A Big Green Salad is not just any salad — B.G.S. is a salad main course. To build your B.G.S., begin by filling each eater’s plate with lightly dressed lettuce (see the homemade dressing suggestion in the shallot description). Cover the plate! Next, add a tasty selection of hearty toppings: chopped radishes or turnips, cubed cheese, chunked tuna (minus the mayo), sliced grilled sausages, sliced roasted chicken breast, roasted nuts, chopped bacon, dried berries, etc.
Serve with simple accompaniments: crusty bread, cheese, fresh spreads (hummus, egg salad, etc.), fruit, or soup. For best enjoyment, eat outside to the sound of bird song.
