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- Add vegetables cut in fancy ways & fluted on the side for a gourmet presentation
- Cubed carrots or celery add both crunch and colour to any hearty salad
- Fresh chopped herbs finish off any salad presentation
- Drizzle some vinaigrette around the plate
- Blanch yellow & green wax beans and put them on top of light salads
- For an interesting texture switch, add avocado slices; better yet, fan them to up the presentation factor
- Enhance colour with a variety of coloured peppers
- Orange , lemon and lime rind curls complement pasta salads perfectly
- Red onion discs add colour and crunch and are appetizing salad toppers
- Line salad plate with whole lettuce leaves, especially colourful ones
- A dollop of creamy dressing always adds alluring warmth to the look of a salad
- Oregano leaves give an instant look of freshness
- Drizzle whole or sliced Kalamata olives overtop of salads to give a flavour boost
- Crumble blue or Feta cheese overtop of a crunchy salad
- Make some radish flowers and garnish salads for an upscale look
- Tomatoes on a vine give instant freshness appeal
- Grilled peach wedges add elegance and an exotic touch to any salad
- Drizzle decoratively with olive oil for savoury richness
- Add a few cantaloupe flowers to up the presentation value and sweetness factor
- Strawberry slices add delicious flavour as a garnish for salads with cheese
- Orange flowers offer citrus-y goodness and exotic appeal
- Decoratively slice an apple or plum and sprinkle atop any salad
- flowered green onion stalk
- Halve beets and throw them onto the side of salads for colour and rich flavour
- Sesame seeds add texture, especially when toasted
- Red currants give exotic flair to both savoury and sweet salads
- Pecans or other nuts add protein and nutty flavour and texture
- Seeds add value and crunch, even in the most basic salads
- Paprika or red chili powder is colourful and flavourful when sprinkled onto meat cubes
- Drizzles of pesto or flavoured oil add richness
- Crumbled bacon bits add delicious meaty flavour on top of salads
- Fried leeks or onions add a new dimension to a crunchy salad
- Top Asian salads with dried, crunchy noodles
- When chopping fruit like apples and pears, make sure you lightly toss in a water & lemon juice mixture before topping salads
- Sprouts of all kinds are nutritious and delicious on any salad
- Add orange or lemon zest to achieve a finished look on any salad
- Add cherry or grape tomatoes instead of sliced tomatoes
- Don't just stick to one colour of tomatoes or peppers - there are many to choose from!
- To remove the bitterness from red onions, try marinating thin slices in lime juice before adding to salad tops
- Fresh toasted nuts are a great way to add crunch and protein to a salad; use them whole or slivered, or try candied nuts too!
- When in season, add grilled peaches to a green salad
- Berries of all kinds make a great topper for a salad
- Toast off some sliced baguette brushed with Renee's Gourmet Caesar Dressing for a side dish
- Fresh pomegranate seeds add great crunch and elegance to a salad
- Seeds of all kinds, like pumpkin and sunflower seeds, are great and healthy additions to a salad
- Dried fruit, such as peaches, apricots, cranberries and blueberries make a great option when good fresh fruit is hard to order or store
- For a tasty crunch, add fried leeks or onions to a salad
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