We’ve done a “base salad” in the past past, and I hope it leaves room for you to add your favorite protein, pack it for lunches, or use as a side. By base salad, I mean it leaves room for add-ins. I put on some shredded carrots, avocado, and a scoop of leftover brown rice for myself, and I make an extra crispy chicken from for Hugh to add-in. This, on its own, will not qualify as a meal for most, but the dressing is great and I would love to see how you bulk it up. The entire salad can be tossed with 8 oz. soba noodles and now you have an Asian noodle salad - this would be the simplest way to bulk it up.

My friend told me about this salad from Hillstone restaurants and said I would love it, so I tried to knock it off by reading its very brief, menu description ;) We’re using mint as part of the greens here, not just an accent. You are reading the right, nearly a cup of fresh mint leaves. She orders hers with a side baked potato and thinks it’s the perfect meal - sounds delicious if you’re looking to fill it out as a veg dinner.