A couple weeks ago, on Valentine’s Day as a matter of fact,
I picked up a bag of salad from the grocery store that I’d never tried before
(that rhymed). I was a little apprehensive about it because I don’t usually
venture outside of my salad comfort zone due to scarring experiences – aka:
nasty salad dressings that ruin everything. But after a few bites of the
mixture, I immediately fell in salad love. In fact, I ate the entire bag in two
sittings. Garrett wasn’t as excited about it, but that was okay because it left
more for me!
The only issue with the bagged concoction of deliciousness
was its price = $7.99! And the bags are so small…I just couldn’t justify it.
Instead, I decided to create my own!
Here’s what you’ll need:
A bag of fresh spinach
Craisins
Sliced almonds
Shredded parmesan cheese
Newman’s Own Lite Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing
As you can probably guess, you basically throw everything
into whatever size bowl you like and then devour it. The different textures and
flavors may seem like they’d clash, but I promise you they blend
together in a magical, magical way. Another benefit of buying all the
ingredients separately instead of the teensy tiny bags is they last a lot
longer! Especially if you use the toppings sparingly…which I strongly suggest
because they’re the “not-so-healthy” part of the dish (and of course they’re
the most delicious!). Oh, life.
Enjoy!
So lovely!
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