How to Construct the Perfect Spring Salad

May is Salad Month and there is no better time to enjoy a big bowl of fresh spring veggies.  

The problem with salads is that they are often boring – the side salad with iceberg lettuce and pale tomatoes.  Or, they are piled high with “extras” that add up and turn them into dessert instead of a healthy side or meal.  In fact, some restaurant salads pack in more calories than their burger and more sugar than items on the dessert menu.    

So, let’s talk about making a perfect salad that you will look forward to having AND provides loads of essential nutrients for health and happiness.  

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