How can I make my salad more interesting?

How can I make my salad more interesting?

Lettuce is the most popular salad plant grown in the Nation. Four types are generally sold: Iceberg, Butterhead, Romaine, and Leaf.

Which salad is best for weight loss?

The base of your diet-friendly salad should be salad greens. Salads made with pasta and potatoes tend to be higher in calories and fat. Beans can make a great salad base as well and they are packed with protein. But most dieters will choose different types of lettuce as a salad base because they are so low in calories.

Why does restaurant salad taste better?

1. A restaurant salad has salt on it. Most good restaurants season salad carefully — probably adding salt and pepper directly to the greens, not just the dressing. If you don't usually add salt to your salads, try sprinkling in a little flaky sea salt next time and see if it doesn't taste 100% better.

What can you add to a salad?

To give your green salad zing, use a spicy greens, such as chicory, arugula, watercress, mesclun or a mix with a variety of greens. Or, add spicy or strongly flavored elements to the salad, such as anchovies, sliced radishes, pickled beets or bacon bits. Dress the salad with a garlic- or mustard-based vinaigrette.