Makes 1 large salad
1 head Boston lettuce
1 head arugula
¼ cup mustard greens
½ cup toasted sunflower seeds
½ cup cubed mild Cheddar cheese
½ cup chopped fried bacon, drained
Pinch of capers
Simple Dressing (recipe follows)
1. Chill the salad bowl while you wash and dry the lettuce and greens.
2. Tear the lettuce and greens into bite-size pieces.
3. Add the other ingredients and toss gently.
4. Serve with Simple Dressing.
Extra–virgin olive oil
High–quality vinegar (Mom especially likes raspberry vinegar)
Mix three parts oil to one part vinegar to taste. Flavored oils, such as lemon or garlic, can add a nice twist to the dressing. If you’re feeling adventurous, try adding a dash of orange juice, a tablespoon of mustard, a teaspoon of shaved fresh ginger, or even a little white wine.
OCCASIONALLY ONE MUST serve food to a herbivore. They’re so weird. Nothing could induce me to eat this salad, although Pewter will pick out the bacon and cheese. Humans like it fine, as do rabbits. I knew a turtle once who ate a salad but he also ate a chicken’s foot. It’s probably not a good idea to dwell on his gastronomic feats.