This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Clark chapter.
It’s Monday Meals with Monica! I love salad. And no, I’m not talking about that boring green lettuce with a slice of tomato and maybe a few cucumbers. You got to be creative! Add more variety. Add nuts, seeds, cheese, veggies, etc. Here’s some options for you to add.
Ingredients:
- Pecans
- Walnuts
- Pistachios
- Sunflower seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Dried cranberries
- Apples
- Pears
- Oranges
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Carrots
- Cucumber
- Tomato
- Mushroom (raw or cooked)
- Pepper
- Sundried tomato
- Roasted red pepper
- Olives
- Fried onion
- Avocado
- Artichoke
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Corn
- Black beans
- Chickpeas
- Beats
- Hominy
- Feta
- Bleu cheese
- Brie
- Mozzarella
- Cheddar
Start with your choice of lettuce. Add whatever optional ingredients you want! Mix it up. Have fun with this.
If you have questions or suggestions for the next Monday Meal, please comment in the section below!