We all love salads—big salads for dinner, smaller servings as sides. And we love interesting ingredients; different leafy greens, assorted vegetables, slices of fruit. But there is something about having some crunch in your salad that takes the culinary sensation to a whole different level.
We admit it––croutons on salad are delicious. But we don’t always want the empty calories of white bread, or perhaps we are serving some of our gluten free friends, or don’t eat gluten ourselves.
Not only do these 5 delicious crunchy salad toppings add great taste and texture to your salad, they provide an extra-super nutritious boost. You won’t miss the croutons at all.
Crispy Quinoa
Roasted Chickpeas
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Parmesan Crisp Bits
Caramelized Walnuts