This delicious avocado & goat cheese salad is a lunch I dream about making. It has so many flavors that work so well together and every bite is a touch different. 

I, myself, love a good salad with complex flavors throughout. Your typical garden salad does the trick but add in some berries, nuts or specialty cheeses and you can sign me up. 

I don’t really understand why a salad is something I am so drawn to. I think all you salad lovers out there can attest that a good salad is worth mentioning. 

This is a really simple salad as there isn’t much chopping involved at all. However the feeling of getting a salad out at your local corner café is there!

A good salad is welcomed any time of year in my diet but I tend to NEED a salad more in the winter as I’m not eating an abundance of fresh veggies picked from my garden like I do all summer and fall long. So bringing salad into my average day really helps in fueling my body with all of the things it might be lacking. 

Avocado & Goat Cheese Salad

So lets get into what this salad incorporates. To be honest, I’m craving one just writing this.

Want to know what else sets this particular salad apart?

My kiddos request it often! There are just enough flavors in it to keep them intrigued and the added surprise of sweetness on the goat cheese keeps them coming back for more. 

Ingredients:

• Green Leaf Lettuce or any lettuce variation (I recommend Little Leaf Farms if buying in store)
• 1 cup assorted cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
• 1 large avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese, I used a cranberry rolled goat cheese…highly recommended for added sweetness
• Chopped parsley to taste
• Himalayan pink salt and course ground pepper to taste

For dressing: 

• 1/4 cup olive oil and juice of half a lemon

Directions: 

1. Prepare your avocados by halving and pitting them then chop and halve your tomatoes. 
2. Combine your dressing in a bowl and toss your avocado and tomatoes in dressing. Add salt and pepper.
3. In large bowl combine freshly washed and torn lettuce and parsley. 
4. Top with avocado and tomatoes, finish with crumbled goat cheese and a touch more salt and pepper.

 

Grow Your Own Lettuce

Buying lettuce in store can be financially tiresome. Groceries are at an all time high and going shopping to fill your fridge can seem like a daunting task.

Or maybe you have started skipping out on some of the items you typically buy to leave the budget open for more weekly needs like milk, cheese and eggs. Which are all SO expensive right now! 

Cue the crazy chicken lady joy over here! Eggs 10 feet away from the house is like being rich right now!

If lettuce is one of those things that you want to buy regularly but don’t then maybe you should consider growing your own lettuce! You can do this any time of the year and even if you don’t have any outdoor space for gardening.

Lets say you are in an apartment building or in a city area. As long as you have a bright and sunny spot in your humble abode you have a spot for lettuce to grow!

This article How to Grow Your Own Salad Bowl will take you through step by step on how to fill your bowl with greens right from home. Complete with what to buy, how to start and maintain a successful lettuce growth!

Another wonderful tool to have is How to Grow Strawberries in a Pot! These strawberries can be added into your salad bowl in different variations of salad mixes. I love a good berry in my salad! Totally changes the feel of the salad and really awakens your taste buds.

Find Your Perfect Salad

Is my avocado and goat cheese salad not exactly what you had in mind for your next bowl of green goodness? Well then, check out the list of salads I’ve compiled for you today. There is every taste of the rainbow included and I’m sure you will find something to satisfy that crunch craving!

Broccoli Salad by Sugar Spun Run

This broccoli salad provides all of the crunch your heart could desire. It’s both creamy and crunchy and a true classic in the salad world! It will give you a break from your lettuce salad but still provide tons of nutrients!

Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad by Creme de la Crumb

The combination of apple and walnut is such a lovely pair. The added cranberry helps perk it up without overdoing it!

Tex-Mex Chicken Chopped Salad by Life In The Lofthouse

Less sweet and more savory in this recipe! The added protein makes this one a more fulfilling lunch or even dinner option. A perfect option for those who want a salad to feed the family!

With these great options you can start refueling your body, too! Don’t let your greens fall out of your diet in the colder months. Make sure to continue to intake the good stuff. With some indoor growing tips and recipes to follow you should be able to incorporate some incredibly satisfying greens into your week. 

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Love, light and a little grace…

-Olivia