May is National Salad Month

May is National Salad Month! So, this month was created by the Association for Dressing and Sauces back in 1992. Celebrate this month by changing your eating habits and making different types of salads.

May is National Salad Month

In the first place, salads are a great start to eating healthy.

Check out my Celebrate National Salad Month for some recipes and tips for creating tasty salads.

In fact, lettuce is the second most popular choice in a vegetable. Betcha didn’t know that! But, do you know what the first is? In case you don’t know, it is potatoes. Check out my Happy National Potato Lover Month post to learn more about this popular vegetable.

At the same time, there are a variety of ingredients you can use to make something colorful and tasty.

May is National Salad Month – Best Salad Recipes to Make

So, if you are looking to make something delicious for lunch, dinner, or in between: I have a few recipes for you to make.

Are you ready to dive in?

Broccoli Salad

Since I love Broccoli, I recently created a great salad.

Ingredients

• Fresh Broccoli Florets
• Dried Cranberries or Raisins (if you like)
• Chopped nuts, pecans, or sunflower seeds
• Bacon (opt for chicken or turkey bacon) When you substitute this type of bacon, it’s leaner and doesn’t shrink. Also, it is less in calories which is a plus.

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Toss all ingredients in a bowl.

Because I’m a fan of making my own dressing from scratch; I recommend mixing light olive oil, fresh lemon zest, 1/2 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, ground pepper, and minced or chopped garlic together.

Blend until the dressing is thick. Pour the dressing over your broccoli salad.

Moreover, you can eat this right away or refrigerate and this will last for several days.

Large Italian Salad

When you are looking for something to serve to your family or for a dinner party; I recommend making a large Italian salad.

Ingredients

• Romaine Lettuce
• Small cherry tomatoes
• Olives (I’m a fan of stuffed olives)
• Pepperoni
• Pepperoncini
• Cheese (optional)
• Light Olive Oil
• Vinegar (I recommend a Balsamic glaze or Red Wine Vinegar)
• Ground black pepper
• 1 -2 garlic cloves smashed
• Fresh oregano

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Toss all ingredients in a large bowl.

Next, whisk in olive oil, vinegar, spices, and garlic.

Finally, don’t pour the dressing on until you are ready to serve.

Salad Supplies

When you are ready to make great salads for yourself, your family, and your guests; I have some suggestions for some tools you may want to use.

Large Salad Spinner

First and foremost, make sure you have a good spinner.

All you need to do is fill your spinner with water.

Toss in all of your ingredients.

Next, close the lid and mix.

Pour out any excess water.

Bamboo Salad Bowl with Servers

When you are looking for an attractive bowl; this bowl set is ideal.

Not only does this come with a bowl; but, also includes serving utensils.

Also, this can be used as a fruit or pasta bowl.

Funny Vegetable Kitchen Towels

When you are looking for a fun gift or want something comical in your kitchen; these funny kitchen towels are ideal

Handmade, each towel includes a comical quote such as “Let the Beet Drop”.

No doubt, these towels will definitely add some personality to your kitchen.

Mandy’s Gourmet Salads – Recipes for Lettuce and Life

Finally, if you are looking for a great book to help you create great salads and dressing; this book is perfect.

In addition, this book includes many nutritious recipes as well as smoothie and sweets recipes.

KITCHENDAO 2 in 1 Salad Dressisng Container

When you are looking for a good container to make your dressing; this container is ideal.

Also, this container includes a citrus juicer which makes it easy to use for squeezing lemons.

Fun Salad Tidbits

Did you know in ancient times, Egyptians considered lettuce an aphrodisiac? In fact, they considered it sacred to the minerals of the God of Fertility.

Also, the word salad comes from the Latin word “herba salta” or salted herbs.

Meanwhile, China is the largest producer of spinach in the world.

In 2012, the world’s largest salad was made in Romania and weighed 41,998 pounds.

Did you know lettuce is in the same family as sunflower seeds?

Finally, Christopher Columbus introduced lettuce to Americans.

As always, I welcome your comments on celebrating May is National Salad Month!