Simple Green Salad Base Recipe
This is one of the base recipes featured in our Whole Life Meal Plan. We created our simple green salad base recipe to teach you the correct ratios of ingredients so that you end up with a delicious and nourishing salad every time!
Servings: 1 entree salad
Ingredients
Base Recipe
- 3 cups loosely packed leafy greens
- 2-3 ounces protein
- ½-1 cup vegetables (fresh, cooked, and/or pickled)
- ½ cup diced fresh fruit and/or 2 Tablespoons dried
- 2-3 Tablespoons dressing or vinaigrette
- Salt & pepper to taste
Additions to YOUR taste
- ¼ cup cooked whole grain
- 2-3 Tablespoons crumbled or shredded cheese
- 2 Tablespoons olives
- 2 Tablespoons pomegranate seeds
- 2 Tablespoons toasted nuts or seeds
- 1-2 Tablespoons chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a medium bowl. Have fun composing artistically or toss to combine. Enjoy!
Notes
For better texture, lightly chop or shred the leafy greens first. No one likes choking on spinach stems! In fact, dice or slice all of your ingredients into bite size pieces for easier eating.
See the ingredient substitutions section of the article for more greens, protein, vegetable, fruit, and flavor ideas.
Check out this recipe for flavor inspiration!
Chickpea Green Salad