How to Make A Healthy Salad Bowl

 

Power Bowls are a big thing these days. It's the perfect vehicle for a healthy salad. This salad can be prepared quickly.  Good for lunch or dinner. The dressing made for this salad was an herb and garlic dressing.  I love lots of color in my salad bowl, using various veggies. Enjoy and have fun making your salad.

Start with a nice-sized bowl.  I use a pasta bowl for my salad. ItIts a about inches in diameter.

Start with an essential Spring Salad mix. This is your blank canvas.

Include lots of ingredients with lots of color.

Other Ingredients

             1.     2 small, boiled beats – chilled

2.     Jicama – sliced thin strips

3.     Baby cucumbers – sliced 1/8”

4.     Roasted Red Pepper Strips

5.     Cherry tomatoes – various colors

6.     Sliced Pitted Black Olives

7.     Scallions – green and white parts

Herb and Garlic salad dressing (Makes about 8 servings, about 2 tablespoons each)

             1.     ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

2.     ¼ cup red wine vinegar

3.     1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

4.     ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

5.     2 tablespoons dried oregano

6.     2 garlic cloves, grated

7.     1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

8.     1/2 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt

9.     1 teaspoon herbal seasoning blend

10.2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

 

Place the above ingredients in a blender or food processor, cover with a lid, and blend until smooth.