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<p>Here in India, <span class="il">salads</span> are sadly misunderstood. Maybe because they’re not a big part of our cuisine, apart from kachumbar or kosambari.</p>
<p>Many stubborn myths stick to them. <span class="il">Salads</span> are not filling. <span class="il">Salads</span> are just for summer. <span class="il">Salads</span> are boring.</p>
<p>Are you nodding along? Today, we’re going to try and change your mind!</p>
<h3><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Are salads really that healthy?</span></h3>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="47166" data-permalink="https://blog.bigbasket.com/2023/10/19/your-ultimate-guide-to-crafting-healthy-and-delicious-salads/feature-img-1-4/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-1.png?fit=540%2C259&;ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,259" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{";aperture";:";0";,";credit";:";";,";camera";:";";,";caption";:";";,";created_timestamp";:";0";,";copyright";:";";,";focal_length";:";0";,";iso";:";0";,";shutter_speed";:";0";,";title";:";";,";orientation";:";0";}" data-image-title="" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-1.png?fit=300%2C144&;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-1.png?fit=540%2C259&;ssl=1" class="wp-image-47166 size-full aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-1.png?resize=540%2C259&;ssl=1" alt="" width="540" height="259" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-1.png?w=540&;ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-1.png?resize=300%2C144&;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-1.png?resize=150%2C72&;ssl=1 150w" sizes="(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" data-recalc-dims="1"/></p>
<p>The big draw of a salad is that it can be a complete meal that gives you macro and micronutrients in one delicious bowl.</p>
<p>But if you drown it in store-bought dressing or go overboard with the cheese and croutons, your salad is no healthier than a pizza or burger.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="47169" data-permalink="https://blog.bigbasket.com/2023/10/19/your-ultimate-guide-to-crafting-healthy-and-delicious-salads/didyouknow-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/didyouknow.png?fit=116%2C126&;ssl=1" data-orig-size="116,126" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{";aperture";:";0";,";credit";:";";,";camera";:";";,";caption";:";";,";created_timestamp";:";0";,";copyright";:";";,";focal_length";:";0";,";iso";:";0";,";shutter_speed";:";0";,";title";:";";,";orientation";:";0";}" data-image-title="" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/didyouknow.png?fit=116%2C126&;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/didyouknow.png?fit=116%2C126&;ssl=1" class="size-full wp-image-47169 alignleft" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/didyouknow.png?resize=116%2C126&;ssl=1" alt="" width="116" height="126" data-recalc-dims="1"/></p>
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<p><span style="color: #99cc00;"><b>Pro Tip:</b></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Make your salad dressing from scratch. It’s super easy and you can control what goes in. More on that below: keep reading.</span></p>
<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The secret to a darn good salad</span></strong></h3>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="47230" data-permalink="https://blog.bigbasket.com/2023/10/19/your-ultimate-guide-to-crafting-healthy-and-delicious-salads/feature-img-2-5/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-2.png?fit=540%2C259&;ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,259" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{";aperture";:";0";,";credit";:";";,";camera";:";";,";caption";:";";,";created_timestamp";:";0";,";copyright";:";";,";focal_length";:";0";,";iso";:";0";,";shutter_speed";:";0";,";title";:";";,";orientation";:";0";}" data-image-title="" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-2.png?fit=300%2C144&;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-2.png?fit=540%2C259&;ssl=1" class="size-full wp-image-47230 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-2.png?resize=540%2C259&;ssl=1" alt="" width="540" height="259" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-2.png?w=540&;ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-2.png?resize=300%2C144&;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-2.png?resize=150%2C72&;ssl=1 150w" sizes="(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" data-recalc-dims="1"/></p>
<p>A well-made salad is a complex, layered symphony of flavours and textures. The key to it all is balance.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="47173" data-permalink="https://blog.bigbasket.com/2023/10/19/your-ultimate-guide-to-crafting-healthy-and-delicious-salads/icon1-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/icon1.png?fit=60%2C60&;ssl=1" data-orig-size="60,60" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{";aperture";:";0";,";credit";:";";,";camera";:";";,";caption";:";";,";created_timestamp";:";0";,";copyright";:";";,";focal_length";:";0";,";iso";:";0";,";shutter_speed";:";0";,";title";:";";,";orientation";:";0";}" data-image-title="" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/icon1.png?fit=60%2C60&;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/icon1.png?fit=60%2C60&;ssl=1" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-47173 alignleft" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/icon1.png?resize=60%2C60&;ssl=1" alt="" width="60" height="60" data-recalc-dims="1"/></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Textures:<br /></strong>Have something soft (e.g. paneer cubes, boiled egg, cooked pasta) and something crunchy (fresh veggies, sprouts, nuts)</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="47174" data-permalink="https://blog.bigbasket.com/2023/10/19/your-ultimate-guide-to-crafting-healthy-and-delicious-salads/icon2-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/icon2.png?fit=60%2C60&;ssl=1" data-orig-size="60,60" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{";aperture";:";0";,";credit";:";";,";camera";:";";,";caption";:";";,";created_timestamp";:";0";,";copyright";:";";,";focal_length";:";0";,";iso";:";0";,";shutter_speed";:";0";,";title";:";";,";orientation";:";0";}" data-image-title="" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/icon2.png?fit=60%2C60&;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/icon2.png?fit=60%2C60&;ssl=1" class="size-full wp-image-47174 alignleft" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/icon2.png?resize=60%2C60&;ssl=1" alt="" width="60" height="60" data-recalc-dims="1"/></p>
<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Flavours:<br /></span></strong>Bring together complimentary flavours. E.g. sweet honey &; pungent mustard; creamy peanut butter &; apple cider vinegar</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="47176" data-permalink="https://blog.bigbasket.com/2023/10/19/your-ultimate-guide-to-crafting-healthy-and-delicious-salads/icon3-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/icon3.png?fit=60%2C60&;ssl=1" data-orig-size="60,60" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{";aperture";:";0";,";credit";:";";,";camera";:";";,";caption";:";";,";created_timestamp";:";0";,";copyright";:";";,";focal_length";:";0";,";iso";:";0";,";shutter_speed";:";0";,";title";:";";,";orientation";:";0";}" data-image-title="" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/icon3.png?fit=60%2C60&;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/icon3.png?fit=60%2C60&;ssl=1" class="size-full wp-image-47176 alignleft" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/icon3.png?resize=60%2C60&;ssl=1" alt="" width="60" height="60" data-recalc-dims="1"/></p>
<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Shapes:<br /></span></strong>Include a medley of vegetables, diced, shredded, or julienned. It will look amazing and taste different!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.bigbasket.com/pc/fruits-vegetables/cuts-sprouts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SHOP FRESH SALAD INGREDIENTS</a></p>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>Design your </b>salad <b>in six steps</b></h3>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="47179" data-permalink="https://blog.bigbasket.com/2023/10/19/your-ultimate-guide-to-crafting-healthy-and-delicious-salads/feature-img-3-4/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-3.png?fit=540%2C259&;ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,259" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{";aperture";:";0";,";credit";:";";,";camera";:";";,";caption";:";";,";created_timestamp";:";0";,";copyright";:";";,";focal_length";:";0";,";iso";:";0";,";shutter_speed";:";0";,";title";:";";,";orientation";:";0";}" data-image-title="" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-3.png?fit=300%2C144&;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-3.png?fit=540%2C259&;ssl=1" class="size-full wp-image-47179 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-3.png?resize=540%2C259&;ssl=1" alt="" width="540" height="259" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-3.png?w=540&;ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-3.png?resize=300%2C144&;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-3.png?resize=150%2C72&;ssl=1 150w" sizes="(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" data-recalc-dims="1"/></p>
<p>Are you a salad novice who’s just been tossing everything into a bowl and hoping for the best? Here’s a foolproof salad template that will turn you pro.</p>
<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">1. Start with the veggie base</span></strong></h4>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="47181" data-permalink="https://blog.bigbasket.com/2023/10/19/your-ultimate-guide-to-crafting-healthy-and-delicious-salads/feature-img-4-4/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-4.png?fit=540%2C174&;ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,174" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{";aperture";:";0";,";credit";:";";,";camera";:";";,";caption";:";";,";created_timestamp";:";0";,";copyright";:";";,";focal_length";:";0";,";iso";:";0";,";shutter_speed";:";0";,";title";:";";,";orientation";:";0";}" data-image-title="" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-4.png?fit=300%2C97&;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-4.png?fit=540%2C174&;ssl=1" class="size-full wp-image-47181 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-4.png?resize=540%2C174&;ssl=1" alt="" width="540" height="174" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-4.png?w=540&;ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-4.png?resize=300%2C97&;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-4.png?resize=150%2C48&;ssl=1 150w" sizes="(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" data-recalc-dims="1"/></p>
<p>Fill two-thirds of your salad bowl with veggies – soft leafy greens and crunchies like bell peppers, carrots, and cucumbers.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="47169" data-permalink="https://blog.bigbasket.com/2023/10/19/your-ultimate-guide-to-crafting-healthy-and-delicious-salads/didyouknow-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/didyouknow.png?fit=116%2C126&;ssl=1" data-orig-size="116,126" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{";aperture";:";0";,";credit";:";";,";camera";:";";,";caption";:";";,";created_timestamp";:";0";,";copyright";:";";,";focal_length";:";0";,";iso";:";0";,";shutter_speed";:";0";,";title";:";";,";orientation";:";0";}" data-image-title="" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/didyouknow.png?fit=116%2C126&;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/didyouknow.png?fit=116%2C126&;ssl=1" class="size-full wp-image-47169 alignleft" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/didyouknow.png?resize=116%2C126&;ssl=1" alt="" width="116" height="126" data-recalc-dims="1"/></p>
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<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Chef’s secret:</span></strong></p>
<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">If you have a little extra prep time, include oven-roasted carrots, beets, or sweet potatoes for a yummy twist.</span></p>
<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">2. Sweeten with fruit</span></strong></h4>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="47183" data-permalink="https://blog.bigbasket.com/2023/10/19/your-ultimate-guide-to-crafting-healthy-and-delicious-salads/feature-img-5-4/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-5.png?fit=540%2C174&;ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,174" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{";aperture";:";0";,";credit";:";";,";camera";:";";,";caption";:";";,";created_timestamp";:";0";,";copyright";:";";,";focal_length";:";0";,";iso";:";0";,";shutter_speed";:";0";,";title";:";";,";orientation";:";0";}" data-image-title="" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-5.png?fit=300%2C97&;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-5.png?fit=540%2C174&;ssl=1" class="size-full wp-image-47183 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-5.png?resize=540%2C174&;ssl=1" alt="" width="540" height="174" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-5.png?w=540&;ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-5.png?resize=300%2C97&;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-5.png?resize=150%2C48&;ssl=1 150w" sizes="(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" data-recalc-dims="1"/></p>
<p>Add just a touch of sweetness with any of these favourites: sliced apples or pears, berries, pomegranate or dried fruits.</p>
<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">3. Add some carbs</span></strong></h4>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="47184" data-permalink="https://blog.bigbasket.com/2023/10/19/your-ultimate-guide-to-crafting-healthy-and-delicious-salads/feature-img-6-4/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-6.png?fit=540%2C174&;ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,174" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{";aperture";:";0";,";credit";:";";,";camera";:";";,";caption";:";";,";created_timestamp";:";0";,";copyright";:";";,";focal_length";:";0";,";iso";:";0";,";shutter_speed";:";0";,";title";:";";,";orientation";:";0";}" data-image-title="" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-6.png?fit=300%2C97&;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-6.png?fit=540%2C174&;ssl=1" class="size-full wp-image-47184 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-6.png?resize=540%2C174&;ssl=1" alt="" width="540" height="174" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-6.png?w=540&;ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-6.png?resize=300%2C97&;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-6.png?resize=150%2C48&;ssl=1 150w" sizes="(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" data-recalc-dims="1"/></p>
<p>For every two parts of veggies, add one part of cooked noodles, quinoa, brown rice, potatoes, etc. Carbs add texture and bulk!</p>
<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">4. Pop in the protein</span></strong></h4>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="47186" data-permalink="https://blog.bigbasket.com/2023/10/19/your-ultimate-guide-to-crafting-healthy-and-delicious-salads/feature-img-7-2/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-7.png?fit=540%2C174&;ssl=1" data-orig-size="540,174" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{";aperture";:";0";,";credit";:";";,";camera";:";";,";caption";:";";,";created_timestamp";:";0";,";copyright";:";";,";focal_length";:";0";,";iso";:";0";,";shutter_speed";:";0";,";title";:";";,";orientation";:";0";}" data-image-title="" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-7.png?fit=300%2C97&;ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-7.png?fit=540%2C174&;ssl=1" class="size-full wp-image-47186 aligncenter" src="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-7.png?resize=540%2C174&;ssl=1" alt="" width="540" height="174" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-7.png?w=540&;ssl=1 540w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-7.png?resize=300%2C97&;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/blog.bigbasket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/feature-img-7.png?resize=150%2C48&;ssl=1 150w" sizes="(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" data-recalc-dims="1"/></p>
<p>Proteins make you feel full! Think cooked chickpeas, feta cheese, paneer, tofu, hard-boiled eggs, chicken, fish, etc.</p>
<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">5. Toss in the dressing</span></strong></h4>
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<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Dressing </span><em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">truly</span></em><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> makes or breaks your salad. Without it, your salad is just a bunch of veggies hanging out. Most classic dressings fall into two categories – vinaigrette and creamy.</span></p>
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<td align="center">Mix &; match as you like!</td>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Vinaigrette</strong></p>
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<td align="left"><strong>1 part acid</strong><br />(lemon juice, vinegar)</td>
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<p><strong>Recommended for:</strong><br />Light, airy veggies; Warm or cold <span class="il">salads</span>.</p>
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<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">6. Garnish with toppings:</span></strong></h4>
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<p>Give your salad a final flourish by sprinkling some fresh herbs, cheese, or toasted nuts and seeds. If you want your salad to have an even crunch, coarsely powder the toasted nuts and mix them with the dressing.</p>
<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Get your Salad Essentials</span></strong></h3>
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