The ‘everything you need’ salad

This is the queen of all salads. Big, crunchy, colorful, and full of everything a really good salad needs. It has texture, freshness, creaminess, sweetness, tang, and that little salty crunch that makes every bite exciting. I like chopping everything quite finely so it’s easier to eat, easier to chew, and you get a bit of everything in each mouthful. I also switch this salad up depending on what’s seasonal, what I have in the fridge, or what mood I’m in. In Ayurveda, there’s the idea of including the six tastes to create a meal that feels truly satisfying, and I think texture matters just as much. Some people are an absolute no to dates or raisins in salad, but I urge you to try it before you decide. There’s something so lovely about that little bit of sweetness against the citrusy, sharp, salty flavors that makes the whole thing feel complete.