Regular Salad:
Spinach or Spring mix ( iceberg lettuce is useless and tasteless...lol)
Red Onions, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Mushrooms, and green olives are mandatory, with finely shredded mozzarella and a few garlic or rye croutons..balsamic or regular vinegar, and virgin olive oil...also added sometimes: baked ham pieces or slices, pepperoncini's, black olives, and red cabbage
Pasta Salad:
Muti colored spring pasta
red onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, black and or green olives,..extra possible: Pepperoni... I will pretty much eat the way others make it but, not a fan of cheese in a pasta salad ( though yes in an antipasto salad), or broccoli , cauliflower etc
Macaroni Salad
Elbows are good, but like shells too...I use Miracle Whip because while I don't care for either prefer it to mayo...I learned a secret from a relative to use a little mustard for tang, and then a little sugar to balance mixed with the MW...celery, carrots, white onions...when I make it for special occasions, I also put sliced hard-boiled eggs on the top and sprinkle with paprika.So, do you like salads, what are your favorites and how do you make yours?
