Salads and Salad Dressings
Sometimes it seems as if the good old salad doesn’t get the proper amount of respect. This may be due to the sad little plate of lettuce that passes for a salad in some restaurants. But salads can be so much more than that. They can be fantastic starters to a meal or, in some cases; they can be the main part of the meal itself. The key to a … Keep Reading → good salad is using a variety of fresh ingredients. The traditional vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell peppers are good, but you can also add zucchini, carrots, dried fruits, nuts, and anything else that you enjoy. Adding a protein source such as meat or beans can turn a simple starter salad into a delicious main course. The final step in a salad for most people is the dressing. Most dressings are either oil and vinegar or cream based. Typically the heavier cream based dressings are less healthy. Most markets and gourmet stores have large selections of dressings to choose from. If you are looking for a healthy choice make sure to read the ingredients.
