Super Salad

The Super Salad is inspired by my friends who don't like to cook, but prefer to assemble meals. This salad is easy to put together, balanced, tasty, and filling. I know it's simple... but it appeals to my love of simple flavors, and It's also great for those nights where you don't want to cook something hot!

A balsamic delight, this salad has the tangyness of baby arugula, the sweetness of broiled grape tomatoes, and the crunch of carrots slices. Each bite is a textural and taste adventure.

I added a bit of lemon zest and 1 clove of pressed garlic to equal parts of balsamic vinegar, and apple cider vinegar. Sometimes I add a spoonful Hot and Sweet Mustard ( as seen in Diana's Blog... however, it's not discontinued anymore ) and local honey to add another layer of character.

  

Drizzle just a little olive oil over the tomatoes before you stick them in the oven for 2 minutes in the broiler.

I add a little salt and pepper after they come out of the over and sprinkle on top of the salad. It's all the oil / salt and pepper I need. You can add more oil if you wish, be careful not to over dress the salad!

You can find all the ingredients at Trader Joes.

• Just Chicken 
• Grape tomatoes
• TJ's Arugula mix / Spring mix 
• Tj's Modena Balsamico
• Tj's Extra Virgin Olive oil
• Tj's Shredded carrot