Big Grains Salad

By lihui

1 Person

20 Minutes

0 Calories

There's no true recipe for a big salad, but for this robust green meal, you will want to keep a few rules in mind. Skip the soft lettuces, which tend to get squashed in a big salad, and start with sturdier greens, like kale or escarole. Add fruits and vegetables, a protein, like a hard-boiled egg, and starch or two. You want a total of six to eight ingredients, before toppings. Too few, and it could get boring; too many, and the bowl gets crowded and confusing. Finish it off with a substantial dressing, like avocado, yogurt or tahini, and add a couple of toppings, like chives or chopped nuts. Serve with a side of whole-grain bread for a filling and healthy meal.

Ingredients

Whole-grain bread, for serving
2 tsp. Sliced or chopped nuts
2 tsp. Snipped chives
1 Hard-boiled egg, peeled and halved
1/2 Avocado, thinly sliced
1/4 cup Salad dressing
1/4 cup Thinly sliced raw vegetables
1 cup Roasted vegetables
1/2 cup Cooked grains
2 cups Sturdy salad greens

Method

01

Place greens in the bottom of the serving bowl. Add grains in an even layer over greens. Repeat with the roasted vegetables, then the raw vegetables.
02

Top with dressing, and toss gently. Fan out avocado on top on one side of the bowl.
03

Place hard-boiled egg pieces on the side opposite the avocado. Top with chives and nuts. Serve with whole-grain bread.