- Jennifer
How to create the perfect summer salad
I discovered what a tasty, crowd-pleaser this combination was back when I offered healthy-eating food demos at Whole Foods. It seemed that no matter what combination of ingredients I put together, customers always loved it. So much so that I often sold out of the ingredients. As soon as it starts getting warmer, I crave salads. And this combination wins out very often. So what is the winning combo, you ask? It’s simple. You pair:
Seasonal fruit
Cheese (or avocado if you prefer to keep it non-dairy)
Nut or seed
Baby greens
Viniagrette

Some of my favorite combinations are:
Strawberries, feta, candied pecans, spinach, balsamic vinaigrette (seen in the pic above)
Blueberries, goat cheese, toasted walnuts, arugula, lemon vinaigrette
Peaches, mozzarella, sliced almonds, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette *add tomatoes and basil to bump it up
Apples, small chunks of cheddar, pumpkin seeds, mixed greens, apple cider vinaigrette
Add your favorite grilled meat and you have a meal! What about you? Do you like this savory/sweet combination?