Spring Salad

By Hklbrries

This is a basic recipe for making a healthy tossed salad, but where you take it from here is really up to you. Nearly anything can be added for more flavor and fun!

Ingredients

• Mixed Greens, 12 cups: Can include baby greens, arugula, raddichio, Boston red leaf, baby spinach, romaine, Bibb - anything but iceberg
• Vegetables, 4 cups: Can include cherry tomatoes, carrots, celery, chopped fennel (the white part), cucumber, frozen peas, edamame
• Fruits, 3 cups: Can include fresh pears, apples, grapes or dried cherries, cranberries, raisins, figs, dates, whatever you have on hand and don't forget the berries
• Nuts or Seeds: Sunflower kernels (unsalted), soy nuts, almonds, walnuts
• Cheeses: Use sparingly for flavor without adding fat. Consider lowfat varieties of goat, feta, bleu, Gorgonzola, asiago. Serve separately so it can be lightly sprinkled on individually

Preparation

Step 1

Toss together in a bowl with your favorite lowfat salad dressing, or try a simple, easy and healthy vinaigrette.