First, skip iceberg lettuce. Go for romaine lettuce instead. A one-cup serving of romaine lettuce has more than ten times the vitamin A and more than eight times the vitamin C.
Besides fresh veggies like tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers, why not add some fruit to that salad. Fruits like strawberries, raspberries, apples, and oranges add great color and flavor.
Throw in a handful of toasted nuts like almonds, pecans, or walnuts, and all of a sudden, a party is starting to happen in your salad bowl.
Make your own salad dressing. It’s so easy and so cheap to make! Plus it tastes so much better! Better for you too!
Don’t overdress your salad. Use just a little dressing to start. You can always add more. Drizzle your salad with a homemade dressing or vinaigrette. Then lightly toss it with tongs. Serve immediately. Don’t let it sit or it will get soggy.
Sick of soggy lettuce? Invest in a salad spinner. They’re inexpensive and work great! You can use it as a colander too!
Lettuce keeps longer if you store it in a refrigerator without washing first so that the leaves are dry.
Keep romaine and iceberg lettuce fresh in the fridge by wrapping it in a clean, dry paper towel in a sealed baggie in the fridge.
If you’re craving some easy breezy salad recipes, here are four amazing recipes to try:
