You heard it here first: Anything can be a crouton. Anything can also be a vessel.
Protein on salads isn’t exactly groundbreaking. But when the protein is the crouton, everything changes. It’s fun, crunchy, and a little unexpected. The same idea works for the base—swap your toast for a pita with protein—and now you’ve got a full meal that hits every note. (See also: pizza salad.)
Today I’m sharing new ways to easily make a salad that tastes as good as it makes you feel. It lightens up meals you know and love and makes salad the star. And the sauces!! The sauces hit every note.




Here’s what’s on the menu:
Cheeseburger Salad
Lamb Pita with Tzatziki & Za’atar Romaine
Crispy Tofu with Vegan Caesar
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