When you’re smack dab in the heat of summer, a hot kitchen doesn’t hold a lot of appeal. Main dish salads are a great option for beating the summer meal blahs. This “recipe” becomes a choose-your-own-adventure as you pick from among your favorite ingredients to build your perfect salad creation.
1. Start with a base of greens:
- Bagged lettuce
- Spinach
- Romaine
- Baby lettuce
2. Pick your favorite add-ons:
- Red bell pepper
- Sweet corn
- Red onion
- Black beans
- Quinoa
- Jalapeños
- Fresh tomatoes
- Black olives
- Avocado
3. Add a little crunch:
- Tortilla strips
- Croutons
- Pecans
- Pepitas
4. Add your chicken:
- Rotisserie
- Nuggets
- Shredded (cooked in your slow cooker or pressure cooker with some taco seasoning)
- Grilled
5. Top with some cheese:
- Colby jack
- Pepper jack
- Sharp cheddar
- Taco blend
6. Drizzle that dressing:
- Avocado Lime
- Ranch
- Southwest
- Salsa
- Creamy Cilantro
Mix it all up, and enjoy. Cheers to a cooler kitchen and a healthier you!