I love salad. The way the ruffles of leaves hold onto flavor-dense dressing. The crunch of raw vegetables. The tenderness of add-ins like dried fruit, hard-boiled eggs, roasted beets and beans. All of these add a change in texture as they hide in the folds of my greens. Every bite can be a perfect one with an even toss. And, I think most people would agree, I love how I feel after I have a fantastic salad: refreshed, satisfied and like I did something good for me.

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