Work with what u got - Salad

It's not just a motto for salad but one i've adopted for life.  Learning to work with the fact that I had big curly hair instead of fighting with it to be straight was probably one of the best lessons I ever learned- no joke!  Whenever I walk through a mall (maybe once a year), I always look at those poor teenagers with awkward frizzy hair and too much makeup and think: if I could only impart the wisdom I know now.... but alas we must all take our own journey.  Working with what you have often leads to a happier and more beautiful you- just as it does salad (don't laugh).

Embracing.

Working on it....

And that is what we got....

There are a few principles to abide by when creating a salad:
1- The more colorful the better-
    - several studies have been done on the relationship between food and color; a more colorful plate is associated with a more appetizing meal.
2- Think about the texture of what you are putting in
     - for example: I like to add crunch and softness; Bell peppers and Avocado
3- Try to put in at least 4 ingredients; if you put in too few it could become too boring
4- If this is your entree put in something that will "fill you"
    - for example: a protein, avocado, hummus, sweet potatoes, veggie burger
5- Use whatever you have in the house and be creative

My Regular Sunday Salad; (I make it on sundays and put in divided tupperware for the rest of the week)

Arugula or Spinach
Tricolor Bell Peppers (Orange, Yellow, Red)
Avocado
Cherry Tomatoes
Nuts or Seeds
Salt + Garlic Powder + All Purpose Seasoning
Optional Olive Oil
(Add a Dollop of Hummus in the morning before leaving)