Salad’s boring, right? Sure it is…if you’re new to the game. For a salad pro, it’s the most exciting, enticing and interesting dish on earth. Still feeling far from convinced? We’ve got a few ingredients that will turn your plain plate of green and grey into a healthy, colourful bowl of dreams:
The Base
Every salad needs a great base:
The Main Attractions
Protein source
Meat is the most obvious source of protein for your salad, but even if you’re not vegetarian or vegan, there are many delicious protein-packed alternatives that will add flavour, texture and nutrients:
Veggies
Veggies are totally optional, but if you want an extra dose of goodness, why not roast some of these goodies in the oven, coated with coconut oil and sprinkled with salt and paprika:
Cheese
Cheese strikes the perfect balance between creamy and crunchy:
Fruit
Fruit is by far the ingredient most salads are missing. The combination of sweet and salty is life-changing. Take our word for it.
The Dressing
The trick to a kick-ass dressing is to keep it simple. All you need to do is experiment with a few ingredients and you’ll find a dressing that fits almost any salad:
To top it off
Nuts & seeds
Especially when roasted in a pan for a few minutes, a handful of these little guys will completely transform the taste of your salad:
Herbs
And the cherry on top? A sprinkle of your favorite greens:
