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The Super Salad


This is the best super salad recipe. It is the perfect solution for a last-minute meal with friends and family with different tastes and eating preferences.The base of the salad is the lemon dressing that flavors everything and makes it delicious.From there, you can use any vegetables you happen to have in your refrigerator.You can also use fruit that you have in your kitchen or your garden.The key is to add sweet flavors that complement the kale and lettuce mix you are using.You can opt to leave the nuts and animal protein on the side for your guests to add or not if they prefer a fully vegan meal.The list of ingredients below is what I used in this salad, but feel free to add or delete any ingredients you chose.The salad will be delightful if you use this dressing and season it properly.




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Salad Dressing Ingredients

  • 1 part lemon juice

  • 2 parts olive oil

  • 1 large garlic clove, minced

  • Salt to taste

  • Coarse black pepper to taste

Vegetable Options

  • Kale or arugula

  • Spring salad mix

  • Baby spinach

  • Bell peppers, any and all colors

  • Tomatoes

  • Celery

  • Cucumber

  • Red onion

Fruit Options

  • Pears

  • Apple

  • Pomegranate

  • Berries

Nuts Options

  • Raw pecans

  • Candied pecans

  • Roasted almonds

Non-Vegan Options

  • Manchego cheese

  • Queso fresco

  • Feta cheese

  • Boiled Eggs

  • Crispy Prosciutto

  • Crispy Bacon


Instructions

  1. Juice lemon.

  2. Mince garlic.

  3. Chop or slice all fruit and vegetables.

  4. Cut cheese and eggs in bite-size pieces.

  5. Prepare any meats and set aside to use as beautiful garnish.

  6. Combine lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.

  7. In a large bowl, combine all your vegetables and fruit and add salad dressing. Toss well to make sure everything is coated with dressing.

  8. You can chose to add the nuts, meat and cheese on top or serve them separately for your guests to add individually.




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