Deconstructed Salad

Deconstructed Salad

Ingredients:

• Romaine/Artisan Lettuce

• Avocado/Orange/Apple or Cucumber/mini peppers

• Olives, optional

• Dried Cranberries, optional

• Walnuts, optional

1. Wash and dry lettuce. Place on a serving platter.

2. Cut fruit into slices (Chop cucumber and peppers). Add to platter.

3. If using cranberries and nuts, place in a bowl and add to platter.

4. Serve with your favorite dressing.

Notes&Tips:

• I love making this salad as I don't have to chop or tear lettuce leaves. It saves me time. I also enjoy serving it this rugged as I find a certain enjoyment in taking only what I want.

• This salad works well for our family as 3 persons do not use dressing, 1 uses oil and lemon juice, and 1 uses dressing.

• A deconstructed salad allows each person to customize his/her salad.

• There are many combinations with a deconstructed salad; it is only limited by your imagination.

• I ensure I have lettuce and then add fruits and vegetables that are in the refrigerator. It's a good way to use up fruits and vegetables before they go bad.