It's easy to get in a salad rut and end up with a boring salad. When I walk in the door starving, any food creativity I might have flies out the door. To that end, I have made what I think of as my Salad Cheat Sheet. I can quickly skim the list and see what all I have on hand to add.
Note: This is a fair start, but I consider this list "under construction". I am still in the process of trying to figure out what foods I truly need to eliminate to get myself back to good health. Plus, I feel sure I've left off some salad additions. I'll update as I learn.
Greens - Base
lettuce (There are too many good lettuces to list.)
spinach
kale
Greens - Xtra
arugula
cabbage
dandelion greens
endive
parsley
Pizazz - Fruit
Apples
Beets
Berries
Figs
grapes
Pear
pineapple
Pizazz - Veggies
asparagus
avocado
broccoli
carrots
celery
Cucumber
mushrooms
radishes
squash
Meat
chicken
tuna
salmon
beef (grass fed only)
Dried Fruit
dried cranberries
raisins
Nuts & Seeds
Walnuts, pecans...
Sunflower seeds
Pumpkin Seeds
poppy seeds
Easy Dressings
I definitely hope to add to this list!
Blend oil and vinegar with a berry
Things I shouldn't have, but someone else might like
bell pepper
cheese
edamame
eggs
orange wedges
tomatoes
I am avoiding gluten, dairy, soy, eggs, corn, peanuts .
The verdict is still out on:
citrus
nightshades - Eggplants, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes