Yes, I still hate to cook, as a general rule. It’s not one of my first choices for a pastime. But it’s necessary for survival. And I must admit that I’m finding it a lot more fun now that I have someone in my life to cook with. We’ve formed a sort of we’re-in-this-together mentality about food prep that turns it into less of a chore and more of an opportunity to spend time together.

One of the things we prepare on a regular basis is the most amazing salad. It has such a variety of flavors and textures that it’s always an eating adventure. And while I usually avoid preparing meals with more than five ingredients, once these salads become a habit, they can be thrown together rather quickly.

This salad is even more satisfying when the produce comes from your garden or from a local farmer’s market. Fresh. Delicious. Worth the effort.

As per usual with my recipes, the amount of each ingredient is entirely up to you.

Barb and Cris’ Super Salad

• Greens (Anything but iceberg. Walk on the wild side!)

• Baby Carrots

• Broccoli

• Cauliflower

• Sunflower Seeds

• Craisins

• Scallions

• Heirloom Tomatoes (anything less, and you’re cheating yourself.)

• Garlic Snapes (Much more subtle than garlic, but only available if you grow them yourself.)

• Radishes (I skip those.)

• Dill pickles

• Celery

• Mushrooms

• Chunks of Cheese

• Nutritional Yeast (Cris skips this.)

• Dressing (I prefer Ranch, myself.)

• Croutons

• Parmesan Cheese (because you can never have too much cheese.)

• If you’re making this a major meal, you can add chicken, turkey, salmon, tuna, etc.

Add or delete ingredients according to your taste. Mix all together,and enjoy, preferably outside. Nature adds flavor!

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