My "Make a Bangin Salad" Formula

So I have come to know the truth..................................that a salad can be one of the tastiest, most diverse meals you could ever throw together.  I use the phrase "throw together" very intentionally because none of these salads induce cortisol production.  Zero stress.   They are THAT easy.  :)

So here is the basic formula :

Veggies + Dressing + Herbs (+/-) Sprinklings (+/-) hot (cooked) component = Bangin' Salad

With this easy formula, I have been able to create a wide variety of salads that are all delicious and satisfying.

Veggies - This can be ANYTHING.  Any plant life that can be eaten raw.  I usually include:

• Red Cabbage
• Spinach
• Kale
• Romaine Lettuce
• Carrots
• Avocado
• Onions
• White Cabbage

Dressing - The most basic is lemon juice and EVOO.  It's my go-to dressing and it works every time. Sometimes, I add a little water to hummus and that becomes an amazing thing.  So glad I figured out that trick!  I also try a little balsamic vinegar from time to time, a little honey mustard over here or a little non-dairy ranch over there (I'll be posting these dressings soon enough). But I tell you.....lemon juice + EVOO will never lead you astray.

Herbs - There are so many to choose from but I usually include:

• Cilantro
• Thyme
• Italian Seasoning

Sprinklings - This is often optional and can vary from nuts to grains to fruits.  I often use:

• Dried Cranberries
• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Tortilla Chips
• Pumpkin Seeds
• Sunflower Seeds

So let's do some math up in here:

Ideas	Veggies	+ Dressing + Herbs	+ Sprinklings	+ Hot component	+ Responses as you eat
Bangin’ Idea #1	Kale + Spinach	Avocado + Lemon juice + Salt + Pepper + Italian Seasoning	Pumpkin Seeds	Baked Sweet potato	Amaaaaaazingness!
Bangin’ Idea #2	Kale (Dinosaur or Green) + Carrots + Red Pepper + Red Onions	Lemon juice + Salt + Pepper + EVOO + Thyme	None	Edamame	Deliiiiiiciousness!
Bangin’ Idea #3	Romaine lettuce + Tomato + Red Onions + Avocado	½ a lemon	Crushed Tortilla Chips	Beans	I am now actually in Heaven!
Bangin’ Idea #4	Red Cabbage + Red Pepper + Tomato + Avocado	Lemon juice + Salt + Pepper + Cilantro	None	Edamame	I must marry Marsha-Gail immediately!
Bangin’ Idea #5	Spinach + Red Onion + Tomato	Dijon Mustard + Honey + Apple cider vinegar + EVOO	None	Baked Russet Potato + Seasoned Tofu	Life without bird food is no life at all!
Bangin’ Idea #6	Romaine lettuce + Red Cabbage + Tomato	Lemon juice + Salt + Pepper + Italian Seasoning		Seasoned and Seared tofu	If you ever put a Whooper in front of me, I will smack you to the ground!

Some of the masterpieces:

Thank you for reading!  My people, I appreciate you all so much.  Be happy and healthy.  Ciao!