out. They hold an excessive amount of moisture which will cause your salad to become soggy. The same goes for the cucumbers in case you didn’t buy the seedless ones.

    2. If you own a salad spinner, use it to dry out the lettuce. Your dressing will get watered down if the leaves are still wet.

    3. Wait until serving before adding the dressing to maintain the vegetables’ crispiness and freshness.

    4. Before serving, stick your finished salad in the fridge for a couple of minutes. Lettuce tastes so much better when cold.

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