*When you have time, toasting the nuts is a good 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 non-compulsory 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 primary dish! Strive rooster like Parmesan crusted rooster, grilled rooster, or blackened rooster, salmon like baked salmon, pan seared salmon, or grilled salmon, or tofu like baked tofu, crispy tofu, or grilled tofu.
Leftover and make forward ideas: 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 elements and retailer them refrigerated in separate particular person containers. Immediately earlier than serving, enable 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.
