Salad Bar

This is one of my family's all-time favorite meals, strangely enough! Everyone actually cheers when I say we are having salad bar for dinner (I still think that's wierd, but whatever... it's good for them!) Seems kind of obvious, but it's nice to have a list of options. Simple, but does take some chopping time so enlist the kid's help. Use what you have on hand, and occasionally try something new.

cut, washed, dried romaine lettuce
washed, dried spring mix
sprouts (any kind)
chopped tomatoes
chopped celery
thin peels of carrot
chopped radish
chopped fresh broccoli
chopped hard boiled eggs (although sometimes I leave some whole)
chopped red onions (or green onions)
chopped peppers (green or other colors)
thin sliced jicama
chopped cucumbers
pea pods (either thin ones, or chop the fatter ones)
sunflower seeds (soaked/dehydrated or sprouted)
chopped almonds (soaked/dehydrated)
leftover chopped meat (whatever you have, small amount is great - especially good if you have 1-2 pieces leftover from grilling)
shredded parmesan cheese or queso fresco
freshly ground pepper

Salad dressing options:
basic vinaigrette
ranch dressing

Set everything out buffet style and let everyone pick what they want. You can serve with fresh rolls or bread sticks, but we usually don't because it takes so much time just to chop it all up.