Building a Simple Salad

As a student on the go having food that is healthy, easy, and delicious can be difficult. One thing I found was to make salads at the beginning of the week and grab them before classes in the morning. They started off as lettuce and apple but have evolved, So here is me step-by-step to make an on the go salad.

1. Base of leafy greens
2. Toppings- fruit and vegetables
3. Extras- cheese or nuts
4. Dressing






I fill the containers almost completely full of leafy vegetables. This salad includes red leaf lettuce, spinach, and a handful on kale.
Then I cut up some strawberries and washed some blueberries to put on top. Other toppings include pear, cucumber, carrots, and apple which can provide a fresh crunch.
Next I add chopped or ground up nuts- this provides some protein and flavor complexity. My favorite is pecans because they are sweet and soft. I have recently been using almonds on my salads because that's what I have.
Finally you can add dressing. If you're taking it to go I recommend  putting the dressing in a separate container and adding it once you're ready to eat.


 Have fun creating healthy salads with whatever you like and also what you have on hand. I recommend mixing flavors so it's not just another boring salad. Experiment and see what you like. Lettuce, apple, and pecans was my staple not long ago but now I have berries galore to use.