9 Layer Salad - Sweet ReciPEAs (2024)

FAQs

How to jazz up a salad? ›

A fabulous 7-layer salad consisting of Romaine lettuce, peas, red onion, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, cheddar cheese and green onions. The dressing is killer!

It's time to mix up your salad toppings for some textural and flavor variety! Toppings like tortilla strips, croutons and nuts offer a pleasant crunch, while creamy, salty cheeses add unique flavor. Of course, meats, beans and tofu add a protein boost, and berries and dried fruits lend a touch of sweetness.

Season the greens & vegetables

This also creates layers of flavor, giving your salad depth. Another way to add layers is by adding prepared ingredients to your salad like pickles, marinated or grilled veggies, or anything brined, like olives or capers.

One of the easiest ways to get some flavour in your salad is to mix up your leaves with bright herbs that pack a punch. Plants like parsley, dill, mint and coriander can really kick your salads up a notch and give them some (much needed) depth and can give a great dose of flavour in every bite.

Perk your greens up with fruit! Adding sliced strawberries, peaches, or pineapple is a good start. Don't be afraid to try frozen fruit or options that sound a little weird with greens, like bananas. All fruit tastes great with greens and tends to pair well with vinaigrettes as well as creamy dressings.

Our recipe starts with chopped romaine, hard-boiled eggs, ham, cooked chicken (or turkey), roast beef, cheddar, Swiss cheese, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, and croutons. That being said, these toppings are just a jumping off point. Add in avocado, bell peppers, or any other veggies you want to use up.

Can you make a salad the night before? ›

But can you really have that perfect lunchtime salad ready to grab n' go from the fridge? Yes! If you want to keep your salads fresh and crisp for days at a time, here are some tips for the best way to meal prep salads.

The basic parts of a salad are the base, the body, the garnish, and the dressing. The five basic types of salad are green salads (tossed or composed), bound, vegetable, fruit, and combination.

Salt and Pepper: Essential salt and pepper will season both protein and leaves, enhancing all their natural flavour. Curry Powder: Curry powder comes in varying degrees of heat and is a great way of giving the protein in your salad an Indian flair!

Add Some Texture

Things like roasted nuts, slivered almonds, pepitas, hemp seeds, roasted chickpeas or baked tortilla strips. Or even some softer components like baked sweet potato, squash or cooked grains. By changing up the textures you're adding some interest to your salad.

Use fresh ingredients: The foundation of any great salad is fresh ingredients. If your ingredients aren't fresh, no matter how tasty your dressing is, it just won't work. Whether it's a fruit salad or a veggie salad, always have fresh fruits and vegetables. Make the most of seasonal fruits and vegetables.