Susan's Salads

My friend Susan makes the most incredible salads!  Seriously, I thought I liked salad before, but Susan has opened up a whole new world for me.  :D  And the best part is, she makes it simple to create these fantastic salads.  It is all part of her 'system'.

Thanks so VERY much to Susan for giving me permission to post it here.

Salads - Keep it Simple   (choose at least one item from each category)

Fresh ground sea salt and pepper   (don't forget to season your salad - it truly does make a difference!)

Cheeses
Crumbled goat
Crumbled feta
Crumbled gorgonzola
Crumbled blue cheese
Shredded asiago
Shredded parmesan

Nuts
Toasted pecans
Toasted walnuts
Toasted pine nuts
Sugared sliced almonds
Toasted slivered almonds

Fruits or Veggies
Craisins
Dried apricots
Fresh blueberries
Fresh strawberries
Grape tomatoes
Hearts of palm
Artichoke hearts
Kalamata olives

Dressings
Dorothy Lynch home style dressing
*Paul Newman Balsamic (light)
*Paul Newman Olive oil and vinegar
*Briannas blush wine vinaigrette
Dijon mustard, pressed garlic, vinegar and olive oil

*for a truly homemade tasting dressing, mix these three together - about equal parts.  Yummy!