Our Favorite Salad...

I've been trying to make dinner interesting lately, and it's not hard when there is an abundance of fresh produce available. Often, our meal includes a tossed salad, and over the years, ours has grown from a simple lettuce, tomato, cucumber trio to a more varied (and colorful) take. Now, the salad is so delicious, it can star as the main course. Here it is, in case you're looking for dinner inspiration.


Use as much of each ingredient as you like...

-Any lettuce other than iceburg. My preference is 1/2 Spring greens mixed with 1/2 Romaine (for crunch)
-Grape tomatoes (or sliced stem tomatoes, if you prefer)
-Cucumber or celery
-Shredded carrot
-Dried cranberries
-Sliced almonds
-Sliced whole dates
-Crumbeled feta or gorgonzola (optional)
-Recommended dressing is a Concord Grapeseed Vinaigrette by Brick Village Gourmet, but since you have to mail order that, you may prefer a Balsamic Vinaigrette.

Thanks to Christine Volk for the inspiration.