By eHow Food & Drink Editor
Wash and drain the greens thoroughly. Use a salad spinner to dry the greens quickly, or you can wrap the greens in a towel.
Make sure your additional ingredients, if you use any, go well with each other. You don't need to add anything else if your greens are interesting enough! Possible additions include sliced radishes, chopped scallions, sliced carrots, crumbled bacon, cut-up apples or pears, or whatever suits your fancy and your greens. Usually just a few additions are best.
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Comments
Anonymous said
on 7/1/2006 I didn't really think a salad spinner was that big of a deal until I decided to get one. It is so worth whatever penny you spend, it does such a good job, your lettuce leaves are completely dry and crispy; it does the job no napkin or towel ever could. If you're a salad lover, you need to get one!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Tomatoes will make your salad extra yummy! Use fresh, red tomatoes and lots of vinaigrette for a taste treat!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 It is better to use your hands to shred your lettuce rather than a knife. As my mother said, using a knife will "rust" iceberg lettuce, making it spoil sooner.