First of all, it is the taste and amount of sauce that will make the perfect salad. The sauce should reach every leaf, but an excess of sauce cures the salad, and it loses its crispiness. Too little sauce will leave the leaves bland. 

Second, you can use olive oil, but only on the condition it is of gentle taste. If not—use a simple neutral oil or a special oil like peanut oil or walnut oil.

Wine vinegar is most often used and sometimes also spiced vinegar such as raspberry vinegar.

When seasoning the sauce, first add a little sugar or honey or maple to moderate the sourness. Then add salt, pepper and if desired—a clove of crushed garlic. 

For a Mediterranean-style sauces also add capers and anchovies, and for an Asian-style sauces add chili, ginger and soy.

To mix the dressing, mix the ingredients well with the help of a blender or whisk or by vigorously shaking in a jar or a dedicated tool for making a sauce.

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Lalique lettuce is a new hybrid lettuce that’s like a cross between iceberg and romaine. It has all of the satisfying crunch of iceberg lettuce, but all of the color, flavor, nutrients, and ruffled leaves of romaine. Vibrant, crisp, and fresh, Lalique has everything you love about lettuce, plus it’s grown year-round with pesticides. The best part? It’s never bitter.

Because of its round shape and ruffled texture, Lalique is perfect layered on bread or buns with other ingredients. Its texture can hold onto the ketchup, mustard, and mayo you might want to layer onto a sandwich or burger, and you won’t have to chop it up to make it fit right.

So next time you spot this weird lettuce you’ve never heard of on grocery store shelves or at your local market, give it a try.

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Use Different Types Of Greens

If you only opt for lettuce, the salad will definitely get boring. That’s why you should feel free to experiment with leafy greens of different textures and tastes. Some of the most popular choices are iceberg, romaine, rocket, mignonette lettuce, spinach, arugula and more.

Forget About Dressings

Skip the high-calorie dressings when you’re making your summer green salad. You definitely want to keep it light and healthy. Instead of opting for choices such as Caesar or blue cheese, try some delicious substitutes. Olive oil should always be on top of your list, followed by a low-calorie raspberry vinaigrette, and balsamic vinaigrette.

Keep It Cold

Once you’ve chopped your leafy greens, make sure that you keep them in the fridge. Don’t add any dressings or salt right away, instead wait until the meal.

Add Some Color

The perfect summer green salad can also contain some fruits and vegetables of other colors. Beetroot, tomatoes, carrots are the perfect additions for a fresh, healthy taste. Just choose your favorite thing to add, and get playful with the ingredients each time you make one.

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First of all, it is the taste and amount of sauce that will make the perfect salad. The sauce should reach every leaf, but an excess of sauce cures the salad, and it loses its crispiness. Too little sauce will leave the leaves bland. 

Second, you can use olive oil, but only on the condition it is of gentle taste. If not—use a simple neutral oil or a special oil like peanut oil or walnut oil.

Wine vinegar is most often used and sometimes also spiced vinegar such as raspberry vinegar.

When seasoning the sauce, first add a little sugar or honey or maple to moderate the sourness. Then add salt, pepper and if desired—a clove of crushed garlic. 

For a Mediterranean-style sauces also add capers and anchovies, and for an Asian-style sauces add chili, ginger and soy.

To mix the dressing, mix the ingredients well with the help of a blender or whisk or by vigorously shaking in a jar or a dedicated tool for making a sauce.

The post Perfect Dressing For A Green Salad appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Lalique lettuce is a new hybrid lettuce that’s like a cross between iceberg and romaine. It has all of the satisfying crunch of iceberg lettuce, but all of the color, flavor, nutrients, and ruffled leaves of romaine. Vibrant, crisp, and fresh, Lalique has everything you love about lettuce, plus it’s grown year-round with pesticides. The best part? It’s never bitter.

Because of its round shape and ruffled texture, Lalique is perfect layered on bread or buns with other ingredients. Its texture can hold onto the ketchup, mustard, and mayo you might want to layer onto a sandwich or burger, and you won’t have to chop it up to make it fit right.

So next time you spot this weird lettuce you’ve never heard of on grocery store shelves or at your local market, give it a try.

The post Why You Should Try Lalique Lettuce appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Use Different Types Of Greens

If you only opt for lettuce, the salad will definitely get boring. That’s why you should feel free to experiment with leafy greens of different textures and tastes. Some of the most popular choices are iceberg, romaine, rocket, mignonette lettuce, spinach, arugula and more.

Forget About Dressings

Skip the high-calorie dressings when you’re making your summer green salad. You definitely want to keep it light and healthy. Instead of opting for choices such as Caesar or blue cheese, try some delicious substitutes. Olive oil should always be on top of your list, followed by a low-calorie raspberry vinaigrette, and balsamic vinaigrette.

Keep It Cold

Once you’ve chopped your leafy greens, make sure that you keep them in the fridge. Don’t add any dressings or salt right away, instead wait until the meal.

Add Some Color

The perfect summer green salad can also contain some fruits and vegetables of other colors. Beetroot, tomatoes, carrots are the perfect additions for a fresh, healthy taste. Just choose your favorite thing to add, and get playful with the ingredients each time you make one.

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