The Kitchn: 3 cures for the common salad
--Blue cheese crumbles
--Pearl barley, cooked
--Chicken breast, grilled or sautéed
The Salad
--Baby spinach
--Lemon vinaigrette
Swag Tips
--It's best to store the apple in a little bit of water, to keep it from browning and turning mushy. (See more details in this post: The Best Way to Keep Chopped Fruit from Turning Brown)
Salad Swag #3: The Hawaiian
Inspired by my favorite pizza with its crispy bits of bacon and juicy pineapple, this salad throws together similar flavors with hearty kale, protein-rich chickpeas, and tangy homemade ranch dressing.
The Swag
--Fresh pineapple chunks
--Roasted almonds
--Chickpeas (canned or fresh-cooked, drained)
--Cooked bacon
The Salad
--Baby kale
Swag Tips
--It's fine to store everything but the kale and the dressing together in one container; the pineapple doesn't make everything too juicy.
(Faith Durand is a writer for TheKitchn.com, a nationally known blog for people who love food and home cooking. Submit any comments or questions to kitchn@apartmenttherapy.com.)