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summe flvrs
steps to
a perfect salad Follow these steps for heavenly salads, every time.

Something leafy and lollo rosso Baby Gem Oakleaf cos
neutral to carry lettuce Lettuce
other fl avours.
Contrasting textures work well.

Something punchy.

Choose one from here so you don’t
overwhelm other avours.

Rocket watercress Basil

Something herby.

Be careful here, as big avours like dill
and tarragon should be used sparingly.
Tarragon
flat leaf parsley dill Chives

Something visual. NOTE

A few edible owers add subtle avour
as well as visual impact. Colourful leaves Not all garden owers are
will do the same, but scatter the owers edible, so be sure to verify
on top at the very end. with an expert rst. Jasmine Blossom Pansies rose petals

Carrot Croutons almonds
Something crunchy.
Choose one or two from here. Texture
adds contrast and interest to a salad.

peppers pine nuts

tuna boiled eggs feta corn
Something different.

Choose a protein or other avour
as the main or supporting act, but
again, don’t go mad. Two from here is
probably plenty.
Cherry
Avocado
Tomato

Balsamic Vinegar lemon Honey pepper
Something dressy.
Dressing combinations are endless, but
the classic ratio of 3:1, oil to vinegar,
will always work, then experiment with
mustard, honey and avoured vinegars.
Put everything in a jam jar with a lid,
shake vigorously and you’re done. Make
double so you always have some to hand.
Cut out and keep Lime olive OIl salt mustard

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