Salad Inspiration

Who says salads are bland or boring?They can literally be anything you want. And whenever you're struggling with what to make for a meal, let this be your fall-back. Can't go wrong!Stick with these building blocks: Use greens (can switch out what kind) as a base and change up whatever else you add on top, depending on how hungry you are, what you have in your fridge/pantry or what's in season. Vegetable possibilities are endless, as are fruits, seeds, nuts, croutons, grains, beans and other proteins. And a different dressing can make all the difference in the world - completely transforming and elevating what's already in your bowl.(Stay tuned for a more specific quantity building block breakdown of ingredients you can mix and match into a one-dish meal!)Last night, dinnertime keywords were simple, quick,nutritious and delicious. And so, into a bowl went mixed greens, sunflower sprouts, bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomato, kalamata olives, raw broccoli, black beans - and an oven-crisped vegan veggie burger, chopped into pieces. Topped with a sprinkling of himalayan sea salt and lot of black pepper, and a vinaigrette drizzle (whisk together some balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, mustard and hot sauce).Keep your body and taste buds happy by making at least a few of your meals each week a hearty salad like this, using whatever specific ingredients you prefer.