*In case you have time, toasting the nuts is an effective way to step up the flavors! Add the nuts to a dry skillet and toast for 3 to five minutes over medium warmth, stirring regularly. Instantly take away to a plate. See Find out how to Toast Pecans, Find out how to Toast Almonds, or Find out how to Toast Walnuts. Different variations on the nuts embody hazelnuts, chopped pistachios, candied pecans, or candied walnuts.
**Cheese is optionally available however provides a welcome savory distinction. We like feta cheese or goat cheese crumbles. Gorgonzola or Parmesan cheese additionally work. Omit cheese for a vegan salad and use maple syrup within the dressing.
***Take into account including protein to make it a important dish! Attempt hen like Parmesan crusted hen, grilled hen, or blackened hen, salmon like baked salmon, pan seared salmon, or grilled salmon, or tofu like baked tofu, crispy tofu, or grilled tofu.
Leftover and make forward suggestions: Salads are notoriously suboptimal as leftovers, as they get soggy over time. We prefer to plate particular person salads when serving and easily drizzle the dressing over every plate or bowl. If making upfront, chop the parts and retailer them refrigerated in separate particular person containers. Instantly earlier than serving, permit the dressing to come back to room temperature, then plate every salad.
Different salad dressing choices embody Poppy Seed Dressing, Strawberry French dressing, or Citrus Salad Dressing.
